Yoga as medicine: the yogic prescription for health and healing

Siegel, Pâmela; Barros, Nelson Filice de

doi:10.1590/s0102-311x2009000300029

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“…The most straightforward way to translate Samadhi is to say that it is a “complete state of concentration”, however, for yogic practitioners, it seems to have a much deeper meaning of the “ultimate state of being” [ 161 ]. Often seen as a medical practice [ 162 ], yoga focuses on two main aspects: posture or asana; and regulated breathing, or “pranayama” [ 163 ]. Pranayama consists of (1) inhalation, (2) exhalation, (3) holding the breath after inhalation and (4) holding the breath after exhalation.…”

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“…There are several types of pranayamas, and they all serve a particular intention [ 164 ]. The slow type of pranayama (3–6 breaths per minute) can significantly reduce heart rate [ 162 ]. Positive effects occur when the practitioner focuses on the energy (prana) flow through the seven chakras or a specific one to balance emotions or feelings.…”

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“…Practicing yoga (pranayama) or meditation combined with specific poses on a sunny day might help the practitioner find balance in the solar plexus chakra, stimulating the authentic self to shine brightly and increasing anti-inflammatory functions [ 165 , 166 , 167 ]. Beneficial effects of pranayamas on cardiovascular [ 162 , 163 ], autonomic [ 164 ], cognitive [ 168 ] and pulmonary functions [ 168 ] have been reported. While performing pranayama breathing techniques, participants are encouraged to focus on relaxation, which reduces anxiety [ 169 ].…”

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Can Yoga, Qigong, and Tai Chi Breathing Work Support the Psycho-Immune Homeostasis during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic? A Narrative Review

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Breathing is crucial in life; nevertheless, the healthcare community often overlooks the health potential of breathing techniques. Conscious manipulation of breathing to achieve specific health goals is found in yoga, Qigong and Tai Chi. This paper reviews the value of breathing exercises as a foremost mechanism for promoting, recuperating and maintaining health. Practices involving breathing techniques are described, and their prophylactic or therapeutic characteristics are explored. The main goals of this review are: (i) to summarize the evidence supporting the hypothesis that breathing practices have a significant beneficial impact on human health; (ii) to provide a deeper understanding of traditional biofeedback practices, particularly yoga, Qigong and Tai Chi, and outline their focus on breathing techniques; (iii) to outline specific immune-related responses, relevant for COVID-19 disorders; and (iv) to call for committed attention and action from the scientific community and health agencies in promoting the implementation of a practical and costless health program based on breathing techniques. This review shows the health potentials of breathing practices and exercises, which, by having a high benefit–cost ratio, could be selected and implemented as a primary standard routine in public health programs.

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“…She approached the practice with poses, stretches, and sequences that would assist a musician (Borden, 2020;Olson, 2009) and with a Hatha style approach incorporating postures, meditation, and breathing in each class. Hatha yoga contains the elements of breathing, movement, balance, meditation, and strength practices (McCall, 2007) and we chose it for this study as it is approachable for any person regardless of yoga practice experience, age, body shape, or size. In addition, these elements associated with Hatha yoga (e.g., breathing, meditation) are linked to yoga poses and practices that can assist with stress (McCall, 2007) and calming for musicians (Olson, 2009).…”

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Yoga as a Mindfulness Practice on Music Educators’ Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Borden

2022

Update: Applications of Research in Music Education

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The purpose of the study was to examine the impact of yoga as a mindfulness practice on music educators’ stress and stress management. We designed this multiple-case study through the conceptual framework of practicing yoga to reduce teachers’ stress because yoga reduces stress in some populations. Participants attended a weekly virtual yoga class for 45 min and answered weekly reflection questions from the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire and the Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale. Findings indicated that yoga positively impacted participants in terms of improving mood, reducing stress, feeling more relaxed, remembering to breathe, and maintaining more focus while teaching. Participants also indicated that they were bringing yoga and mindfulness practices into their teaching and focusing on their breath to help with stress management.

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Yoga for Seniors with Arthritis: A Pilot Study

Hansen¹

2010

International Journal of Yoga Therapy

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To examine whether Yoga classes can relieve arthritis symptoms in older adults, Yoga classes were offered once a week for six weeks to 23 older adults (mean age 71; 19 of the 23 were diagnosed with arthritis) in four different senior institutions in East Harlem, New York. Most participants were of Puerto Rican or Spanish-speaking origins, and all had low incomes and little knowledge of or prior exposure to Yoga. Self-reported levels of pain, stiffness and sleeplessness were collected at the beginning and end of the six-week Yoga program. Statistical analyses revealed significant improvements in pain and stiffness, with large effect sizes. The classes had no significant effect on sleeplessness. Twenty-two of the 23 participants also reported home practice of breathing and poses. The results of this pilot study provide promising evidence that group Yoga classes can reduce pain and stiffness among seniors with arthritis. The study also demonstrates the feasibility of this type of intervention: a group format delivered to seniors where they already live or seek resources and that accommodates a diverse range of abilities and health conditions.

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Yoga as medicine: the yogic prescription for health and healing

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Can Yoga, Qigong, and Tai Chi Breathing Work Support the Psycho-Immune Homeostasis during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic? A Narrative Review

Can Yoga, Qigong, and Tai Chi Breathing Work Support the Psycho-Immune Homeostasis during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic? A Narrative Review

Yoga as a Mindfulness Practice on Music Educators’ Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Yoga for Seniors with Arthritis: A Pilot Study

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