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07/27/2025

𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗬: Yoga and Anxiety

Researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine conducted a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of Kundalini yoga in treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) compared to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and stress management education.
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🧪𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻
Participants: 226 adults diagnosed with GAD
Groups:
• CBT (structured talk therapy)
• Kundalini yoga
• Stress management education (control group)
Duration: 12 weeks of weekly 2-hour group sessions + daily homework
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🔎𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀
* CBT - 71% Meaningful symptom improvement . Most effective, with lasting results at 6-month follow-up.
* Kundalini Yoga - 54% Meaningful symptom improvement. More effective than stress education short-term but not sustained at 6 months.
* Stress Management - 33% Meaningful symptom improvement. Least effective.

Yoga was significantly more effective than stress education in reducing anxiety symptoms after 3 months.
CBT remained superior at the 6-month follow-up, suggesting longer-lasting benefits. Yoga is safe, accessible, and well-tolerated, making it a valuable complementary option for those unable or unwilling to access CBT or take medication.
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🧠 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
• Yoga may be a short-term effective tool for managing anxiety, especially for individuals seeking alternative or complementary treatments.
• Future research should explore which individuals benefit most from yoga, to better personalize treatment plans.
• Expanding treatment options can help reduce barriers to care and improve engagement with evidence-based therapies.

📚SOURCE: https://nyulangone.org/news/yoga-shown-improve-anxiety-study-finds

07/25/2025

𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗬: 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁-𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

🧘‍♀️ Study Overview
• Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of integrating yoga into a 6-month behavioral weight-loss program for adults with obesity or overweight.
• Published In: Obesity Journal
• Funded By: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).
• Led By: Researchers from University of Pittsburgh, Duke University Medical Center, and University of Zurich.

🔍 Study Design
• Participants: 50 adults with obesity or overweight.
• Yoga Styles Compared: 1) Restorative Hatha Yoga - Focuses on relaxation and holding poses. 2) Vinyasa Yoga - More vigorous, involving continuous movement through poses.

🧘🏻 Program Components:
• Calorie- and fat-reduced diet.
• Weekly behavioral group sessions.
• Yoga prescribed 5 days/week:• 4 home-based sessions.
• 1 supervised session.
• Duration increased from 20 to 60 minutes over time.

📊 Key Findings
• Weight Loss: Both yoga groups lost significant weight.
• Fitness Gains: Improved cardiorespiratory fitness in both groups.
• No Difference Between Styles: Both restorative and vinyasa yoga were equally effective.
• Yoga Adherence: Most participants practiced yoga 2–3 days/week, despite the 5-day prescription. Time was cited as a barrier, especially for longer sessions.

🗣️ Participant Feedback:
• Restorative yoga was rated as similar in intensity to brisk walking.
• Vinyasa yoga was rated as more intense than brisk walking.
• 65% of restorative yoga participants and 85% of vinyasa participants planned to continue yoga post-study.

🧠 Implications
• Feasibility: Yoga is a doable and beneficial addition to weight-loss programs.
• Effectiveness: Both styles support weight loss and fitness improvements.
• Future Research Needed: To compare yoga with other physical activities and assess long-term health outcomes.

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📖 NCCIH Study: www.nccih.nih.gov/research/research-results/study-sees-beneficial-role-of-yoga-in-weight-loss-program-for-adults-with-obesity-or-overweight

07/22/2025

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07/17/2025

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07/10/2025

𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗬: 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲.

A research study examined the impact of mindfulness-based interventions, such as meditation and yoga, on anxiety, depression, and chronic inflammation in patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). In this study, 159 participants with a clinical diagnosis of PD were randomized into meditation, yoga, and control groups. Those in the meditation and yoga groups followed a 90-minute group practice for 8 weeks.

Key Findings:
• Significant Reductions - Women in the yoga and meditation group showed statistically significant reductions in both anxiety and depression scores compared to the control group.
• Sustained Benefits - Improvements were maintained even at a 3-month follow-up.
• Holistic Impact - The intervention not only reduced symptoms but also enhanced overall well-being and emotional regulation.

Why It Matters:
This study adds to the growing body of evidence supporting yoga and meditation as effective, low-risk complementary therapies for mental health - especially for women navigating stress, mood disorders, or emotional burnout.

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