STUDY OF THE BALANCE STABILITY OF YOGA EXERCISES PRACTITIONERS by Vladimir Angelov, Ognian Tishinov, Evald Albert

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Harnessing the Four Elements for Mental Health by Jerome Sarris, Jerome Sarris, Michael de Manincor, Fiona Hargraves, Jack Tsonis, Jack Tsonis

“…Interventional examples with emerging evidentiary support include “forest-bathing,” heat therapy, sauna, light therapy, “greenspace” and “bluespace” exercise, horticulture, clay art therapy activities, and pranayamic yoga breathing exercises. Further robust research is however required to firmly validate many of these interventions, and to establish their therapeutic applications for the benefit of specific mental health disorders.…”
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The role of emotional competencies in psychological responding to COVID-19 pandemic by Kozina Ana, Vidmar Maša, Veldin Manja, Pivec Tina, Peras Igor

“…We also examined whether practising mindfulness with inner (meditation-based) and body (yoga-based) exercises supports emotional competencies. Our sample consisted of 364 participants (83.5% females, M = 37.21 years, SD = 12.92 years). …”
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Efectos del Hatha-Yoga sobre la salud: Parte I by Vivian López González, Alejandro Díaz-Páez Waterland

“…For this reason, we intend to set forth some of the scientific research works carried out to prove the benefits of Hatha Yoga system exercises on the body functions and therefore, for its application in the treatment of several diseases at different ages. …”
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Yoga and attention: A systematic review by Kanchan Yadav, Arti Yadav, Sandeep Singh

“…The particular study on the systematic reviews showed the high effectiveness of yoga, yogic exercises, mindfulness, and other yogic techniques on the level of attention among children. …”
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Alternatives to hormone therapy for management of climacteric syndrome by G. B. Dikke

“…There is no evidence of benefits for vasomotor symptoms of yoga, breathing exercises, relaxation, herbal and homeopathic remedies, nutritional supplements.The information accumulated to date on the efficacy and safety of phytoestrogens (red clover extract) makes it possible to recommend them as an alternative to MHT for the treatment of disorders associated with involutive changes in the female reproductive system during the peri- and postmenopausal period.…”
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Effects of Yoga Respiratory Practice (Bhastrika pranayama) on Anxiety, Affect, and Brain Functional Connectivity and Activity: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Morgana M. Novaes, Morgana M. Novaes, Fernanda Palhano-Fontes, Fernanda Palhano-Fontes, Heloisa Onias, Heloisa Onias, Katia C. Andrade, Katia C. Andrade, Bruno Lobão-Soares, Tiago Arruda-Sanchez, Elisa H. Kozasa, Danilo F. Santaella, Danilo F. Santaella, Draulio Barros de Araujo, Draulio Barros de Araujo

“…Pranayama refers to a set of yoga breathing exercises. Recent evidence suggests that the practice of pranayama has positive effects on measures of clinical stress and anxiety. …”
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL QUALITIES IN CHILDREN AGED 5 – 6 YEARS OLD THROUGH A RANGE OF EXERCISES WITH ELEMENTS OF HATHA YOGA by I. A. Ivko, O. M. Chusovitina, E. I. Shvetsova

“…From the inventory of the Hatha-yoga breathing exercises the authors chose to use the exercises to build children’s skills of full breath through the gradual development of the methods of abdominal (diaphragmatic) breathing, breast breathing, and surface (clavicle) breathing. …”
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Trends in the Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies among US Adults with Current Asthma by Chukwuemeka E. Ogbu, Chisa Oparanma, Stella C. Ogbu, Otobo I. Ujah, Menkeoma L. Okoli, Russell S. Kirby

“…Our findings show that there was an increase in the use of at least one CAM from 41.3% in 2008 to 47.9% in 2019 (<i>p</i>-trend < 0.001) and an upward trend in the use of herbs, aromatherapy, yoga, breathing exercises, homeopathy, and naturopathy (<i>p</i>-trend < 0.05). …”
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Non-pharmacological interventions for tobacco cessation: A systematic review of existing practices and their effectiveness by Shyam Kanhaiya Saroj, Tushti Bhardwaj

