Yoga Group Research Articles

Depression Levels in Yoga Practice: A Comparative Study of two Experiencing Practicing Yoga Groups During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Bali

Introduction: Depression is a serious problem that emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many people experience depression, especially those who test positive for Covid-19. The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in the level of depression in yoga practitioners with experience different durations of practicing yoga in SegerOger yoga practitioners during the Covid-19 outbreak. Methods: This research is an observational study with a cross-sectional study design. Seventy-eight respondents aged between 30 and 72 years were divided into two, namely yoga practice experience of fewer than two years and more than 2 years. Depression scores were assessed using the DASS 21. Data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney test. Result: The results of the research on the influence of the duration of yoga practice on depression showed that the average ranking data for the group of practitioners less than 2 years was 42.32 and for the group of practitioners more than 2 years, namely 36.95. Based on the results of the statistical test, it was found that the Asymp. The Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.164 was greater than the probability value of 0.05. Therefore, according to the decision-making basis for the Mann-Whitney U test, it can be concluded that there is no significant difference in the level of depression in yoga practitioners less than 2 years compared to more than 2 years. Conclusion: Based on the results of the study it was concluded that the duration of yoga experience does not affect the level of depression in Seger Oger Yoga practitioners

Effect of yoga on cardiac autonomic tone and lipid profile in perimenopausal women

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases and cholesterol levels are increased postmenopausal/perimenopausal women. Cardiac autonomic tone as assessed with heart rate variability (HRV) is also altered in postmenopausal women. Yoga practice improves vasomotor symptoms in postmenopausal women. Whether yoga can improve HRV and cholesterol levels in perimenopausal women is not clear. Methods: Sixty perimenopausal women, not on any medication, were randomized into two groups; yoga (n=30, age 44±2.64 years) and control (n=30, age 46±5.09 years). The yoga group practiced meditation, pranayama, and few simple asanas for 40 min/day, 6 days/week for four weeks along with their daily routine activities. The control group practiced no additional exercises except their daily routine activities. Short-term HRV, lipid profile, and other biochemical parameters were assessed at the beginning and after four weeks and compared. Results: Both groups were comparable in terms of their age body mass index (BMI), blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), and respiratory rate at 0 week. The yoga group showed a decrease in BMI, HR, systolic BP, total cholesterol [167.81±32.69 vs 144.46±26.98 mg/dl, p=0.013], LDL-cholesterol [118.19±28.25 vs 94.33±23.55 mg/dl, 0.002]; and an increase in HDL-cholesterol (49.62±6.34 vs 56.37±8.19 mg/dl, p=0.004), markers of cardiac parasympathetic tone [SDNN {33.3(24.35-40.1) vs 43.2(34.4-50.1) ms, p=0.041}, rMSSD {25.2(21.95-33.05) vs 30.6(25.1-38.0) ms, p=0.034}, and high frequency power] after four weeks of yoga practice. Conclusion: Parasympathetic tone and HDL-cholesterol increased, whereas total and LDL-cholesterol, BMI, HR, and systolic BP decreased in perimenopausal women after four weeks of yoga practice. It is suggested that yoga can be a cardio-protective alternative therapeutic measure in perimenopausal women.

Effects of yoga in men with prostate cancer on quality of life and immune response: a pilot randomized controlled trial

BackgroundDiagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer is associated with anxiety, fear, and depression in up to one-third of men. Yoga improves health-related quality of life (QoL) in patients with several types of cancer, but evidence of its efficacy in enhancing QoL is lacking in prostate cancer.MethodsIn this randomized controlled study, 29 men newly diagnosed with localized prostate cancer were randomized to yoga for 6 weeks (n = 14) or standard-of-care (n = 15) before radical prostatectomy. The primary outcome was self-reported QoL, assessed by the Expanded Prostate Index Composite (EPIC), Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Prostate (FACT-P), Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT–F), Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) at baseline, preoperatively, and 6 weeks postoperatively. Secondary outcomes were changes in immune cell status and cytokine levels with yoga.ResultsThe greatest benefit of yoga on QoL was seen in EPIC-sexual (mean difference, 8.5 points), FACIT-F (6.3 points), FACT-Functional wellbeing (8.6 points), FACT-physical wellbeing (5.5 points), and FACT-Social wellbeing (14.6 points). The yoga group showed increased numbers of circulating CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells, more production of interferon-gamma by natural killer cells, and increased Fc receptor III expression in natural killer cells. The yoga group also showed decreased numbers of regulatory T-cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells, indicating antitumor activity, and reduction in inflammatory cytokine levels (granulocyte colony-stimulating factor [0.55 (0.05–1.05), p = 0.03], monocyte chemoattractant protein [0.22 (0.01–0.43), p = 0.04], and FMS-like tyrosine kinase-3 ligand [0.91 (−0.01, 1.82), p = 0.053].ConclusionsPerioperative yoga exercise improved QoL, promoted an immune response, and attenuated inflammation in men with prostate cancer. Yoga is feasible in this setting and has benefits that require further investigation.Trial registrationclinicaltrials.org (NCT02620033).

A study protocol for a randomised controlled trial on the efficacy of yoga as an adjuvant therapy for patients with Ankylosing spondylitis amidst COVID-19 pandemic

BackgroundAmidst the adversities of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health care system has seen a new paradigm shift towards e-health or telehealth services. In the advent of catering to the geometrically increasing health care needs of the patients suffering from various chronic health conditions when in social isolation, the need for such shifts is paramount. Patients with Ankylosing spondylitis using immunosuppressants with variable degrees of disabilities are at higher risk from this isolated status. This study aims to assess the efficacy of e-Yoga as a treatment option for these patients. MethodsThe proposed study is a single-center, parallel-group prospective randomized, open-blinded end-point trial. Patients aged between 30 and 50 years will be recruited from the members of Antardhwani: A society of ankylosing spondylitis based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Yoga experts will administer a scientifically developed and validated Yoga module via e-Yoga modalities. A total of 135 patients will be recruited and randomly allocated to Yoga and control groups. Data will be recorded at baseline and three months on disease activity, degree of functional limitations in patients, quality of life, inflammatory biomarkers, depression, and anxiety using Bath AS Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), Bath AS Functional Index (BASFI), AS Quality of Life index (ASQOL), C reactive protein (CRP), Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), Physical health questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4), respectively. DiscussionThe study will report the efficacy of e-Yoga in catering to the physical and mental insufficiencies of inpatients with Ankylosing spondylitis amidst COVID-19 pandemic. The study is prospectively registered in the Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI/2020/08/027215)

Cognitive and psychosocial effects of an acute sun salutation intervention among adults with stress

Evidence suggests that yoga can improve executive functioning (EF) and psychological well-being, but there is no evidence whether flow-based, moderate-intensity forms of yoga can deliver similar benefits. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to test the aforementioned effects of engaging in a 30-min, video-guided sun salutation exercise (n = 25), relative to aerobic exercise (n = 22) and attentional control (n = 24). Low-active participants (Mage = 27.84; 87.3% female), with symptoms of stress, completed psychosocial assessments and tasks assessing EF, before and after the session. Results showed a significant group difference for state anxiety (p = .01, ηp2 = 0.13) and stress (p < .05, ηp2 = 0.09), in favor of the yoga group. No significant between-groups differences in EF were observed. Results suggest that video-guided, flow-based forms of yoga can induce immediate improvements in well-being, yet extended involvement may be required to realize performance improvements in memory and processing speed.

