Author : Raquel Kirmse
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 43 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (972 download)
Book Synopsis An Examination of Yoga Effects on Perceived Stress, Sleep Quality, Cognitive Flexibility, and Quality of Life in a Community Sample by : Raquel Kirmse
Download or read book An Examination of Yoga Effects on Perceived Stress, Sleep Quality, Cognitive Flexibility, and Quality of Life in a Community Sample written by Raquel Kirmse and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Yoga is a practice that involves the integration of meditation, postures, and breathing in order to promote balance and/or harmony. Research has indicated that yoga may promote a number of positive psychological and physical health outcomes. Purpose: To evaluate the influence of Yoga on health related variables (cognitive flexibility, quality of life, sleep quality, and perceived stress) in a community sample of adult yoga practitioners Methods: Participants (50 women and 3 men) were recruited from yoga studios and were administered the Multicultural Quality of Life Index (MQLI), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), The Pittsburgh sleep Quality Index (PSQI), The Cognitive Flexibility Scale (CFS), The Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI), and were assessed on their frequency and intensity of yoga practice using The Timeline Followback Calendar. Results: Frequency and intensity of yoga practice were correlated with cognitive flexibility and improved sleep. Differences on health variables were not found between those who solely practice and those who practice and engage in additional exercise. Differences were not found between health variables and the type of yoga practice. Regression analyses indicated that the practice of yoga was predictive of cognitive flexibility scores with additional variability attributable to perceived stress scores. Conclusions: The regular practice of yoga may improve overall cognitive flexibility and improve sleep quality regardless of the type of practice or whether the individual engages in exercise.