Table 1 Baseline characteristics
Characteristic | Total cohort (n = 63) | Yoga group (n = 29) | Control group (n = 34) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (y) | 37.2 ± 10.8 | 38.2 ± 10.1 | 36.3 ± 11.4 |
Women (n; %) | 50; 79% | 23; 79% | 27; 79% |
Body weight (kg) | 88.5 ± 21.0 | 86.4 ± 21.2 | 90.4 ± 21.0 |
Body mass index (BMI) (kg/m2) | 30.5 ± 6.2 | 29.9 ± 6.2 | 30.9 ± 6.3 |
Obese (BMI 30+) (n; %) | 27; 43% | 11; 38% | 16; 47% |
Waist circumference (cm) | 94.7 ± 14.7 | 93.9 ± 14.5 | 95.3 ± 15.1 |
Stress score (DASS-21) | 23.8 ± 6.0 | 23.3 ± 6.0 | 24.3 ± 6.1 |
Current smoker or quit in last 6Â months (n; %) | 3; 5% | 1; 3% | 2; 6% |