The Impact of Psycho-Yogic Intervention on Altering Eating Attitudes in Young Adults Prone to Eating Disorders

The prevalence of eating disorders among young adults poses significant health risksand challenges. This study investigates the effects of psycho-yogic practices—integrating yoga, mindfulness, and psychological counseling—on modifying eatingattitudes in young adults at risk for eating disorders. A sample of 60 participants, aged18-25, underwent a 12-week psycho-yogic intervention. The Eating Attitudes Test(EAT-26) was administered before and after the intervention to assess changes ineating behaviors and attitudes. Results indicated a significant reduction indysfunctional eating attitudes in the intervention group compared to the control group. These findings suggest that psycho-yogic practices may serve as an effectiveintervention for preventing eating disorders among vulnerable populations.