Effect of yoga practice on Cognition in Hypertensive Patients

Background: Yoga is one such alternative healthcare practice thought to improve blood pressure control. There is no single definition of the practice of yoga, that is universally accepted although it is generally described as an ancient tradition (originating 5,000 to 8,000 years ago) that incorporates postures, breath control, and meditation, as well as specific ethical practices. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective, descriptive and observational study. Department of Physiology, Index Medical College, Hospital and Research center Indore. Period of study is from January 2020 to December 2021. Seventy hypertensive subjects on yoga therapy and Seventy hypertensive subjects on without yoga therapy was enrolled in this study. Both groups were advised to continue their regular medicines. Result: A total of 70 patients who fulfilled the selection criteria during the study were enrolled. Pre-test Yoga Group Mean LNS increased from 8.04±0.74 (Mean±SD) to Post-test 10.14±0.66. In control group Mean LNS in pre-test 8.54±0.58 and post-test 8.67±0.36. However, the difference in Mean LNS in Yoga Group is statistically significant. (P value &lt; 0.05). Conclusion: A Short Yoga program for patient to practice at home seems to have a positive effect on self-rated quality of life and reduction of stress. It also lowered the patient perception on stress and it enhanced the patient perception on health.

EEG Based Demarcation of Yogic and Non-Yogic Sleep Patterns Using Power Spectral Analysis

Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals resulting from recordings of polysomnography play a significant role in determining the changes in physiology and behavior during sleep. This study aims at demarcating the sleep patterns of yogic and non-yogic subjects. Frequency domain features based on power spectral density methods were explored in this study. The EEG recordings were segmented into 1s and 0.5s. EEG patterns with four windowing scheme overlaps (0%, 50%, 60% and 75%) to ensure stationarity of the signal in order to investigate the effect of the pre-processing stage. In order to recognize the yoga and non-yoga group through N3 sleep stage, non-linear KNN classifier was introduced and performance was evaluated in terms of sensitivity and specificity. The experimental results show that modified covariance PSD estimate is the best method in classifying the sleep stage N3 of yogic and non-yogic subjects with 95% confidence interval, sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of 97.3%, 98% and 97%, respectively.

Effects of yoga on stress, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, and the quality of life among employees of diamond industry: A new approach in employee wellness

BACKGROUND: Diamond industry employees often experience musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and stress, contributing to a low quality of life (QoL). Yoga is an ancient discipline of mind-body practice Yoga has numerous health benefits. OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the efficacy of workplace yoga in improving stress, musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and QoL among employees of the diamond industry. METHODS: One-hundred sixty-six employees of the diamond industry between the ages of 20 and 60 participated in the study. Participants were assigned to either yoga (n = 84) or waitlist (n = 82) groups. The yoga group received one hour of yoga, four days a week for three consecutive months. Participants in the waitlist group followed their daily routines. Musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, stress, and QoL were assessed at baseline and after three months. RESULTS: One-hundred fifty-five employees completed the study. The yoga group showed significant (p &lt; 0.05) improvement in pain, perceived stress, fatigue, and QoL domains after three months compared to baseline. The waitlist group showed no significant improvement in any of the measures. In the post scores comparison between the groups revealed a significant difference between the groups. CONCLUSION: Workplace yoga found to be a useful, cost-effective and feasible intervention in improving stress, musculoskeletal pain, fatigues and quality of life among employees of the diamond industry. Yoga may be implemented in the workplace as a wellness program at the workplace.

Changes in Pain Self-Efficacy, Coping Skills, and Fear-Avoidance Beliefs in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Yoga, Physical Therapy, and Education for Chronic Low Back Pain.

