Exploring An Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga for Mental Health

In this episode, we will review an article in the journal, 'Frontiers in Psychiatry' entitled, "A roadmap to understanding interoceptive awareness and post-traumatic stress disorder: a scoping review," published May 2024.
Listen in to explore how interoceptive awareness is defined, measured, and interconnected with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Publication Discussed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11150711/
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In this episode, we will review an article in the journal, 'Perspectives on Psychological Science' entitled, "Awe as a Pathway to Mental and Physical Health," published March 2023.
Listen in to learn what research has shown about the relationship of 'awe' as not just a fleeting feeling, but as an emotion with measurable impacts on our mental and physical health, and one which fosters a state of well-being that can be both profound and lasting.
Publication Discussed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10018061/
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In this episode, we will review an article in the journal, 'Schizophrenia Research' entitled, "Clinical effects of a yoga-based intervention for patients with schizophrenia — A six-month randomized controlled trial," published May 2024.
Listen in to learn what this article says about incorporating yoga as an adjunctive treatment for schizophrenia, and how yoga contributes to improved mental health outcomes.
Publication Discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38795661/
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In this episode, we will review an article in the journal, 'Frontiers in Psychology' entitled, "Trauma informed weight lifting: considerations for coaches, trainers and gym environments," published July 2023.
Listen in to learn what this article suggests about how weight lifting can help reduce PTSD symptoms, increase self-confidence, and foster social connections.
Publication Discussed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10400004/
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In this episode, we will review an article in the journal, 'Frontiers in Psychiatry' entitled, "Neurobiological basis for the application of yoga in drug addiction," published April 2024.
Listen in to learn what this article indicates is the role of yoga and drug addiction.
Publication Discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38699450/
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In this episode, we will review an article in the journal, 'World Journal of Methodology' entitled, "Therapeutic role of yoga in hypertension," published March 2024.
Listen in to learn what this article supports as the role of yoga in supporting cardiovascular health.
Publication Discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38577206/
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In this episode, we will review an article in the journal, 'Frontiers in Psychology,' entitled, "Promoting mental health and wellbeing in schools: the impact of yoga on young people's relaxation and stress levels," published May 2023.
We will review a study that looked into the utilization of yoga interventions in schools, and consider how yoga might be used to help improve student mental health and relaxation.
We’ll consider if the traditional practice of yoga, has a future place, in helping students have access to better skills for stress management, and emotional balance?
Publication Discussed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10229855/
Websites referenced: https://teenyoga.com/ and https://hippocampusproject.eu/
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In this episode, we will review an article in the Journal: 'Complementary Therapies in Medicine,' entitled, "The ethics of yoga in (mental) healthcare: Beyond the traditional Eightfold path," published October 2023. We will explore the ethical challenges of yoga in mental healthcare, and consider the implications of adapting yoga into secular healthcare settings. We'll also differentiate between cultural appropriation and cultural borrowing from a yogic intervention perspective, and consider the need for diversity and accessibility in yoga interventions, to ensure it serves a broad range of people from different demographics and abilities.
Publication Discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37640167/
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In this episode, we will review an article in the Journal - 'Cureus: Journal of Medical Science, "A Randomized Controlled Trial on Pranayama and Yoga Nidra for Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Cervical Cancer, Undergoing Standard of Care," published March 2024.
We will examine the nature of cervical cancer, the psychological toll it creates in patients, and how specific yogic practices, like pranayama and yoga nidra, could help revolutionize the recovery process by bridging the gap between traditional care and holistic therapy.
Publication Discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38595893/
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In this episode, we will review an article in: 'Healthcare' entitled, "Implementing Trauma-Informed Care—Settings, Definitions, Interventions, Measures, and Implementation across Settings: A Scoping Review” published 2024.
We'll explore Trauma-Informed Care, a valuable approach to being human that reaches deep into the heart of healthcare practice, shifting perspectives from symptomatic treatment to understanding the whole person, and the backdrop of their life experiences. It's an approach that demands sensitivity, compassion, and a recognition of trauma as a pervasive element that affects not only patients & clients but also the fabric of healthcare organizations.
Publication Discussed: https://www.mdpi.com/2768466
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