NursingHealth BehaviorPain ManagementPain MedicineSelf-management SupportPain ControlPain CopingPain EducationPain PsychologyPsychological Approaches To PainYoga PhilosophyPain Reduction Through RelaxationRelaxation Training For PainSocial Support FunctionsYoga MeditationYoga Therapy
The use of yoga and yoga related techniques in pain management is reviewed and discussed. Self-awareness, relaxation, approaches which use respiration, increased self-understanding and self-acceptance, changed context of pain, increased control, life style improvements, group and social support proved beneficial. The use of yoga in pain management has its transpersonal and philosophical dimensions. Independence and self-confidence of suffering people may be protected in this way.