We evaluated exercise interventions for cognitive appraisal of chronic low back pain (cLBP) in an underserved population. We conducted a secondary analysis of the Back to Health Trial, showing yoga to be noninferior to physical therapy (PT) for pain and function outcomes among adults with cLBP (n = 320) recruited from primary care clinics with predominantly low-income patients. Participants were randomized to 12 weeks of yoga, PT, or education. Cognitive appraisal was assessed with the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ), Coping Strategies Questionnaire (CSQ), and Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ). Using multiple imputation and linear regression, we estimated within- and between-group changes in cognitive appraisal at 12 and 52 weeks, with baseline and the education group as references. Participants (mean age = 46 years) were majority female (64%) and majority Black (57%), and 54% had an annual household income <$30,000. All three groups showed improvements in PSEQ (range 0-60) at 12 weeks (yoga, mean difference [MD] = 7.0, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 4.9, 9.0; PT, MD = 6.9, 95% CI: 4.7 to 9.1; and education, MD = 3.4, 95% CI: 0.54 to 6.3), with yoga and PT improvements being clinically meaningful. At 12 weeks, improvements in catastrophizing (CSQ, range 0-36) were largest in the yoga and PT groups (MD = -3.0, 95% CI: -4.4 to -1.6; MD = -2.7, 95% CI: -4.2 to -1.2, respectively). Changes in FABQ were small. No statistically significant between-group differences were observed on PSEQ, CSQ, or FABQ at either time point. Many of the changes observed at 12 weeks were sustained at 52 weeks. All three interventions were associated with improvements in self-efficacy and catastrophizing among low-income, racially diverse adults with cLBP. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT01343927.

Is Weekly Frequency of Yoga Practice Sufficient? Physiological Effects of Hatha Yoga Among Healthy Novice Women.

Beneficial physical and physiological health outcomes of yoga practice are well-supported by empirical data. However, whether weekly frequency of training is sufficient to evoke positive changes, is still an open question. The present intervention study investigated the effects of 10 weekly sessions of beginner level hatha yoga with respect to indicators of physical fitness and physiological markers. 82 young women (mean age of 22.0 ± 3.83 years) participated in the study. The yoga group (N = 49) attended a yoga course consisting of 10 sessions (1.5 h each) on a weekly basis. The control group (N = 33) did not receive any intervention. BMI, body fat percentage, balance (one-leg-stand test with open and closed eyes, functional reach test), flexibility (side bend test, modified sit and reach test) core muscle strength (plank test) as well as resting heart rate (HR), and heart rate variability (HRV) were assessed 1 week before and after the course. Both frequentist and Bayesian analysis showed an improvement in flexibility and balance in the yoga group compared to the control group. The yoga group showed also increased core muscle strength. No changes with respect to BMI, body fat percentage, resting HR and HRV were found. Ninety minute beginner level hatha yoga classes were characterized by 93.39 HR and 195 kcal energy consumption on average. The present findings suggest that weekly setting of a 10-session long hatha yoga training leads to improvements in balance, flexibility and core muscle strength among healthy young women. However, for changes in BMI, body fat percentage, resting HR and HRV longer, and/or more intense interventions are needed.

Análise dos sistemas de controle do equilíbrio em idosos praticantes das modalidades ioga, ginástica e alongamento do Serviço de Orientação do Exercício de Vitória/ES

Diferentes intervenções motoras têm sido amplamente investigadas no controle do equilíbrio em idosos. Entretanto, ainda não está elucidado qual o tipo de intervenção motora que promove melhoras nos sistemas de controle do equilíbrio em idosos. O objetivo do estudo foi comparar diferentes intervenções motoras do sistema de controle do equilíbrio em idosos. Participaram do estudo 56 idosos, distribuídos em grupo sedentário (SED), grupo ginástica (GG), grupo ioga (GI) e grupo alongamento (GA). Os participantes foram avaliados através da ferramenta Balance Evaluation System Test (BESTest), desenvolvida para avaliar seis itens do sistema de controle do equilíbrio. As variáveis analisadas no estudo foram as pontuações obtidas em cada um dos itens do BESTest. Os resultados mostraram que o GG e GI apresentaram valores maiores no BESTest comparado ao grupo SED. Ainda, para os itens estabilidade da marcha e limites de estabilidade apresentaram valores maiores comparados aos demais itens do BESTest. A conclusão do estudo é que idosos praticantes de ginástica e de ioga, modalidades oferecidas pelo Serviço de Orientação ao Exercício (SOE) tem capacidade de promover benefícios ao sistema de controle do equilíbrio em idosos.

