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Out of these 100, only 70 participants had high levels of SPA. Out of these 70 participants, only 60 responded and agreed to participate in the study. The participants were selected from colleges in Dehradun, India, and were between the ages of 18 and 30 years. Split into intervention and control groups. The intervention group practiced\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Surya Namaskar<\/jats:italic>\n                      for 12 weeks, while the control group did not participate in any structured physical activity. SPA and body dissatisfaction were measured using established scales at the beginning and end of the study. Statistical analyses, including paired and independent samples\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">t<\/jats:italic>\n                      -tests, were conducted to assess changes within and between the groups.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The results indicated that\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Surya Namaskar<\/jats:italic>\n                      significantly improved overall health and well-being, with the intervention group showing notable reductions in SPA and body dissatisfaction compared to the control group. Statistical analyses confirmed significant differences in psychological outcomes, supporting the effectiveness of\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Surya Namaskar<\/jats:italic>\n                      in this context.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Surya Namaskar<\/jats:italic>\n                      significantly alleviates SPA and body dissatisfaction, enhancing the psychological health of women with PCOS. Given its accessibility and low cost,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Surya Namaskar<\/jats:italic>\n                      shows potential as an effective complementary treatment to improve the quality of life for women with PCOS. 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