YOGA AS A BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TO REDUCE PROCRASTINATION TENDENCIES

Procrastination, a prevalent behavioral issue among students and professionals, often leads to decreased performance, anxiety, and low self-efficacy. Behavioral interventions such as Yoga, integrating physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, have shown promise in enhancing focus, discipline, and emotional regulation. This study aims to analyze the effect of Yoga as a behavioral tool to reduce procrastination tendencies among college students. Sixty participants aged 18–25 years were divided into two groups: experimental (Yoga) and control (no intervention). The experimental group practiced a 45-minute Yoga session daily for six weeks. Data were collected using the Tuckman Procrastination Scale and analyzed through paired t-tests. Results indicated a significant reduction in procrastination scores in the Yoga group compared to the control group. Findings suggest that Yoga can serve as an effective behavioral intervention to improve self-regulation and time management among young adults.