The Evaluation of Savasana (Yoga Relaxation) on Mental Health and Happiness of Nurses

Introduction: Psychologically, happiness has a multifaceted impact on the psychological, social, and cultural aspects of people. The aim of this study was to evaluate the evidence on the effectiveness of savasana (yoga relaxation) on mental health and happiness of nurses.Method: This study was an experimental and randomized clinical trial. Seventeen female nurses working in Shahid Rahnemoun Hospital in Yazd were divided into two control and intervention groups by using the purpose-based random allocation software. At first, the two groups were evaluated in terms of mental health and happiness. Then, the intervention group received the intervention for one month, twice a week namely Savasana, and the control group did their daily routine activities. The post-test was performed after the intervention.Results: Mental health and happiness in the two groups were not significantly different at the beginning of the study; however, after 8 sessions, nurses mental health and happiness in the experimental group was significantly better than the control group ( P <0.05).Conclusion: Savasana has a positive effect on nurses and improves their mental health and happiness

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Happiness , Mental Health , Nurses , Savasana , Yoga