Feasibility, Acceptability, and Effectiveness of a Hatha Yoga-in Patients Hospitalized for Schizophrenia

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients are diagnosed with schizophrenia according to the DSM-5-TR or ICD-10 criteria * Patients are aged between 18 and 65 years old * Patients are clinically stabile, defined as being in the post-acute phase of care with no acute psychotic episode or psychiatric hospitalization within the 30 days preceding enrollment * Patients have adequate cognitive functioning, as evidenced by passing the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), with sufficient insight and capacity to respond meaningfully to study procedures * Patients have the ability to attend group-based sessions and provide informed consent * Patients have the willingness and physical ability to engage safely in light-to-moderate yoga practice. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe cognitive impairment or intellectual disability that would disqualify meaningful participation * Patients with acute psychiatric symptoms or active suicidal ideation * Patients with physical limitations, such as a severe musculoskeletal condition, that would contraindicate safe participation in yoga practice.