Effect of Iyengar Yoga on Mental Health of Incarcerated Women

Harner, Holly M.; Hanlon, Alexandra L.; Garfinkel, Marian

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“…Specifically, self-directed day-to-day application of mindful yoga skills, used when noticing physical tension or feelings of anxiety, was described as contributing to stress and anxiety management and better relaxation, inducing calmness. This study's qualitative findings resonate with the aforementioned yoga study with non-psychotic incarcerated women, where they found increased knowledge of the body and consequent capacity to take care of it (Harner et al, 2010). Similarly, the aforementioned mindful yoga study with psychotic inpatients found decreased stress, increased relaxation and focus, and motivation to engage in daily activities (Sistig et al, 14 B. Sistig et al 2015).…”

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“…Participants reported utilising mindful yoga practices regularly to reduce stress and anxiety in their day-to-day life, a finding that is consistent with earlier work in a prison with female offenders of unknown diagnoses. Harner et al (2010) also showed marginal reductions over time in Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) anxiety symptoms, but no significant change in PSS stress scores as well as descriptive accounts highlighting increases in the subjective capacity to cope with stress. The discrepancy between results of measuring anxiety and stress and the accounts of participants may be due to difficulties with comprehension and focused attention while completing measures.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…A small yoga study with female prisoners (N = 6) found reductions in symptoms of depression and anxiety but no impact on perceived stress over time (Harner, Hanlon, & Garfinkel, 2010). Notably, research into yoga, specifically mindful yoga among forensic inpatients is lacking.…”

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Mindful yoga as an adjunct treatment for forensic inpatients: a preliminary evaluation

Sistig

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McKenna

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The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology

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Although emerging evidence of yoga interventions shows benefits for people with schizophrenia, research is lacking regarding yoga interventions among forensic inpatients. This pilot study investigated the acceptability and effectiveness of an eight-week mindful yoga programme in improving psychological outcomes in 26 forensic inpatients. Outcome measures included the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, the Perceived Stress Scale, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation -Outcome Measure as well as a qualitative component post-intervention and at two-month follow-up. Trends in the predicted direction suggested reductions in clinical symptoms over time, specifically anxiety. Key themes revealed increased body awareness, relaxation and self-directed yoga practices and breathing techniques for anxiety management. Ninety-two percent reported acceptance of the programme. Preliminary findings are encouraging and warrant further research into the application of mindful yoga in the management of distress and risk with forensic inpatients.

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Mindful yoga as an adjunct treatment for forensic inpatients: a preliminary evaluation

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Friedman

McKenna

et al. 2015

The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology

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“…54 The questionnaires have been previously validated in other populations, are reliable and routinely used for clinical and research purposes. 17,25,26,[56][57][58][59] The…”

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Yoga for persons with severe visual impairment: a feasibility study

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This exploratory study aims to establish the feasibility of an Ashtanga-based Yoga Therapy (AYT) program for improving sleep disturbances, balance, and negative psychosocial states, which are prevalent issues for visually impaired (VI) individuals. Ten legally blind adult participants were randomized to an 8-week AYT program. Four subjects in the 1 st cohort and three in the 2 nd cohort successfully completed the AYT program. They convened for one session per week with an instructor and performed two home-based sessions per week using an audio CD. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were administered at baseline and post-intervention. A Timed One-Leg balance measure, respiratory rate (RR), and the Philadelphia Mindfulness Scale (PHLMS) were assessed in the 2 nd cohort. Both groups completed a qualitative exit survey. Positive exit survey responses (all subjects were extremely or mostly satisfied, and wanted to continue AYT) and good participation rates (7 subjects attended at least 7 of the 8 weekly sessions) support the feasibility of the AYT. PSQI, PSS, BAI and BDI scores changed in the direction of reduced negative symptoms after AYT for the 1 st cohort. Changes in PSQI and PSS for the 2 nd cohort were varied. Balance, RR and PHLMS awareness trended toward improvement for each individual. This preliminary study provides proof of concept for potential benefits of AYT that may be observed in VI subjects. Larger studies and an active control group are needed to determine efficacy.

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“…28 Finally, one study used the self-controlled match design. 10 This type of design is similar to randomized control design, except that subjects act as their own controls in the intervention, therefore no randomization is necessary.…”

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Yoga as an Alternative and Complementary Therapy for Patients Suffering From Anxiety

Sharma

Haider

2012

J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med

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Anxiety disorders are one of the most common psychiatric disorders plaguing the United States. Comorbidities include depression, restless leg syndrome, cancer, and hypertension. The side effects and the high-costs associated with the current pharmacological therapies necessitate exploration of alternative methods of treatment. To determine the efficacy of yoga as a treatment option a systematic review is presented here. The criteria for inclusion in this review were as follows: (a) published in the English language (b) published between the period January 2010 and May 2012, (c) include any form of yoga as a part of or an entire intervention, (d) use any quantitative study design, and (e) measure anxiety as an outcome. A total of 27 studies met these criteria. Of these, 19 demonstrated a significant reduction in state and/or trait anxiety. Limitations include a lack of theory-based approaches, subjects experiencing comorbidities, and the use of numerous instruments to measure anxiety outcomes.

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Effect of Iyengar Yoga on Mental Health of Incarcerated Women

Abstract: Women who participated in this program experienced fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety over time. Findings from this study may be used to improve future interventions focusing on the health outcomes of incarcerated women.

Cited by 47 publications

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Mindful yoga as an adjunct treatment for forensic inpatients: a preliminary evaluation

Mindful yoga as an adjunct treatment for forensic inpatients: a preliminary evaluation

Yoga for persons with severe visual impairment: a feasibility study

Yoga as an Alternative and Complementary Therapy for Patients Suffering From Anxiety

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