Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the relations of yoga-based practices on life-satisfaction, emotion regulation and perceived-stress. One hundred and sixty one participants (69 males and 92 females) from a sample of convenience using the snowball effect were surveyed via social networking site (n=112) and recruited from 2 yoga studios and a restaurant (n=50). Four sample groups (27 Yoga; 55 Activity; 40 Yoga/ Activity; and 39 No Yoga or Activity) were assessed on scores of Perceived-Stress, Satisfaction with Life, Cognitive Reappraisal and Emotion Suppression. LSD Mean comparison, Pearson correlation and T-tests were used in order to accept or deny hypotheses. Yoga practice groups scored higher results in Satisfaction with Life and Cognitive Reappraisal, and lower means in Perceived-Stress and Emotion Suppression. Significant positive relationship was found between yoga practices and Satisfaction with Life Scale and Cognitive Reappraisal. However it was difficult to find significant relations between yoga practices and Emotion Suppression and Perceived Stress. It can be concluded that yoga has positive effect on Satisfaction with Life and Cognitive Reappraisal, and very little or no effect on Emotion Suppression and Perceived-Stress. Author keywords: Yoga types, perceived-stress, satisfaction of life, emotion regulation