A randomised, controlled trial of meditation and yoga in permanent atrial fibrillation: the MAYA study

Abstract Background The role of yoga in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) is known. But its role in permanent AF has not been studied. Purpose The objectives of our study are to evaluate the effects of yoga on symptoms, heart rate, quality of life, hospitalisations, medication adherence and echocardiographic parameters in permanent AF. Methods We conducted a single centre, randomised, participant blinded, parallel group, sham-controlled study between October 2019 and September 2020. We included patients aged 18–65 years with permanent AF due to any cause. Patients in New York Heart Association (NYHA) class≥3, modified European Heart Rhythm Association (mEHRA) class ≥3 and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)&amp;lt;30% were excluded. Total of 84 patients underwent randomisation into two groups of 42 each. None of the participants had prior knowledge or contraindications to yoga. Subjects in yoga arm underwent supervised and self-performed yoga sessions consisting of various asanas, pranayamas and dhyana, while those in the sham arm underwent supervised and self-performed joint exercises, each session lasting for 60 minutes/day for 6 days a week along with guideline directed medical therapy in both arms. The primary endpoints were improvement in NYHA class, mEHRA class, heart rate at rest and after 6 minute walk test, 6 minute walk distance, quality of life, medication adherence, hospitalisations, LVEF and left atrial volume index at 3 months. The secondary endpoints included the same parameters assessed at 1month. Quality of life was assessed by the short form (SF)-36 questionnaire which has eight domains. Scores for each domain range from 0 to 100, with a higher score defining a more favourable health state. All analyses were based on intention to treat principle. Results The groups were well-matched at baseline. The mean age of study participants was 50.62±12.97 years, 56% were women and the most common risk factor was rheumatic heart disease found in 47.6% of the cases. Four patients in the yoga group and 3 in the sham group were lost to follow up. There was significant improvement in various parameters in the yoga arm at 1 and 3 months. (Figures 1 and 2). Hospitalisation at 3 months was lower in the yoga arm (0.73±0.81) versus sham arm (1.13±0.93); p=0.044. Out of 38 patients in the yoga arm, 6 patients had improvement in the medication adherence compared to 9 patients (out of 39) in the sham arm at 3 months, p=0.419, OR (95% CI) = 0.62 (0.19–1.96). Higher the compliance to yoga, defined by the number of sessions per week, more was the improvement in various parameters. No harms were noted. Conclusion Among patients of permanent AF already on medical therapy, yoga significantly improves symptoms, heart rate, functional capacity, quality of life and hospitalisations when compared to a sham procedure. Larger, multicentre, double blinded studies are required to generalise the results, though participant blinding cannot be 100% assured. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: None.

SEE ONE, DO ONE, TEACH ONE: YOGA FOR SCHOOLS, INDIVIDUALS, AND GROUP PRACTICE

SEE ONE, DO ONE, TEACH ONE: YOGA FOR SCHOOLS, INDIVIDUALS, AND GROUP PRACTICE

Comparisons of tai chi and Iyengar yoga intervention effects on muscle strength, balance, and confidence in balance.

The aim of the study is to compare a 16-week tai chi and Iyengar yoga program effects on muscle strength, static and dynamic balance, and balance confidence in elderly people. A total of 48 participants (≥60 years old) without mobility-impairing neurological disease, dementia, cardiovascular disease/symptoms during moderate exercise, poorly controlled hypertension, or balance-impairing drug use. Participants were divided into a tai chi group, an Iyengar yoga group, and a control group (eight males and eight females per group), using a restricted randomization scheme generated by software. While the former two undertook 16-week exercise programs, the control group received general education. Maximum concentric strength was measured with an isokinetic dynamometer. The one-legged stand with eyes closed, "8 feet up and go," and Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) scale were used to assess static balance, dynamic balance, and balance confidence in daily activities, respectively. Both programs improved all measures significantly with tai chi being more effective for increasing knee flexor strength (P=0.045) and extensor strength (P=0.032) and ABC score (P=0.034); Iyengar yoga was more effective for improving static balance (P=0.014) and dynamic balance (P=0.025; all P values here vs. the other program). Tai chi and Iyengar yoga can improve strength, balance, and balance confidence among older people. Both are suitable exercise choices for older adults.

