March 3, 2026Open Access

Examining the impact of combining yoga-based breathing techniques with short-bouts of walking on state anxiety: findings from two pilot randomised trials

Key Points

State anxiety decreased with the combination of breathwalk and walking, indicating potential mental health benefits.
Preliminary results suggest that breathwalk may offer greater anxiolytic effects than walking alone in young adults.
Pilot randomised trials evaluated the effects of combining short bouts of walking with breathing techniques.
These findings highlight the need for further exploration of yoga-based interventions for anxiety reduction.

Abstract

These trials provide further evidence of the beneficial effects of short, single bouts of walking on the mental well-being of young adults. There was preliminary evidence that the incorporation of a simple, breathing technique (breathwalk) provided greater anxiolytic effects than walking alone which warrants further investigation.

Examining the impact of combining yoga-based breathing techniques with short-bouts of walking on state anxiety: findings from two pilot randomised trials

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