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Primary dysmenorrhea, a prevalent condition among adolescent girls, causes significant discomfort and impacts quality of life. Traditional treatments like NSAIDs offer temporary relief but often lead to side effects and do not address the underlying causes. This study evaluates the effectiveness of yoga therapy as a holistic, non-pharmacological intervention for managing primary dysmenorrhea. Conducted in Jaipur, Rajasthan, with 270 participants, the study divided the participants into an experimental group, which received yoga training, and a control group. The intervention included specific yoga postures (asanas) and breathing exercises (pranayama), with pain intensity and quality of life assessed using validated scales before and after the intervention. The results demonstrated a significant reduction in pain intensity and improvements in physical, psychological, and educational factors in the experimental group, with a highly significant p-value of 0.001, while the control group showed no such improvements. The findings suggest that yoga offers a promising alternative to conventional treatments for primary dysmenorrhea, particularly in settings where access to healthcare is limited. These results underscore the potential of yoga as an effective, holistic approach to improving the well-being of adolescent girls suffering from dysmenorrhea.