Impact of 10-Min Daily Yoga Exercises on Physical and Mental Discomfort of Home-Office Workers During COVID-19.

Evaluate the effects of 10 min/day of yoga for 1 month on musculoskeletal discomfort and mood disturbance of home-office workers. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many people to switch to teleworking. The abrupt change from an office setting to an improvised home-office may negatively affect the musculoskeletal and emotional health of workers. By providing mental and physical exercises, yoga may be effective in reducing adverse effects. Fifty-four participants (42 women, 12 men) followed a 1-month yoga program, while 40 participants (26 women, 14 men) continued with their common work routine. The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire was used to evaluate severity, interference with work and frequency of pain, and to obtain a total discomfort score for 25 body areas. Mood disturbance was evaluated with the Profile of Mood States questionnaire. Both groups completed both questionnaires, before and after the experimentation period. After 1 month, for the yoga group only, significant reductions were observed in the discomfort of eyes, head, neck, upper and lower back, right wrist, and hips/buttocks, as well as reductions in discomfort severity, frequency and interference for the neck, upper and lower back. Total mood disturbance was also significantly reduced for the yoga group only. No favorable changes occurred for the control group. The yoga intervention program appears to reduce musculoskeletal discomfort and mood disturbance of home-office workers. Sedentary workers may benefit from 10 min/day of yoga during the workday to attenuate potential physical and emotional discomfort during the current pandemic and beyond.

A comparison of balance and leg muscle strength between tai chi and yoga in older adults: A cross-sectional study

Background: There is increasing evidence that practicing tai chi or yoga can improve the elderly’s physical performance. This study aimed to compare the effects of tai chi and yoga on balance and leg muscle strength in the elderly. Material &amp; Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 90 elderly persons who practice tai chi (n = 36), yoga (n = 23), and a control group (n = 31). The balance function was assessed using the single-leg stance (SLS) test, while leg muscle strength (LMS) was assessed using a leg-back dynamometer. A Chi-square, Spearman rank test, one-way ANOVA with LSD post hoc were applied. The significance was set at p&lt;0.05. Results: One-way ANOVA showed a difference in LMS and SLS between groups (p&lt;0.01). LSD post hoc analysis found the difference in LMS between tai chi and yoga (64.3 vs. 41.5, p&lt;0.01) and tai chi and control (64.3 vs. 30.4, p&lt;0.01). The difference was also found in SLS between tai chi and control (36.7 vs. 6.2, p&lt;0.01) and between yoga and control (41.4 vs. 6.2, p&lt;0.01). Conclusion: Elderly persons who participated in tai chi and yoga demonstrated higher LMS and SLS performance than the sedentary participants. The tai chi group showed better muscle strength than the yoga group.

Baby Yoga Improves Weight of Baby 3-12 Month

Background: Emotional closeness is very important for physical growth, emotions and intelligence of babies. The benefit of doing Yoga is to create physical and mental health as well as creating a balance. Research on the effect of baby yoga on infant growth is still limited. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of yoga on the baby's body weight and lengthMethods: The research method used is quasi-experimental design with the Pre-Post-test Control Group Design method. This study involved 36 samples of infants who had nutritional problems. Which were divided into 2 groups with 18 samples each. The treatment was carried out for 2 months, and 4 treatments were carried out monthly. The statistical test used is paired sample T-Test dan independent T-Test.Results: The statistical test result of paired sample T-Test for Baby Yoga treatment significantly affected the baby's weight and body length with p value = 0.000. The results of the Independent T-Test, the difference in body weight between the baby yoga group with growth and development stimulation was known to be p 0.05 (p = 0.012), there was a difference in weight gain between baby yoga and growth and development stimulation. However, for differences in body length difference test, showing a value of p 0.05 (p = 0.150), the results in body weight and body length difference between the treatment of baby yoga with growth and growth stimulation showed that there was no significant difference between the provision of baby yoga with growth and growth stimulation to increase body length.Conclusion: There is a weight difference between baby yoga treatment and growth stimulation, but no significant difference for body length.

