International journal of yoga therapy

Abstract Changes in breathing during pranayama (yoga breathwork) are usually inferred from practice guidelines in traditional texts or contemporary writings. These changes point to understanding the effects of pranayama and indicate applications of pranayama in health. Previously, a pilot study on a single participant suggested that each pranayama changes breathing uniquely. To extend this research in the present study, 23 yoga practitioners (mean age 28.1 ± 3.8; 12 men, 11 women) who were able to practice the pranayama consistently were each studied in a 48-minute session with five pranayama practices—(1) alternate-nostril yoga breathing, (2) bellows yoga breathing, (3) bumblebee yoga breathing, (4) high-frequency yoga breathing, and (5) hissing yoga breathing—as well as (6) breath awareness for 3 minutes each. From strain gauge–recorded respiratory movements, the breath frequency, depth/amplitude of breathing, and inspiration:expiration were obtained. Compared to the baseline, breath rate increased during high-frequency breathing (373.3%) and decreased during bumblebee breathing (75.3%), hissing breathing (63.0%), and alternate-nostril breathing (55.3 %). The depth of breathing increased in alternate-nostril breathing (141.0%), bellows breathing (136.0%), bumblebee breathing (307%), high-frequency breathing (275.0%), and hissing breathing (95.0%). The inspiration:expiration increased in high-frequency breathing (177.0%) and decreased in bumblebee breathing (74.3%) and alternate-nostril breathing (39.0%). There were no changes during breath awareness. The changes in breathing (although limited by the small sample size) support previous reports of high-frequency breathing as being activating while enhancing attention, and of bumblebee and alternate-nostril breathing (hissing and bellows breathing to a lesser extent) as calming, with increased vagus nerve activity.

Shirley Telles

Sachin Kumar Sharma

Kumar Gandharva

Ami Gupta

Acharya Balkrishna

International Journal of Yoga Therapy

Breath Characteristics of Volitional Yoga Breathing and Breath Awareness

有意识的瑜伽呼吸与呼吸觉知的呼吸特征

Abstract Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of mortality and morbidity, and symptoms may not always be visible. Improved preventive strategies could reduce the burden of disease. Yoga is an accessible, affordable lifestyle modification program that has been shown to reduce cardiometabolic risk factors in individuals at high risk for cardiovascular disease. The present randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effect of a yoga lifestyle encompassing diet on QRISK3 score in individuals at high risk for cardiovascular disease. For 6 months, participants (mean age 48.43 ± 6.40) underwent a yoga and diet intervention, the latter based on Asian Indian dietary guidelines. The 45-minute yoga sessions took place 6 days a week over 6 months. One-way analysis of variance was conducted to compare baseline, 3-month, and 6-month data. To determine the relationship between the variable and the QRISK3 score, a multivariate linear regression analysis was conducted in both the control and study groups. Following 6 months of the yoga and diet intervention, QRISK3 score decreased to 20.10 ± 7.05 from baseline values of 28.59 ± 10.15, a change that was statistically significant (p &amp;lt; 0.0001) in the study group. The QRISK3 score was found to be a dependent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (p &amp;lt; 0.001) in univariate linear regression analysis. For individuals who were at high risk for cardiovascular disease, significant independent risk factors were body mass index (β = −0.137, p = 0.034), systolic blood pressure (β = 0.208, p = 0.000), and total cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein (β = 2.59, p = 0.042). This study’s findings suggest that a 24-week yoga lifestyle intervention (including diet) significantly decreased the QRISK3 score among individuals at high risk for cardiovascular disease compared to the control group.

Neha Saboo

Aayushee Rao

Sudhanshu Kacker

The Effect of a Yoga Lifestyle on QRISK3 Score Among Individuals at High Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

瑜伽生活方式对心血管疾病高风险人群QRISK3评分的影响

Abstract The menstrual cycle (MC) is a series of hormonal fluctuations that occur approximately every 22–35 days in reproductive-age females, often resulting in a range of physical and psychological symptoms at different points of the cycle. MC symptoms range from mild discomfort to debilitating effects. One intervention that may be able to address these symptoms is yoga, a mind-body practice that incorporates physical postures with breathwork to foster a mindful connection to the body. In the present randomized crossover trial, participants were enrolled for three consecutive MCs and completed a 10-minute daily yoga protocol, which included ten different yoga poses, for one full MC while answering daily questions about MC symptoms, well-being, and training performance; they answered the same questions for the other cycles without the yoga intervention. Twenty women who participated in resistance training sports were recruited. A series of generalized linear mixed models were used to determine whether the association between each outcome variable and current day of the MC varied by cycle type (intervention cycle or control cycle). There was a statistically significant Day × Cycle interaction for bloating, low-back pain, menstrual cramps, and stress, indicating a lower probability of experiencing these symptoms across the MC during the intervention than the control cycle. Daily yoga was also significantly associated with changes in perceived athletic performance across the MC, as shown in the linear mixed-model figures. A 10-minute daily yoga practice was significantly associated with changes in MC symptoms and has the potential to mitigate some MC symptoms and stress perception in an athletic cohort. Furthermore, daily yoga was significantly associated with changes in perceived performance and may stabilize perceived performance metrics across the MC.

