An Examination of the Effectiveness of an 8-week Bikram Yoga Program on Mindfulness, Perceived Stress, and Physical Fitness

Hewett, Zoe L.; Ransdell, Lynda B.; Gao, Yong; Petlichkoff, Linda M.; Lucas, Shelley

doi:10.1016/s1728-869x(12)60003-3

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“…Total number of participants overall was 687 (with totals of 230 males and 342 females reported). The number of participants that were part of the yoga intervention within a study ranged from 6 54 to 51 55 (total n = 343). The baseline characteristics of intervention and control groups did not differ significantly for most studies, with the exception of 4 studies that did not present enough information to evaluate group differences at baseline.…”

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A Systematic Review of Yoga for Balance in a Healthy Population

Jeter

Nkodo

Moonaz

et al. 2014

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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Objective: A systematic review was done of the evidence on yoga for improving balance. Design: Relevant articles and reviews were identified in major databases (PubMed, MEDLINE Ò , IndMed, Web of Knowledge, EMBASE, EBSCO, Science Direct, and Google Scholar), and their reference lists searched. Key search words were yoga, balance, proprioception, falling, fear of falling, and falls. Included studies were peerreviewed articles published in English before June 2012, using healthy populations. All yoga styles and study designs were included. Two (2) raters individually rated study quality using the Downs & Black (DB) checklist. Final scores were achieved by consensus. Achievable scores ranged from 0 to 27. Effect size (ES) was calculated where possible. Results: Fifteen (15) of 152 studies (age range 10-93, n = 688) met the inclusion criteria: 5 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), 4 quasi-experimental, 2 cross-sectional, and 4 single-group designs. DB scores ranged from 10 to 24 (RCTs), 14-19 (quasi-experimental), 6-12 (cross-sectional), and 11-20 (single group). Studies varied by yoga style, frequency of practice, and duration. Eleven (11) studies found positive results ( p < 0.05) on at least one balance outcome. ES ranged from -0.765 to 2.71 (for 8 studies) and was not associated with DB score. Conclusions: Yoga may have a beneficial effect on balance, but variable study design and poor reporting quality obscure the results. Balance as an outcome is underutilized, and more probing measures are needed.

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A Systematic Review of Yoga for Balance in a Healthy Population

Jeter

Nkodo

Moonaz

et al. 2014

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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“…One of the fundamental challenges for horse riders, especially equine students, is finding time to incorporate fitness into the daily routine due to the course workload and/or other priorities [10,11]. Hewitt et al [12] trialed this approach at the Goucher School of Dance, where students have the opportunity to enroll in a Pilates course for academic marks which ultimately contributes to the final grade awarded for the course.…”

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The Effects of Traditional Neuromuscular Training and Rider Specific Training on Novice Horse-Rider Position

Boden¹,

Randle²

2015

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Abstract:The equine industry and the competition rider community are increasingly acknowledging that rider strength and fitness contribute to successful performance, and other sporting disciplines are more aware of the potential to improve performance. This study aimed to determine if the rider could maintain the classical position (i.e., with a straight line between the ear, shoulder, hip and heel) pre and post an additional dismounted fitness training programme. Students (N = 16) completed a dismounted training programme. All candidates were self-reported as sedentary and graded "novice" by a qualified riding instructor. Initial measurements of the deviation from the ESHH (ear, shoulder, hip, heel) alignment were carried out prior to the start of the regime, weekly and at the end of the 8-week training programme. An initial data collection was carried out (prior to any additional fitness regime) in walk, rising trot and sitting trot. An exercise session was timetabled into the syllabus as well as an hour riding session to film the candidates on a weekly basis. Each rider had 3D spherical markers attached at specific anatomical landmarks; Quintic™ Sports Biomechanics Video Analysis Software package allowed a vertical line to be drawn; the deviation of each marker from this line was recorded. Deviations from ESHH alignment were not normally distributed. The deviation of the marker in relation to time, marker placement, gait and repeat stride were tested using a Friedman test. The comparison between rider (subject) and marker (factor) was analysed using a Kruskal Wallis test. Additionally, dismounted exercise regimes suggested a significant improvement on novice rider position (P < 0.005), each gait had a significant effect on the deviation from the ESHH alignment (N = 16, H 2 = 221.53; P < 0.001). The results suggest that additional exercise programs are effective at improving novice horse rider position, however, which exercise programs are most effective in advancing performance is less understood. Personal participation was identified as a major contributing factor in improving novice rider position and therefore assists in our understanding the role of exercise. These findings suggest a role for additional team exercises in promoting fitness and improvement of mounted rider position in novice equine athletes.

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“…Bikram yoga, developed by Bikram Choudhury, includes 26 different postures (Guthrie, 2003;Hewett, Ransdell, Gao, Petlichkoff, & Lucas, 2011) and is designed to scientifically warm and stretch muscles, ligaments, and tendons by circulating oxygenated blood to each part of the body, promoting perspiration to detoxify the body (Hewett et al, 2011;Sims, 2005). Bikram yoga is physically and mentally challenging when compared to other forms of yoga because it is performed in a very high-temperature setting (40.5°C/105°F and 40% humidity) and lasts for 90 minutes (Hewett et al, 2011).…”

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“…Bikram yoga is physically and mentally challenging when compared to other forms of yoga because it is performed in a very high-temperature setting (40.5°C/105°F and 40% humidity) and lasts for 90 minutes (Hewett et al, 2011). Because of its challenging nature, Bikram yoga is less popular than some of the other types of yoga, but Bikram yoga has positive effects on psychological and physical health (Hewett et al, 2011). Bikram yoga improves mindfulness, perceived stress, cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, and balance (DiStasio, 2008;Hewett et al, 2011).…”

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Exploring Different Types of Hatha Yoga for Patients With Cancer

Subedi

2014

Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing

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Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years and is based on the collective experiences of yoga practitioners over time. Western countries and sophisticated medical facilities use this practice as a complementary therapy with standard medical treatments. Yoga has been shown to improve quality of life. Several types of yoga potentially can benefit people with cancer, including Hatha yoga. The type of recommended Hatha yoga is dependent on the physical conditions and fitness level of patients. This article explores the impact of different types of Hatha yoga on various cancer-related symptoms in patients with cancer. The article also provides guidelines for healthcare personnel-particularly nurses-to help choose the right kind of Hatha yoga that suits their patients' needs and interests. Additional information is provided on measures and instructions that are essential for healthcare providers to know before recommending any yoga type to their patients. Evidence of the feasibility and potential efficacy of yoga for patients with cancer is provided.

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An Examination of the Effectiveness of an 8-week Bikram Yoga Program on Mindfulness, Perceived Stress, and Physical Fitness

Cited by 39 publications

References 10 publications

A Systematic Review of Yoga for Balance in a Healthy Population

A Systematic Review of Yoga for Balance in a Healthy Population

The Effects of Traditional Neuromuscular Training and Rider Specific Training on Novice Horse-Rider Position

Exploring Different Types of Hatha Yoga for Patients With Cancer

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