Effects of Yoga Therapy and Walking Therapy in Reducing Blood Sugar Levels on Diabetes Mellitus Patients in the Community

BACKGROUND: The increasing of diabetes mellitus cases in Indonesia may be due to changes in people’s lifestyles, which is lack of exercise. Factors that may contribute to the high prevalence of diabetes mellitus sufferers other than genetics are exacerbated by environmental factors. Exercise interventions have been effective in counterbalancing diabetes complications. Yoga exerts a beneficial effect on insulin kinetics and the resulting lipid profile. Yoga helps redistribute body fat and reduces obesity which may lead to insulin resistance. In addition, other types of physical activity that can be done by diabetes mellitus patients are adequate morning walking while having scenery leisure for 30 min or more. AIM: This study was conducted to determine the effect of yoga therapy and walking therapy on diabetes mellitus patients in the community. METHODS: Quantitative research using randomized control trial, conducted in Gedongan Village, Baki Subdistrict, Sukoharjo Regency, involving 54 samples divided into three groups. Inclusion criteria: Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, fasting glucose levels of 126 mg/dl, no complication, and no insulin therapy or diabetes medication. The outcome measured was fasting blood sugar levels. The intervention group performed therapy for 12 weeks with a duration of 3 times a week. RESULTS: The average fasting sugar levels in the yoga group pre (217.00) post (187.72) p (0.001), the walking group averaged pre (209.89) post (193.83) p (0.001), and the control group averaged pre (221.50) post (225.17) p (0.067). CONCLUSION: There was an effect of yoga therapy and walking therapy on reducing fasting glucose levels.

Effect of yoga on posttraumatic growth and quality of life in first‐time mothers: A randomized controlled trial

This study aims to examine the effect of yoga on posttraumatic growth and quality of life in postpartum mothers. The study was conducted as randomized controlled. There were 160 participant mothers, including 80 for the yoga group and 80 for the control group. Mothers in the yoga group participated in individual yoga practices at their homes every weekday for 10 weeks. The personal information form, posttraumatic growth inventory (PTGI), and short form-36 (SF-36) Quality of Life Scale were used to collect data. The results showed that total and subscale mean scores of the PTGI were higher in the yoga group than the control group after the intervention. In comparison to the control group, the mean scores of the yoga group were higher in subscales as physical functioning, role-physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, mental health of the SF-36, after the intervention. The yoga increased psychological growth and quality of life in the postpartum period. Health professionals could use yoga to increase the quality of life of mothers and to ensure their psychological growth in health care.

Prophylactic Role of Mandukasan and OM Chanting Patients Who Survives with Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most chronic non-communicable diseases in the enire world. Yoga is an part of Indian culture which doing ancient times by our rishi munis. Nowadays science has been considered yoga for management of various diseases i.e. hypertension, diabetes, asthma. In this case study had been conducted to understand effect of yoga in type 2 diabetics. Yoga group were put through mandukasanasana and mandukasan with OM chanting for 40 days. Biochemical parameters was performed i.e. FBG, PPBG and HbA1C. It can be concluded that mandukasan with OM chanting has been helpful as an adjunct to medical therapy to minimize the biochemical parameters. Yoga therapy helpful for the status of diabetics in terms of reduction of drug doses, physical and mental alertness and prevention of various complications related to diabetes.&#x0D; Keywords: Mandukasan, OM Chanting, Diabetes