Integration of hatha yoga and evidence‐based psychological treatments for common mental disorders: An evidence map

O’Shea, Melissa; Capon, Hannah; Evans, Subhadra; Agrawal, Jyotsna; Melvin, Glenn; O’Brien, Jennifer L.; McIver, Shane

doi:10.1002/jclp.23338

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“…Research to date mainly considers yoga as an adjunct to psychological therapy (Büssing et al, 2012; Van Der Kolk, 2014). However, it has been suggested that the effects of integrating yoga practice into a talking therapy model are limited, and therefore research examining such effects is needed (Khalsa et al, 2016; O'Shea et al, 2022). “Y‐CBT” (Yoga‐Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) has been developed to incorporate yoga into cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with reports of significant reductions in symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD; Khalsa et al, 2015).…”

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Yoga‐integrated psychotherapy for emotion dysregulation: A pilot study

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Couns and Psychother Res

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Yoga has been evidenced as beneficial for physical and mental health. The present study sought to pilot the acceptability and feasibility of a yoga-integrated psychotherapy intervention, aimed to alleviate difficulties in emotion regulation. A further aim was to explore the perceived effectiveness of YiP in alleviating depression, anxiety, and improving wellbeing.Methods: Seven participants who scored significantly on the Difficulties in Emotion Dysregulation Scale (DERS) took part in a psychological assessment session followed by six-weekly one hour therapy sessions. Participants completed self-report measures in each session to quantify the effects of each YiP session on emotion regulation, wellbeing, depression and anxiety. Following seven sessions, five participants completed qualitative follow-up interviews to explore subjective experiences of YiP and any perceived impacts.Findings: An ANOVA that contained data from 7 participants who completed all 6 sessions revealed that compared to at baseline, DERS scores were significantly lower, and wellbeing scores were significantly higher, at both mid-point and end-point. Thematic analysis of qualitative interviews identified five themes: 'YiP assists the client's psychological and emotional processing', 'YiP improves insight and focus', 'YiP is culturally sensitive', 'the body as an agent for regulation and resilience' and 'YiP as acceptable & impactful'. Conclusion:The study presents promising findings for the integration of yoga into psychotherapeutic practice, and indicates that YiP may have beneficial effects on emotion regulation and psychological wellbeing. Future research should use randomized controlled methodologies to examine the ability of YiP to alleviate a wide of affective symptoms using a larger sample of participants. Implications for Practice Yoga is a promising mind-body technique in the treatment of emotion dysregulation, and alleviating symptoms of depression, anxiety, and improving well-being. Integrating yoga into psychotherapy is perceived as acceptable and feasible. Working with mind-body approaches may offer clients an alternative method of engaging in treatment, which is cost-effective with take-home skills. Implication for PolicyNICE guidelines could consider incorporating yoga into the treatment of mental health difficulties such as depression and anxiety, and consider adopting the term emotion dysregulation to speak to a complex range of presenting symptoms.

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confidence: 99%

Yoga‐integrated psychotherapy for emotion dysregulation: A pilot study

Childs‐Fegredo

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Moran

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Couns and Psychother Res

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Integration of hatha yoga and evidence‐based psychological treatments for common mental disorders: An evidence map

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Background: Interest in the use of yoga to enhance engagement with and augment the benefits of psychological treatment has grown. However, a systematic approach to reviewing existing research examining the use of yoga with psychological treatment is lacking. Materials and Methods: This mapping review identified and synthesised research trialling yoga as an integrated or adjunct therapy with evidence-based psychological interventions for the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and eating disorders.Results: Overall, the review identified ten published and three unpublished studies, representing either single group or small quasi-experimental research designs.Discussion: Limited but promising findings were shown for yoga with CBT for anxiety and depression, and the integration of yoga within intensive treatment models for PTSD.Conclusions: Future research is encouraged to focus on controlled trials that enable examination of the component effect of yoga when applied with evidence-based psychological

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