Supplementary Table 1.
Summary of yoga interventions in Ashtanga yoga and general yoga arm
| Practice | Duration |
|---|---|
| Asanas | |
| Tiryaktadasana (swaying palm tree pose) | 3 min |
| Trikonasana (triangle pose) | 3 min |
| Konasana (angle pose) | 3 min |
| Padahastasana (hand to foot pose) | 1 min |
| Ardhahalasana (half plow pose) | 3 min |
| Padavrttasana (cyclical leg pose) | 6 min |
| Dwicakriasana (cycling pose) repetitive | 3 min |
| Markatasana (monkey pose) | 6 min |
| Bhujangaasana (cobra pose) | 3 min |
| Salabhasana (locust pose) | 1 min |
| Chakkiasana (mill churning pose) | 3 min |
| Sthitta konaasana (static angle pose) | 3 min |
| Sthitta konaasana (static angle pose) | 1 min |
| Paschimottanasana (seated forward bend pose) | 1 min |
| Pranyamas | |
| Ujjayi (victorious breathing) | 3 min |
| Anulom-vilom (alternative nostril breathing) | 6 min |
| Brahmari (humming breath) | 3 min |
| Meditation | |
| Nadanusandan (A-U-M chanting) | 30 min/once per week |
| Relaxation | |
| Guided relaxation technique | 3 min |
Asanas are repeated 5-10 times within the stipulated duration with holding time of 10-15 s. Apart from these, the AY arm received an Ashtanga yoga-based orientation (eight limbs of yoga) which included discussions on Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi. The investigators explained the role of each component of Ashtanga yoga in maintaining good health and live a meaningful life. AY=Ashtanga yoga