Kimberly L. SantaBarbara

Eric R. Helms

Tom I. Stewart

Mike J. Armour

Nigel K. Harris

A Randomized Crossover Pilot Trial on the Influence of a Daily Mindfulness Yoga Practice on Menstrual Cycle Symptoms, Measures of Well-Being, and Training Perception in Athletic Women

一项关于每日正念瑜伽练习对运动员女性月经周期症状、幸福感指标及训练感知影响的随机交叉初步试验

Abstract Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is an evidence-based yoga intervention that has been used as an effective adjunct treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Previous research has focused on TCTSY offered in group settings. The present study examined experiences of individuals practicing TCTSY one-to-one (i.e., one client, one TCTSY facilitator). Study aims were to: (1) learn about participants’ experiences with and reasons for attending one-to-one TCTSY; (2) describe and compare participants’ experiences between group and one-to-one yoga settings; (3) explore participants’ perceptions of the impacts of TCTSY on their trauma healing; and (4) document participants’ intentions for continued one-to-one TCTSY use. Semistructured interviews were offered to participants at completion of a longitudinal observational study of one-to-one TCTSY; 4 of the 10 participants agreed to be interviewed. Interviewees were located in the United States and self-reported experiencing childhood trauma and a current PTSD diagnosis. Following the consensual qualitative research method, domains were initially created deductively by the team. Adjustments, as well as categories and core ideas, were created inductively. Results indicated that participants: (1) preferred one-to-one over groups because of perceived safety and comfort; (2) had positive experiences with TCTSY; (3) perceived biopsychosocial benefits from the practice and described using TCTSY principles outside of sessions; and (4) intended to practice indefinitely. This study provided insight to the lived experiences of participants who use TCTSY as complementary care. Yoga facilitators and clinical trauma care providers are recommended to collaborate to offer one-to-one somatic-based approaches to create more access options for trauma healing.

Kelsey M. Dietrich

Nicole M. Strumbel

Ashley M. Baumann

Viann N. Nguyen-Feng

Experiences with One-to-One Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Sessions: Consensual Qualitative Research

一对一创伤中心创伤敏感瑜伽课程体验：共识性定性研究

Abstract People frequently report pain, anxiety, depression, and stress during hospital stays. Yoga has been shown to decrease these experiences in various settings. However, it is unclear whether yoga can be implemented during a hospital stay and has positive effects on pain and psychological well-being. The present systematic review aimed to examine the feasibility and impact of yoga interventions on pain, anxiety, depression, and stress when performed by patients during a hospital stay. Using PRISMA guidelines, three databases, and a registry, we conducted a search between August 2021 and December 2022. Both randomized and nonrandomized studies were included. Two authors independently assessed articles and risk of bias. Thirteen studies were included in this review, comprising individuals with a wide age range and various conditions. Three randomized controlled trials, one nonrandomized comparative trial, and nine noncomparative trials were included. Of the five studies reporting on pain (primary outcome), four found a statistically significant reduction. Of the eight studies reporting on anxiety, six found a statistically significant decrease and two reported a nonsignificant decrease in anxiety level. All four studies investigating depression reported a statistically significant decrease. All three studies reporting on stress found a decrease in stress, although only one at a statistically significant level. Five studies reported on the feasibility of performing yoga in a hospital setting, without any negative effects or increase in symptoms. Limited studies have integrated yoga during a hospital stay to address pain and psychological symptoms. Nevertheless, the current evidence suggests that yoga interventions during hospitalization are feasible, and yoga has promising benefits with potential clinically significant reduction in symptoms. Results should be viewed with caution given the lack of randomized trials, low methodological quality, and small sample sizes in the included studies. Further studies are needed to build on this evidence.

Taylor Rees

Haiyin Li

Neena K. Sharma

Yoga as an Adjunct Treatment to Manage Pain, Anxiety, Depression, and Stress During Hospital Stays: A Systematic Review

瑜伽作为辅助治疗手段在住院期间管理疼痛、焦虑、抑郁和压力的系统综述

ISSN	1531-2054, 2168-5835
h-index	19

Publication Information	Publisher: International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)，Publishing cycle: ，Journal Type: journal，Open Access Journals: No
Basic data	Year of publication: 2016，Proportion of original research papers: 0.00%，Self Citation Rate:N.A.， Gold OA Rate: 0.00%

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Breath Characteristics of Volitional Yoga Breathing and Breath Awareness

The Effect of a Yoga Lifestyle on QRISK3 Score Among Individuals at High Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

A Randomized Crossover Pilot Trial on the Influence of a Daily Mindfulness Yoga Practice on Menstrual Cycle Symptoms, Measures of Well-Being, and Training Perception in Athletic Women

Experiences with One-to-One Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Sessions: Consensual Qualitative Research

Yoga as an Adjunct Treatment to Manage Pain, Anxiety, Depression, and Stress During Hospital Stays: A Systematic Review

Breath Characteristics of Volitional Yoga Breathing and Breath Awareness

The Effect of a Yoga Lifestyle on QRISK3 Score Among Individuals at High Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

A Randomized Crossover Pilot Trial on the Influence of a Daily Mindfulness Yoga Practice on Menstrual Cycle Symptoms, Measures of Well-Being, and Training Perception in Athletic Women

Experiences with One-to-One Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Sessions: Consensual Qualitative Research

Yoga as an Adjunct Treatment to Manage Pain, Anxiety, Depression, and Stress During Hospital Stays: A Systematic Review