Open Trial of Vinyasa Yoga for Persistently Depressed Individuals: Evidence of Feasibility and Acceptability
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| Title: | Open Trial of Vinyasa Yoga for Persistently Depressed Individuals: Evidence of Feasibility and Acceptability |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Uebelacker, Lisa A., Tremont, Geoffrey, Epstein-Lubow, Gary |
| Source: | Behavior Modification. 2010 34(3):247-264. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 2010 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Adult Education |
| Descriptors: | Metacognition, Physical Activities, Mental Health, Depression (Psychology), Outcomes of Treatment, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Pilot Projects, Research, Feedback (Response), Patients |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0145445510368845 |
| ISSN: | 0145-4455 |
| Abstract: | The aim of this study was to assess the acceptability and feasibility of Vinyasa yoga as an adjunctive treatment for depressed patients who were not responding adequately to antidepressant medication. The authors also planned to ask participants for qualitative feedback on their experience of the class and to assess change over time in depression and in possible mediating variables. The authors recruited 11 participants in 1 month for an 8-week open trial of yoga classes. They found that 10 participants completed follow-up assessments, 9 of 10 were positive about their experience, and all provided feedback about what was and was not helpful about yoga, as well as barriers to class attendance. Over the 2-month period, participants exhibited significant decreases in depression symptoms and significant increases in an aspect of mindfulness and in behavior activation. This pilot study provided support for continuing to investigate Vinyasa yoga as an adjunct treatment for depression. The next step required is a rigorous randomized clinical trial. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 50 |
| Entry Date: | 2010 |
| Accession Number: | EJ883799 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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