International Journal of Yoga Therapy · 2009 · 11 citations · 17 references
EducationBehavioral SciencesGerontologyMental Health In Older AdultsPhysical ActivityAerobic ExerciseExercise InterventionsExercise Prescription For Older AdultsExercise TherapyPhysical Activity PromotionStress ManagementAnxiety In Older AdultsChair-based ExerciseGroup Interaction PatternsStressStress ReductionStress Severity AssessmentYoga Therapy
The present study investigates the effect of chair Yoga versus walking and chair aerobics on psychological health in older adult men and women. Participants (M age = 83; N = 42) were randomly assigned to one of four activity groups: chair Yoga, chair aerobics, walking, and social games (non-activity control group). Classes met for 30 minutes, 3 days per week, for 6 weeks. ANCOVAs revealed significant time by group interaction for stress frequency; the Yoga group showed the most stress reduction over time. Time by group interactions for the other variables (stress severity, depression, and anxiety) were nonsignificant, although Yoga participants experienced the most benefits over the course of the intervention. Replication with a larger sample size is warranted in order to better understand the impact of Yoga on psychological health in older adults.
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A yoga intervention for young adults with elevated symptoms of depression.
Alison Woolery, Héctor F. Myers, Beth Sternlieb et al. · PubMed · 2004 · 383 citations