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Compared to the control group, the experimental group showed a significant reduction in BMI (mean difference = 1.75;\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                    = 0.007) and improved well-being scores (OAWBTY:\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                    = 0.006; HPYQ improved but did not reach statistical significance:\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                    =0.080). Mild changes in blood pressure were observed, although they were not statistically significant. No meaningful changes were observed in the control group. These preliminary findings suggest that integrating traditional fasting with yoga may support improvements in physical health and subjective well-being; however, the very small sample size warrants cautious interpretation of the results. 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