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Randomized controlled studies using yoga as an intervention and anxiety, depression, and stress as indicators were included. Risk of bias was reported faithfully according to the Cochrane risk of bias rating requirements and labeled with the GRADE system evaluation level of evidence. Random-effects models were employed to perform effect size (ES) pooling, examine publication bias, and conduct subgroup analyses and regression analyses.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Included 30 controlled experimental studies involving 2,288 participants (age: 13 to 82\u202fyears). Compared with control groups, yoga interventions improved stress (ES\u202f=\u202f\u22120.54, Low-level Evidence), anxiety (ES\u202f=\u202f\u22120.52, Low-level Evidence), and depression (ES\u202f=\u202f\u22120.50, Low-level Evidence). Subgroup analyses and regression analyses indicated that age was a significant moderator of stress levels.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Yoga practice has been proven effective in reducing stress and alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety. As age increases, yoga interventions yield greater effectiveness in stress reduction. 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