Antidepressant efficacy and hormonal effects of Sudarshana Kriya Yoga (SKY) in alcohol dependent individuals

Vedamurthachar, A.; Janakiramaiah, N.; Hegde, Jayaram M.; Shetty, Taranath K.; Subbakrishna, D. K.; Sureshbabu, S.; Gangadhar, Bangalore N.

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“…Today, yoga is widely recognized as a beneficial component of biomedical and behavioral health, and has been used with a variety of clinically diverse populations. Populations include those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, schizophrenia, phobias, addictive and substance abuse disorders, grief, and insomnia (Broota & Dhir, 1990;Brown & Gerbarg, 2005;Duraiswamy, Thirthalli, Nagendra, & Ganagadhar, 2007;Janakiramaiah et al, 2000;Pilkington, Kirkwood, Rampes, & Richardson, 2005;Shannahoff-Khalsa, 2004;Spaeth, 2003;Vedamurthachar et al, 2006). In recent years, yoga research involving the successful treatment of anxiety has received significant public and clinical attention (Gupta, Khera, Vempati, Sharma, & Bijlani, 2006;Malathi & Damodaran, 1999;Ray, Mukhopadhyaya, & Purkayastha, 2001).…”

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Movement and Mindfulness: A Formative Evaluation of a Dance/Movement and Yoga Therapy Program with Participants Experiencing Severe Mental Illness

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2011

Am J Dance Ther

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This article provides a process/formative evaluation of the program Movement and Mindfulness, a body-based program designed and implemented for use with an outpatient psychosocial rehabilitation facility. The Movement and Mindfulness program offered stress-reduction, coping skills, and pro-social behavior for people experiencing severe mental illness using dance/movement therapy and yoga therapy-based techniques, as well as traditional group counseling and the Eastern concept of mindfulness. A formative evaluation was carried out during a 20-week period, involving an experiential curriculum focused on self-regulation and self-awareness. This study used qualitative methods including interviews, surveys, and verbal group feedback for data collection and analysis. The results provide examples of psychological and physical shifts that had occurred for the participants during the course of the program. Participants' clinical observations revealed amelioration in pro-social behaviors, stress management, and communication skills.Numerous hypotheses emerged to be tested in future studies at the interface of Movement and Mindfulness programs.

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Movement and Mindfulness: A Formative Evaluation of a Dance/Movement and Yoga Therapy Program with Participants Experiencing Severe Mental Illness

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2011

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“…34 Results from randomized controlled studies have shown decreases in cortisol levels in noncancer populations following yoga intervention. [35][36][37] Our earlier studies with yoga intervention have shown decreases in anxiety states, 38 reduction in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, 39 and improvement in immune response 40 in early breast cancer patients. These findings offer further support for the stress reduction effects of yoga.…”

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Effects of a Yoga Program on Cortisol Rhythm and Mood States in Early Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Adjuvant Radiotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Objectives. This study compares the effects of an integrated yoga program with brief supportive therapy in breast cancer outpatients undergoing adjuvant radiotherapy at a cancer center. Methods. Eighty-eight stage II and III breast cancer outpatients are randomly assigned to receive yoga (n = 44) or brief supportive therapy (n = 44) prior to radiotherapy treatment. Assessments include diurnal salivary cortisol levels 3 days before and after radiotherapy and self-ratings of anxiety, depression, and stress collected before and after 6 weeks of radiotherapy. Results. Analysis of covariance reveals significant decreases in anxiety ( P < .001), depression ( P = .002), perceived stress ( P < .001), 6 a.m. salivary cortisol ( P = .009), and pooled mean cortisol ( P = .03) in the yoga group compared with controls. There is a significant positive correlation between morning salivary cortisol level and anxiety and depression. Conclusion. Yoga might have a role in managing self-reported psychological distress and modulating circadian patterns of stress hormones in early breast cancer patients undergoing adjuvant radiotherapy.

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“…Yoga is increasingly being recognized for its ability to transform addicts' tendency from self-infliction to care of their bodies by reducing depression, and targeting their stress responses [29]. The practice of Yoga helps people quitting smoking, alcohol and many other kinds of addiction [30].…”

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Background: Although widely popular for physical benefits, Yoga has been underutilized for the promotion of mental health. Health professionals and general public continue to remain in different about the suitability of Yoga for treating mental disorders, managing psychological wellness of patients and promoting mental health of the normal population.Objective: Therefore, an attempt is made to document the key preventive, promotive and curative opportunities for mental health through yogic practices and identifying major hurdles in its practice. An evidence based review of related opportunities and challenges is presented.Method: Thereview involved three steps i.e.framing review questions, search of multiple online databases, and interpretation of evidence-based opportunities. Results and conclusion:There isenormous potential of yogic practices for improving mental health in families, schools, clinics and work settings. Major challenges involved in use of Yoga for protecting, managing and promoting mental health relate to paradigmatic choice, subtle process of yoga, methodological approach and practical constraints.

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Antidepressant efficacy and hormonal effects of Sudarshana Kriya Yoga (SKY) in alcohol dependent individuals

Cited by 162 publications

References 15 publications

Movement and Mindfulness: A Formative Evaluation of a Dance/Movement and Yoga Therapy Program with Participants Experiencing Severe Mental Illness

Movement and Mindfulness: A Formative Evaluation of a Dance/Movement and Yoga Therapy Program with Participants Experiencing Severe Mental Illness

Effects of a Yoga Program on Cortisol Rhythm and Mood States in Early Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Adjuvant Radiotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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