Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the total cohort and groups
Characteristic | Total cohort (n = 37) | Yoga group (n = 18) | Control group (n = 19) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (y) | 38 ± 12 | 37 ± 12 | 39 ± 13 |
Women:Men | 30:7 | 14:4 | 16:3 |
Body weight (kg) | 68.6 ± 11.8 | 68.1 ± 10.7 | 69.1 ± 13.0 |
Height (cm) | 165 ± 9 | 167 ± 9 | 163 ± 7 |
Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 25.3 ± 4.8 | 24.4 ± 4.0 | 26.1 ± 5.6 |
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 121 ± 12 | 122 ± 14 | 121 ± 9 |
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 79 ± 10 | 79 ± 11 | 80 ± 8 |
Occupation (n): | Â | Â | Â |
• Administrative staff | 13 | 7 | 6 |
• Technical support | 10 | 4 | 6 |
• Post-graduate student | 8 | 3 | 5 |
• Academic staff | 5 | 3 | 2 |
• Research staff | 1 | 1 | 0 |