“…In addition to behaviour counselling, yoga and exercises along with self-help material, video and phone counselling may have higher efficacy. …”
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Methods of Reducing Anxiety and Their Relationship with the Age of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Maryam Heidary, Marzieh Akbarzadeh

“…Seven participants (8.75%)<br />did yoga and exercised, and 21 (26.25%) used other methods to reduce their anxiety. …”
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Yoga experience as a predictor of psychological wellness in women over 45 years by N Moliver, E M Mika, M S Chartrand, R E Haussmann, SBS Khalsa

“…Results showed a dose-response effect, with yoga experience exercising an increasingly protective effect against low levels of SWB and vitality.…”
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Effect of a 16-Week Yoga Program on Cobb’s Angle in Female Patients with Scoliosis by Mi-Young Lee, Yoonjung Park, Dong-il Seo

“…BACKGROUND Long-term postural imbalances can promote the development of diseases such as scoliosis or pain in the neck, shoulders, arms, and lumbar spine. Yoga combines exercises that target muscular strength and flexibility, suggesting that it can aid in attenuating structural and postural imbalances without the need for invasive procedures. …”
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The Effect of Combination Pranayama Yoga and Endurance Training Exercise on Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) in Adult Asthmatic Patients by Akbar Nur, Kusnanto Kusnanto, Muhammad Amin, Muhammad Sajidin, Ninuk Dian Kurniawati, Arief Bakhtiar

“…The intervention group was given a combination exercise by doing pranayama yoga and endurance exercise for 6 weeks, 2x per week, 51 minutes for each training session. Pranayama yoga combination exercises and endurance exercise using trainer instructors and modules. …”
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Effects of yoga-based interventions on cognitive function in healthy older adults: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Sara Hoy, Josefine Östh, Michaela Pascoe, Aaron Kandola, Mats Hallgren

“…Physical activity has positive effects on health and cognition, but is decreasing among the elderly. Interest in yoga-based exercises has increased in this population, especially as an intervention targeting balance, flexibility, strength, and well-being. …”
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Transdiagnostic culturally adapted CBT with Farsi-speaking refugees: a pilot study by Schahryar Kananian, Sarah Ayoughi, Arieja Farugie, Devon Hinton, Ulrich Stangier

“…Culturally Adapted CBT (CA CBT) is a well evaluated, transdiagnostic group intervention for refugees, using psychoeducation, meditation, and Yoga-like exercises. Objective: An uncontrolled pilot study with male Farsi-speaking refugees from Afghanistan and Iran was conducted to investigate feasibility with this ethnic group; a group for which no previous CBT trials have been reported. …”
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A Prospective Pilot Study Evaluating Feasibility and Preliminary Effects of : A Mindfulness-based Intervention for Survivors of Lung Cancer and Their Family Members (Dyads) by Karen Kane McDonnell PhD, RN, David G. Gallerani MPH, Brandi R. Newsome MD, Otis L. Owens PhD, MPH, Jenay Beer PhD, Amanda R. Myren-Bennett MSN, RN, PhD Student, Elizabeth Regan DPT, PhD, James W. Hardin PhD, Lisa A. Webb PhD, RN, CEN

“…This pilot study evaluated feasibility and preliminary effects of a tailored mindfulness-based intervention, Breathe Easier, which encompasses meditation, 2 levels of mindful hatha yoga, breathing exercises, and participant interaction. Methods: Participants were recruited from 2 cancer programs in the US Southeast. …”
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Shape Manifestation of Respiration in the Axial System by Eliška Slawiková, Monika Šorfová, Tereza Dolanská

“…During the experiment was monitored maximum inhalation and maximum exhalation, and respiratory maneuver Kapalabhati, often used as one of the basic yoga breathing exercises. To detect trunk movement during the respiratory maneuver, we opted for a Qualysis – 3D torso topography. …”
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