The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences

The effects of an 8-week Hatha yoga intervention on executive function in older adults.

The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences July 14, 2014 Neha P Gothe, Arthur F Kramer, Edward Mcauley

Background: Few scientific studies have examined movement-based embodied contemplative practices such as yoga and their effects on cognition. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to examine the effects of an 8-week Hatha yoga intervention on executive function measures of task switching and working memory capacity. Methods: Community-dwelling older adults (N = 118; mean age =...