Effect of Yin yoga on hamstring flexibility in young adults with hamstring tightness

INTERVENTION: Intervention1: Yin Yoga: Warm up for 8to10 minutes including Neck Mobility Shoulder Rolls Cat Cow Stretch and Ankle Pumps followed by Yin Yoga for 25to30 minutes per session 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks Progression Week 1 hold each pose for 1 minute Week 2 hold each pose for 1.5 minutes Week 3 hold each pose for 1.5 to 2 minutes Week 4 hold each pose for 2 to 3 minutes Yin Yoga includes Dangling Pose Camel Pose Half Butterfly Pose Caterpillar Pose and Shavasana Control Intervention1: Conventional group: Conventional hamstring stretching exercises for 20to25 minutes per session 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks Progression Week 1 hold for 20 seconds with 3 repetitions Week 2 hold for 20 seconds with 5 repetitions Week 3 hold for 30 seconds with 3 repetitions Week 4 hold for 30 seconds with 5 repetitions Exercises include Supine Passive Hamstring Stretch Active Hamstring Stretch Seated Hamstring Stretch 90 90 Hamstring Stretch and Hamstring Stretch with Towel or Band CONDITION: Health Condition 1: M00‐M99‐ Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue PRIMARY OUTCOME: Sit and reach test against the testing boxTimepoint: Sit and reach test against the testing box at baseline and after 4 weeks SECONDARY OUTCOME: 90 90 Straight Leg Raise TestTimepoint: Pre 0 weeks ; Post 4 weeks INCLUSION CRITERIA: Healthy young Adult 18 to 25 years age Having moderate 20to25 cm for sit and reach test hamstring tightness Adults who are able to attend supervised sessions Who are physically able to perform Yoga postures