Developing Restful Awareness: Lessons in Energizing Individuals and Teams from the Micro-practices of a Yoga Class

2017 ◽  
pp. 233-241
Author(s):  
Anne Messervy
Keyword(s):  
Yoga Class

Abstract P028: MY Program - Modified Yoga After Cardiac Surgery Reduces Stress, Pain and Anxiety

Circulation ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 135 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon McGonigle ◽  
Rima Styra ◽  
Arianne St.Jacques ◽  
Barbara Bailey ◽  
Michelle Dimas
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Breathing Exercises ◽  
Stress Studies ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Yoga Class ◽  
Surgical Ward ◽  
Patients Experience ◽  
Age Range

Introduction: Despite the physical benefits associated with cardiac surgery procedures, between 30-60% of all patients experience moderate to high levels of anxiety and/or depression, which can remain elevated up to 6 months post surgery. Traditional postoperative education classes do not provide an avenue for patients and families to deal with their physical and mental stress. Studies indicate that a holistic class, allowing individuals to focus on their inner-self would prove to have positive outcomes. We hypothesized that a modified yoga program (MY Program), tailored to the physical needs of post cardiac surgery patients, would have a positive effect on participants perceived stress, pain and anxiety levels. Method: Postoperative cardiac surgery patients at our institution were eligible to participate in our innovative MY Program during their hospitalization. Sessions were held twice weekly in an education room on the surgical ward, and were led by a certified yoga instructor. Participants were seated, with all positions and postures (asanas) being modified for a seated position. The forty-five minute sessions started and finished with relaxation and meditation, including the incorporation of breathing exercises that are modified to account for post-operative difficulties such as splinting. The patients completed two questionnaires: anxiety questions of the HADS (Hamilton Anxiety and Depression Scale) and a survey regarding their overall experience post-yoga. Results: There were 112 participants, of which 61% ( 68 of 112) were male, age range of 20 to 89. Female patients reported experiencing lower levels of state anxiety compared to men, although not statistically significant ( p = .11). Overall feelings of anxiety were relatively low-moderate amongst the participants post-yoga anxiety scores. Post-yoga questionnaire data analysis indicated that 98.8% (110 of 112) of patients found the session helpful, 91.1% (102 of 112) thought the setting was comfortable, 93.7% (104 of 112) would attend the class again, 100% (112 of 112) of patients would recommend the class to others, 89.2% (99 of 112) found that the session helped with their pain after surgery, 97.4% (109 of 112) reported that the session helped with their stress, and 91.7% (102 of 112) of patients found that their breathing improved after the class. Overall, males and females agreed on their satisfaction with the yoga intervention. Conclusion: Cardiac surgery is physically and mentally challenging for patients and families. Educational sessions do not currently provide adequate stress and anxiety relief. The MY program demonstrated that a holistic yoga class, incorporating breathing exercises, meditation and relaxation techniques reduced levels of stress, pain and anxiety in participants.

scholarly journals Effects of hatha yoga exercises on spine flexibility in young adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-116
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Grabara
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Hatha Yoga ◽  
First Year ◽  
Lateral Bending ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
Yoga Class ◽  
Hamstring Muscles ◽  
Before And After

SummaryStudy aim: To assess the effects of yoga exercises on the flexibility of the spine in male and female students aged 19–22 years old. Material and methods: The study comprised 59 male and female first-year students, aged 19–22 years old (mean 19.6 ± 0.9), studying Sport and Tourism Management at the Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice. The participants took part in an obligatory yoga class, of 90 minutes duration, once a week over a 13-week period. The ranges of motion of the spine in the sagittal, frontal and transverse planes were measured using the Rippstein Plurimeter-V. Results: The study indicated a statistically significant increase of the spine flexibility in forward and lateral bending before and after the yoga classes in the entire studied group. In the men, a significant increase of the range of motion in backward bending was also noted. In the women, and in all of the participants (women and men together), a significant increase of the range of motion in the torsion was noted. Conclusions: Regular yoga exercises could increase the flexibility of the spine and the hamstring muscles. Hatha yoga training may be a good intervention for improving flexibility, but for better results it should be performed more often than once a week.

