SUPER BRAIN YOGA: A PATHWAY TO STRESS RELIEF AND SHARPER FOCUS AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN SELECTED SETTINGS.

Background: Nursing students often face substantial stress arising from academic pressures, clinical responsibilities, and personal challenges. These stressors negatively impact their mental health, academic performance, and overall well-being. Innovative, non-pharmacological approaches such as Super Brain Yoga have gained attention for their potential to reduce stress and improve cognitive functioning, particularly selective attention, which is essential for academic success. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of Super Brain Yoga in reducing stress levels and enhancing selective attention among undergraduate nursing students. Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was adopted with 100 purposively selected undergraduate nursing students from selected colleges. Participants practiced Super Brain Yoga for 15–20 minutes twice daily over four weeks under supervision. Stress levels were measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and selective attention was assessed with a standardized test. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and correlation statistics, with demographic associations examined through chi-square tests. Results: The mean stress score significantly decreased from 26.45 ± 6.2 to 18.10 ± 5.4 (t = 10.85, p < 0.001). Conversely, mean selective attention scores increased from 52.30 ± 8.5 to 67.80 ± 7.9 (t = 12.15, p < 0.001). A strong negative correlation (r = –0.62, p < 0.001) was observed between stress reduction and attention improvement. Age and place of residence were significantly associated with outcomes, while gender and year of study showed no significant effects. Conclusion: Super Brain Yoga is an effective, low-cost intervention that reduces stress and enhances selective attention, making it a valuable supportive strategy for nursing students.