Abstract Stress among higher education students is escalating due to academic pressures, electronic overload, and lifestyle imbalances. This study examines yoga’s effectiveness in reducing stress among students in Solapur City’s higher education institutions. Using a descriptive research design, primary data were collected from 180 undergraduate and graduate students through structured questionnaires assessing socioeconomic factors, yoga practice routines, and stress levels. Statistical analyses including regression, correlation, mean, and percentage analysis were employed. Results revealed that students practicing yoga three or more times weekly reported significantly lower perceived stress, enhanced emotional stability, improved focus, increased self-awareness, and better sleep quality compared to non-practitioners. Correlation and regression analyses strongly supported yoga as a meaningful predictor of stress reduction. The study highlights yoga as an effective, affordable, and culturally appropriate wellness intervention. It recommends formal integration of yoga-based wellness modules, mindfulness training, and regular practice sessions into campus life, aligning with National Education Policy 2020’s holistic development initiatives. Structured yoga programs can help students build resilience, manage academic stress, and improve mental health, positioning yoga as both a preventative and transformative approach to student well-being.
Savita Vaidya (Sat,) studied this question.