A Study to Assess the Practice of Yoga Among Women in Menopause at Selected Areas of Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu

Jeyalakshmi S

doi:10.63300/jc8db558

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Jeyalakshmi S Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63300/jc8db558

Keywords:

Yoga, Women Tamilnadu

Abstract

This quantitative research study investigates the prevalence and characteristics of yoga practice among women experiencing menopause in select areas of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. The study aims to assess the level of yoga practice within this demographic and identify potential associations between yoga practice scores and selected demographic variables. Given the increasing life expectancy of women globally and the significant physiological changes associated with menopause, understanding the role of holistic practices like yoga in promoting well-being is crucial. This study employs a structured survey instrument administered to a sample of menopausal women to collect quantitative data. The findings of this study will contribute to the existing body of knowledge on women's health and inform potential interventions involving yoga to mitigate the challenges associated with menopause.

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Author Biography

Jeyalakshmi S

Jeyalakshmi^[1]*
¹Assistant Professor, Department of Human Excellence, Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College, Pollachi 642001, Tamilnadu, India

[1]^* S Jeyalakshmi. E-mail address: jeyalakshmi@ngmc.org

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