Improvements in well-being and vagal tone following a yogic breathing-based life skills workshop in young adults: Two open-trial pilot studies

Goldstein, Michael R.; Lewis, Gregory F.; Newman, Ronnie I.; Brown, Janice; Bobashev, Georgiy; Kilpatrick, Lisa A.; Seppälä, Emma; Fishbein, Diana; Meleth, Sreelatha

doi:10.4103/0973-6131.171718

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“…This would mean that juveniles with a diminished parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) response are at risk of lower QoL. There are indications in community samples and high-risk youth that RSA (reactivity) can be influenced through intervention [e.g., yoga and mindfulness; 80 – 83 ]. A review and meta-analysis in prisoners showed that participation in meditation or yoga is related to increased psychological well-being and improved behavioral functioning [ 84 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Predicting quality of life during and post detention in incarcerated juveniles

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Purpose Besides reducing recidivism, juvenile justice institutions aim to rehabilitate juvenile delinquents, in order for them to reintegrate in society. As such, improving quality of life (QoL), especially post detention, is an important treatment goal. However, research is primarily focused on recidivism as an outcome measure for juvenile detention. The aim of the current study is therefore to describe and predict QoL of detained young offenders up to 1 year after an initial assessment, and to examine whether QoL differs between youth who are still detained versus released. Methods A sample of 186 juveniles admitted to juvenile justice institutions in the Netherlands was assessed within the institution (initial assessment/T0), using psychosocial and neurobiological factors as predictors (self-control, treatment motivation, trauma, mental health problems, respiratory sinus arrhythmia). QoL (MANSA), as well as substance use (alcohol, cannabis) and daily activities (education, work) were assessed at first, second, and third follow-up (respectively 2.5 months, 4.5 months, and 12 months after T0). Results QoL increased from first to third follow-up, and was higher for individuals who were no longer detained. The model that best predicted higher QoL upon follow-up consisted of lower trauma and stronger parasympathetic nervous system reactivity. The effects of the predictors did not differ between the various follow-ups, nor between individuals who were or were not detained. Conclusion Methods incorporating trauma-sensitive focus and relaxation techniques in treatment protocols in juvenile justice institutions may be of added value in improving the general functioning of these individuals.

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Predicting quality of life during and post detention in incarcerated juveniles

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“…In line with this proposition, research has linked deep breathing with increased vagal tone (stronger responses of the vagal nerve) and with physical and psychological well-being ( Porges et al, 1994 ; Bowman et al, 1997 ; Pal et al, 2004 ; Kok et al, 2013 ). It has also been demonstrated that practicing yoga postures improves vagal tone ( Powers and Howley, 2006 ; Goldstein et al, 2016 ) and increases heart rate variability indicative of a better vagal tone ( Wilhelm et al, 2004 ; Patil et al, 2013 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Yoga Poses Increase Subjective Energy and State Self-Esteem in Comparison to ‘Power Poses’

2017

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Research on beneficial consequences of yoga focuses on the effects of yogic breathing and meditation. Less is known about the psychological effects of performing yoga postures. The present study investigated the effects of yoga poses on subjective sense of energy and self-esteem. The effects of yoga postures were compared to the effects of ‘power poses,’ which arguably increase the sense of power and self-confidence due to their association with interpersonal dominance (Carney et al., 2010). The study tested the novel prediction that yoga poses, which are not associated with interpersonal dominance but increase bodily energy, would increase the subjective feeling of energy and therefore increase self-esteem compared to ‘high power’ and ‘low power’ poses. A two factorial, between participants design was employed. Participants performed either two standing yoga poses with open front of the body (n = 19), two standing yoga poses with covered front of the body (n = 22), two expansive, high power poses (n = 21), or two constrictive, low power poses (n = 20) for 1-min each. The results showed that yoga poses in comparison to ‘power poses’ increased self-esteem. This effect was mediated by an increased subjective sense of energy and was observed when baseline trait self-esteem was controlled for. These results suggest that the effects of performing open, expansive body postures may be driven by processes other than the poses’ association with interpersonal power and dominance. This study demonstrates that positive effects of yoga practice can occur after performing yoga poses for only 2 min.

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“…[ 11 ] Many systematic reviews and different studies on effects on yoga for stress management in college students revealed positive effects of yoga (as a mind-body intervention) on stress reduction in college student. [ 12 13 14 ]…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Based on clinical management and psychophysiological effects of yoga in college students, the suggested evidence-based yoga therapy for college students may include following yogic practices:[ 11 13 16 17 18 23 24 ]…”

Section: Yogamentioning

confidence: 99%