Yoga is a complementary treatment modality that has been shown to be effective in those suffering from depression. Yoga is an ancient Indian practice, known to be beneficial for overall health and relaxation. It uses specific body positions, breathing exercises and meditation to help connect ones mind and body whilst also helping to promote strength and flexibility at the physical level. (Verrastro 2014, p.1). Depression is defined as a serious mental health illness that causes a prolonged state of low mood and loss of interest in usual activities. It can manifest as many physical and psychological symptoms that can have detrimental effects on ones ability to cope on a daily basis with consequential depletion in energy levels, mental focus,
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It was designed to broaden the understanding of the experience of woman suffering from depression who undertook participation in a yoga intervention as a treatment modality. The study involved twelve women with a known diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). These women took part in an eight week gentle yoga intervention where data was collected through semi- structured daily interviews that lasted around twenty to forty minutes. The women were recruited through the University of Virginias institutional review board (IBR), approved recruitment materials, word of mouth or referrals made by mental health providers. The results showed that the women used their own experience of depression to describe their personal experience of yoga. Through their documentation, two major themes were identified. The first was that the experience of depression as described by these women, involves stress, persisting negative thoughts (rumination) and the feeling of isolation. The second showed that they found yoga to be a beneficial modality in assisting to overcome these key components of depression. The study concluded that yoga provides a resource for meditating stress, controlling persisting negative thoughts and facilitates mindfulness that connects one self with others, undermining and challenging the key psychological components that make up the framework of …show more content…
One of them being the fact that it was not a randomized controlled group,they could not further there investigation and acquire further statistics comparing those who participated in the iRest yoga nidra program to those who may be using other means of coping, such as stress management, traditional mental health services or medication. The research also took place during several semesters making it hard to retain the same participants through out the trial. In future studies it would be beneficial if student received academic credit so that it might reduce the risk of this happening. Results show that even though there was a lack of resources for this trial the students still showed substantial improvements. Not only was there a significant decrease in stress levels, depression and worry, participants also reported a higher level of observation and mindfulness. The study concluded That yes iRest yoga nidra is a effective yoga practice to decrease symptoms off stress, depression and worry especially helpful for those with major depressive disorder, who have experienced trauma and those who have a history with substance
It was designed to broaden the understanding of the experience of woman suffering from depression who undertook participation in a yoga intervention as a treatment modality. The study involved twelve women with a known diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). These women took part in an eight week gentle yoga intervention where data was collected through semi- structured daily interviews that lasted around twenty to forty minutes. The women were recruited through the University of Virginias institutional review board (IBR), approved recruitment materials, word of mouth or referrals made by mental health providers. The results showed that the women used their own experience of depression to describe their personal experience of yoga. Through their documentation, two major themes were identified. The first was that the experience of depression as described by these women, involves stress, persisting negative thoughts (rumination) and the feeling of isolation. The second showed that they found yoga to be a beneficial modality in assisting to overcome these key components of depression. The study concluded that yoga provides a resource for meditating stress, controlling persisting negative thoughts and facilitates mindfulness that connects one self with others, undermining and challenging the key psychological components that make up the framework of …show more content…
One of them being the fact that it was not a randomized controlled group,they could not further there investigation and acquire further statistics comparing those who participated in the iRest yoga nidra program to those who may be using other means of coping, such as stress management, traditional mental health services or medication. The research also took place during several semesters making it hard to retain the same participants through out the trial. In future studies it would be beneficial if student received academic credit so that it might reduce the risk of this happening. Results show that even though there was a lack of resources for this trial the students still showed substantial improvements. Not only was there a significant decrease in stress levels, depression and worry, participants also reported a higher level of observation and mindfulness. The study concluded That yes iRest yoga nidra is a effective yoga practice to decrease symptoms off stress, depression and worry especially helpful for those with major depressive disorder, who have experienced trauma and those who have a history with substance