PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS OF THE INFLUENCE OF YOGA ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE

Abstract

The article presents the results of an empirical study aimed at exploring the psychophysiological mechanisms of yoga practices influencing the development of psychological resilience, self-regulation, and inner balance of personality. The issue of stress resistance is considered within an integrative approach that combines physiological, emotional-volitional, and cognitive components of mental functioning. Yoga is viewed not only as a system of physical exercises or breathing techniques but also as a profound psychotechnological practice that activates the body’s adaptive resources, harmonizes the functioning of the nervous system, and facilitates the integration of conscious and unconscious levels of the psyche.

The empirical part of the research is based on the implementation of the program «Stability in Harmony», which included a two-month cycle of yoga sessions incorporating elements of mindfulness practices. A set of psychodiagnostic methods (CD-RISC-10, KOSB-3, Boyko’s Stress Resistance Test, Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale, and O. Hlаvnyk’s method) made it possible to identify relationships between psychophysiological stability, self-regulation, and resilience levels. The results demonstrated a statistically significant increase in psychological resilience indicators after completing the program, confirming the positive effect of systematic yoga practice on the functional mechanisms of the nervous system, reduction of stress levels, and strengthening of internal coherence.

The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of applying its findings in psychoprophylactic, psychohygienic, and rehabilitation practice, as well as in the development of authorial training programs aimed at enhancing psychological resilience through yoga. The results confirm that yoga can serve as an effective tool for promoting mental health, improving adaptability, and fostering holistic personal development under contemporary stress-inducing conditions.