The present study was undertaken to investigate the effect of hatha yoga practices on the personal stress level of the adults. Personal stress is defined as forces from the outside world impinging on the individual. Stress is a normal part of life that can help us learn and grow if channeled effectively. Conversely, stress can cause us significant short and long term problems. Stress releases powerful neuro-chemicals and hormones that prepare us for action (to fight or flight).The sample of the study comprised of 40 adults 20 each from government college of Yoga Education and Health, Sector 23 A, Chandigarh and Government College of Education, Sector 20, Chandigarh. The tool used to measure stress among the adults was personal stress source inventory by A. Singh. The experimental group was given one month training of hatha yoga practices and were significantly modulated and were analyzed statistically using Singh’s Personal stress source inventory, the findings of the study reveals that there was a significant improvement in the in relieving the stress levels of the adults.