Evaluating the Impact of SKY Breath Meditation on Stress, Well-being, and Connection in College Students

This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility and potential benefits of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) for university students. Over an eight-week period, 56 students will be randomly assigned to either a SKY breathwork group or a control group engaging in general yoga without breathwork. The SKY group will participate in a three-day in-person retreat, weekly virtual sessions, and independent home practice. The study will assess recruitment, retention, and adherence, as well as changes in physical activity, perceived stress, anxiety, resilience, social connectedness, and cognitive focus. All participants will complete validated wellness questionnaires at baseline and post-intervention. The goal is to determine whether SKY is a feasible, low-risk intervention that may enhance student well-being and inform future research.

NCT Number	NCT07415460
Lead Sponsor	University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Conditions	Stress, Anxiety, Physical Activity
Enrollment	53 participants
Start Date	2026-08-28
Primary Completion	2027-04-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-04-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-04-29