STUDI LITERATUR ANALISIS TENTANG DAMPAK YOGA DAN MEDITASI TERHADAP KESEHATAN PADA DEWASA MUDA

Authors

ariqhawaridaulay Universitas negeri medan
Rina Safitri Prodi Pendidikan Olahraga Pasca Sarjana Universitas Negeri Medan
Salsabila Prodi Pendidikan Olahraga Pasca Sarjana Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia
Syamsul Gultom Prodi Ilmu Keolahragaan Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan Universitas Negeri Medan
Pangondian Hotliber Purba Prodi Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan Universitas Negeri Medan

This study aims to analyze the impact of yoga and meditation on mental, emotional, and cognitive health among

young adults. The method employed was a systematic literature review of 25 accredited scientific articles

published between 2012 and 2025 through stages of data collection, selection, and thematic synthesis. The findings

indicate that regular yoga and meditation practices can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, while enhancing

psychological well-being, sleep quality, and cognitive performance. Physiologically, yoga decreases cortisol and

increases serotonin levels, whereas meditation enhances self-awareness and emotional regulation. Socially, group

practices foster empathy and social connectedness. In conclusion, yoga and meditation serve as effective

promotive and preventive interventions for maintaining young adults’ mental health and are potentially integrable

into educational and community wellness programs.