scholarly journals Physical Demand Profiles of Hatha Yoga Postures Performed by Older Adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
George J. Salem ◽  
Sean S.-Y. Yu ◽  
Man-Ying Wang ◽  
Sachithra Samarawickrame ◽  
Rami Hashish ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Motion Analysis ◽  
Musculoskeletal System ◽  
Hatha Yoga ◽  
Joint Angles ◽  
Physical Demand ◽  
Yoga Class ◽  
Analysis Laboratory

Understanding the physical demands placed upon the musculoskeletal system by individual postures may allow experienced instructors and therapists to develop safe and effective yoga programs which reduce undesirable side effects. Thus, we used biomechanical methods to quantify the lower extremity joint angles, joint moments of force, and muscle activities of 21 Hatha yoga postures, commonly used in senior yoga programs. Twenty older adults, 70.7 years ± 3.8 years, participated in a 32-wk yoga class (2 d/wk) where they learned introductory and intermediate postures (asanas). They then performed the asanas in a motion analysis laboratory. Kinematic, kinetic, and electromyographic data was collected over three seconds while the participants held the poses statically. Profiles illustrating the postures and including the biomechanical data were then generated for each asana. Our findings demonstrated that Hatha yoga postures engendered a range of appreciable joint angles, JMOFs, and muscle activities about the ankle, knee, and hip, and that demands associated with some postures and posture modifications were not always intuitive. They also demonstrated that all of the postures elicited appreciable rectus abdominis activity, which was up to 70% of that induced during walking.

scholarly journals Reflexivity Through a Yoga Class Experience: Preparing for My Health Promotion Without Borders Excursion to Mongolia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shelby Deibert ◽  
Stephen Ritchie ◽  
Bruce Oddson ◽  
Ginette Michel ◽  
Emily Tetzlaff
Keyword(s):  
Critical Reflection ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Academic Life ◽  
Yoga Practice ◽  
Yoga Class ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Master's Thesis ◽  
Self Discovery ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
The Relationship

In this paper, I (S. L. Deibert) share my story of discovering the relationship between reflexivity, autoethnography, and yoga through a meaningful experience. Yoga has been an important influence on my physical and mental well-being for over a decade, but I did not consider its implications in my academic life until I was asked to write a reflexive assignment for a course. The task was exploring who I am in connection to my master’s thesis project; the challenge was finding a starting point for my reflexive journey of self-discovery. Frustrated by the latter, I turned to yoga for refuge; instead of escaping the assignment, I found that my quest for self-exploration was intertwined with my yoga practice. The purpose of this paper is to delve further into my experience with yoga as a medium for developing reflexivity. Using autoethnography, I share my journey of developing critical thinking through a narrative related to my yoga class experience. Linking my research to my yoga practice allowed me to better understand myself as a person and researcher, become mindful of how my own views shape my experiences, and develop a deeper level of critical reflection. Overall, this work demonstrates the experience of a connection between yoga, reflexivity, and autoethnography, and adds to the sparse literature exploring the intersection of these three.

scholarly journals Hubungan Senam Yoga Dengan Kesiapan Fisik Dan Psikologis Ibu Hamil Dalam Menghadapi Persalinan Di Kelas Antepartum Gentle Yoga Yogyakarta

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfie Ardiana Sari ◽  
Dian Puspitasari
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Third ◽  
Yoga Class ◽  
Healthy State ◽  
The Face

Abstract: Yoga in Pregnant, Physical and Psychological Of Preparation. During pregnancy will change physically and psychologically that will be experienced by a mother. These changes may cause discomfort, especially in the third trimester. Therefore pregnant women should receive care in pregnancy to be able to adapt to changes both physical and psychological. The purpose of care during pregnancy to prepare for childbirth which is physiological with the aim of mother and fetus will be born in a healthy state. One of the alternative ways to prepare for the physical and psychological mother in the face of labor is a pregnancy yoga exercises. The design of this study was a quantitative research with a cross-sectional study design. Population in this study were all pregnant women who do yoga exercises in Antepartum Gentle Yoga class at Hotel of Puri Artha Yogyakarta. The population in this study of 24 respondents. the instruments used questionnaires. The data were analyzed by bivariate. There was a significant correlation (p<0.001)between yoga exercise on physical and psychological preparation of pregnant women during labor. Yoga of pregnancy can help pregnant to prepare physically and psychology during labor

scholarly journals Komunikasi Instruksional Di Kelas Yoga Club Health Fatimah Kota Serang

