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Why Yoga...?

Yoga and Mental Well-being: A Qualitative Exploration of the Lived Experiences of Yoga PractitionersParticipation in yoga has increased dramatically amongst all demographic groups in recent decades. While studies have explored the physical and mental benefits of yoga, few have focused on the lived experiences of those practicing yoga and why they ...

“I just start crying for no reason”: The experience of stress and depression in pregnant urban African American adolescents and their perception of yoga as a management strategyPerinatal health disparities are of particular concern with pregnant urban African American adolescents who have high rates of stress and depression during pregnancy, higher rates of adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes, and many barriers to ...

YOGA FOR CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN IN A PREDOMINANTLY MINORITY POPULATION: A PILOT RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALSeveral studies suggest yoga may be effective for chronic low back pain; however, trials targeting minorities have not been conducted. Assess the feasibility of studying yoga in a predominantly minority population with chronic low back pain. Collect ...

“I Am a Nice Person When I Do Yoga!!!”: A Qualitative Analysis of How Yoga Affects RelationshipsTo develop a better understanding of how yoga practice affects one’s interpersonal relationships. Qualitative. Content analysis was used to qualitatively analyze written comments (n = 171) made regarding yoga improving interpersonal relationships in ...

The effect of prenatal Hatha yoga on affect, cortisol and depressive symptoms

Why Reiki...?

Effects of Reiki therapy on quality of life: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsThis review aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effects of Reiki therapy on quality of life. The review followed standard scientific journal practices and a systematic search of PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library, with a ...

Reiki Is Better Than Placebo and Has Broad Potential as a Complementary Health TherapyThis study reviews the available clinical studies of Reiki to determine whether there is evidence for Reiki providing more than just a placebo effect. The available English-language literature of Reiki was reviewed, specifically for peer-reviewed ...

Why Sound Healing...?

The Healing Power of Sound as MeditationCan sound be healing and meditative? Research suggests that sound can be a powerful tool for healing.

Why Red Tent for Colored Girls.....?

An evaluation of the feasibility and acceptability of sister circles as an anxiety intervention for pregnant Black womenBlack women and their infants face heightened health risks during pregnancy, labor, and delivery that, for many, cost them their lives. Such health risks during this critical period are linked to increased rates of anxiety among Black pregnant and ...

To gather is to heal: Women’s mental health circles in rural Chiapas, MexicoIn the rural villages of the Sierra Madre region of Chiapas, women experiencing hardship show signs of emotional distress that are diagnosed as depression and anxiety by health professionals. In this study, we critically analyze the impact of a ...

Women’s circles as a culturally safe psychosocial intervention in Guatemalan indigenous communities: a community-led pilot randomised trialIndigenous Maya women in Guatemala show some of the worst maternal health indicators worldwide. Our objective was to test acceptability, feasibility and impact of a co-designed group psychosocial intervention (Women’s Circles) in a population with ...

In the Company of my Sisters: Sister Circles As An Anxiety Intervention For Professional African American Women

“No filters needed . . .”: A qualitative study exploring sister circles and workplace messages for Black women healthcare professionals during the double pandemicTo explore the experiences of Black women healthcare professionals during the pandemic in the United States, with a particular focus on those in sister circles. This is qualitative research with data from online survey results. A qualitative survey ...

Why Dance Your Yoga...?

Dance Is a Healing ArtThe purpose of this review is to evaluate the health benefits of dance and dance therapy in various health domains. Dance interventions included movement therapy with certified therapists, common dances such as ballroom dancing, salsa, and cha-cha ...

YOGA AND THE EXPERIENCE OF EMBODIMENT: A DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE LINKSThe impact of yoga on body image and embodiment has been a recent area of focus in the field of body image and eating disorders. This paper comprises a theoretical discussion of how the practice of yoga can lead to positive ways of inhabiting the ...

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