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title: Does a relaxation yoga exercise help reduce PMS symptoms and stress?
description: Yes, one week of 61-Point Relaxation yoga appeared to reduce physical stress markers and improve mood in women with PMS. The study was very small and lasted o
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/a-study-of-the-effects-of-training-of-61-point-relaxation-in-women-suffering-2012/
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# Does a relaxation yoga exercise help reduce PMS symptoms and stress?

Yes, one week of 61-Point Relaxation yoga appeared to reduce physical stress markers and improve mood in women with PMS. The study was very small and lasted only one week.

 Early or limited evidence

50 female nurses in reproductive age with and without PMS

## What they did

Fifty female nurses were divided into PMS and control groups based on symptoms. They completed a guided 61-Point Relaxation yoga exercise once daily for one week. Heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, cortisol levels, and premenstrual symptoms were measured before and after.

## What they found

In women with PMS, the relaxation exercise reversed stress-related increases in heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol levels. All recorded parameters showed reversal of stress-induced changes. Participants reported subjective stress relief and a 'feel good' response.

## What it means for you

This relaxation exercise may help with PMS-related stress. However, this is a very small study (50 women) that lasted only one week with no control group for comparison. Larger, longer studies are needed.

50

female nurses with and without PMS

1 week

duration of daily relaxation exercise

## About the study

Original title A Study of the Effects of Training of 61-Point Relaxation in Women Suffering from Stress of Premenstrual Syndrome Authors Jyoti Dvivedi, Sanjay Dvivedi, Harmeet Kaur Journal Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy Year 2012 Study design Survey study What was tested 61-Point Relaxation yoga, once daily for one week Read the paper [doi.org/10.4172/2157-7595.1000106](https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7595.1000106)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Stress](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-stress/)[Work and productivity](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-work/)

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