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Breathe Out The Stress
MaryJane Fuhrer
Stress and College
As a college student, I understand there are a lot of things
that cause stress in a college environment. A lot of
students may not know how to deal with their stress. I
have learned that the through meditation, yoga, and
mindfulness, you can decrease your stress levels.
Introduction
 If student’s are educated on stress relievers, they are
more likely to practice them and therefore reduce their
stress levels
 Students have been found to feel more relaxed and
focused when practicing yoga semi-weekly (Villate,
2015).
 Yoga was effective in producing a state of relaxation
and calmness among college students (Wei, 2006).
Goals and Objectives
 Goal: Reduce stress levels of college students
 Objective: Having them practice yoga, meditation, and
mindfulness
 Increase knowledge on yoga, meditation, mindfulness
 Objective: Present information on these techniques
 Increase use of stress relievers among college
students
 Objective: Show them how to incorporate these practices
in their daily lives
Methods
 Descriptive Design
 Cross Sectional Study
 Used pre and post survey
 Participants were college students
Timeline
 Presented proposal to Allie Pearce (supervisor)
 Contacted Rec Center for use of group fitness room
 Got in touch with a yoga instructor to present, paid $18
by HCI
 Practiced for event once a week for two weeks prior to
event
 Presented on March 24th
Marketing
 Marketed through social media
 Rowan Announcer on March 10th, 17th, and 24th
 Posted on HCI’s social media accounts (Twitter,
Facebook, Instagram, and Blog)
Program Description
 15 minute presentation on yoga, meditation, and
mindfulness
 Teach 30 minute relaxation class including:
 Vinyasa yoga
 5 minute meditation
 Body scan
 Pre and post survey
Survey Questions
1.
On a daily basis, how often do you feel stressed? Never, 1-2 times,
3-4 times, 5-6 times, more than 6 times
2.
Have you practiced yoga, meditation, or mindfulness before this
class? Yes, No
•
If so, how often? _____________
3.
On a scale of 1 to 5, how stressed did you feel before this class?
4.
On a scale of 1 to 5, how stressed did you feel after this class?
5.
Do you think this presentation helped you to understand techniques
like yoga, meditation, and mindfulness? Yes, No
6.
How likely are you to continue practicing yoga, meditation, and
mindfulness? Not likely, Somewhat likely, Likely, Very Likely
Daily Stress Levels
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Never
1-2 Times
3-4 Times
5-6 Times
More than 6
Daily stress
Those Who Already Practice
12
10
8
Not Often
Once a week
Twice a week
6
4
2
0
Already Practicing
Stress Levels Before and
After Class
17
15
13
11
Before Class
After Class
9
7
5
3
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Continuing these Practices
Not Likely
Somewhat Likely
Likely
Very Likely
P Value
 My P value was .000
 Relationship between how stressed students were
before and after class
 Small sample size and small difference in results
Discussion
 Most participants already practiced yoga
 Only 17 participants
 No follow up
 Population was too broad
References
Villate, V. (2015). Yoga for College Students: An
Empowering Form of Movement and Connection. Physical
Educator, 72(1), 44-66.
Wei, B. (2006). PSYCHOLOGICAL PERCEPTIONS
TO WALKING, WATER AEROBICS AND YOGA IN
COLLEGE STUDENTS. American Journal of Health
Studies, 21(3/4), 142-147. Retrieved April 5, 2015,
from EbscoHOST.