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Indrianti Azhar Firdausi
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Instructional Communication ◽  
Religious Rituals ◽  
Health Club ◽  
Yoga Class ◽  
Islamic Religion ◽  
Body And Soul ◽  
The City

Yoga is a sport that is much in demand by sports lovers today even though yoga is always identified with meditation and religious rituals. Moreover, the emergence of yoga in the city of Serang could bring concern to the local community which is thick with a devout Islamic religion, but over time yoga was accepted and had space by opening a yoga class at the Fatimah Health Club in Serang City. The implementation of the vinyasa yoga exercise instruction prioritizes breathing arrangements with the aim of harmony of body and soul. This study uses the concept of instructional communication and cognitive learning theory to find out how to think, instruction to interpret yoga and the implementation of yoga instruction through breathing, posture of movement to the use of the language of yoga instruction. Use The research method is a case study with data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentationKeywords: Yoga, Instructional communication, cognitive learning

Brief Report on the Psychophysiological Effects of a Yoga Intervention for Chronic Stress

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaitlin N. Harkess ◽  
Paul Delfabbro ◽  
Jane Mortimer ◽  
Zara Hannaford ◽  
Sarah Cohen-Woods
Keyword(s):  
Allostatic Load ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Wait List Control ◽  
Yoga Class ◽  
Yoga Group ◽  
Potential Benefits

Abstract. This paper evaluates the results of a longitudinal investigation of the potential benefits of yoga in a nonclinical sample of chronically stressed women (N = 116). Women undertook a twice weekly, hour-long yoga class for a period of 2 months, measuring psychological and physical indicators of health periodically. Changes in both areas were compared against a wait-list control group. The reported energy expenditure between groups was estimated to be similar, which suggests that the control group engaged in physical activities other than yoga. Of the six psychological outcomes measured, we found improvements in three. Specifically, those in the practicing yoga group experienced increases in positive affect, decreases in levels of distress and stress, as well as a decrease in waist circumference and increased flexibility. No between-group differences were found in mindfulness, well-being, and negative affect. These findings are generally consistent with an emerging literature, suggesting that yoga may provide both psychological and physiological effects that extend beyond its more obvious physical benefits, and are discussed in terms of the body’s allostatic load. These results should be considered in light of this study’s limitations, which include its small sample size, lack of an “active” control group, and female-only participants.

Perceived Benefits of Kripalu Yoga Classes in Diverse and Underserved Populations

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Wilson ◽  
Kate Marchesiello ◽  
Sat Bir Khalsa
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Underserved Populations ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Experience Teaching ◽  
Yoga Class ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Intention To Continue ◽  
Yoga Meditation

Objective: To determine if diverse and underserved populations report benefit from Yoga practices and report an intention to continue with Yoga, meditation, or breathing practices. Design: This was a retrospective study using archival data from exit questionnaires acquired at the end of Yoga programs serving diverse populations. Qualitative data was also collected from the Yoga teachers. Setting: Free Kripalu Yoga classes offered to diverse and underserved/underprivileged populations (e.g., minority groups, the elderly, gay populations), as part of the Teaching for Diversity (TFD) program through the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health (KCYH). Participants: 220 participants, ranging in age from adolescence through old age. Measures: Nine questions about the perceived benefits and usefulness of Yoga practices in everyday life were administered to participants on the last day of class. Qualitative data was collected from teachers regarding their experience teaching underserved populations. Results: Of the 220 respondents, 89% reported that the Yoga class left them with a feeling of overall wellness, and 83% found the practices helpful. 98% reported that they would recommend this Yoga class to others. Participants found the individual Yoga components of the breathing, Yoga postures, and meditation practices effective and said they were useful in their daily life. Pairwise t-test comparisons of average scores between these three practices indicated that participants were more likely to rate breathing useful as compared to either the postures or meditation (p &lt; 0.01). Conclusion: Diverse and underserved populations report benefit from and interest in Yoga, meditation, and breathing practices.

scholarly journals Korean Adolescents' Experience of Yoga Class: "Healthy Habits Beyond Exercise"

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
Ji Hye Lee ◽  
Sun Mi Chae
Keyword(s):  
Korean Adolescents ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Yoga Class
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