Journal of bodywork and movement therapies
December 1, 2025
Sohom Saha, Manohar Kumar Pahan, Debajit Karmakar et al.
2 citations
This study investigated the efficacy of an integrated psycho-yogic training program on psychological well-being in underperforming female athletes, addressing the gap in traditional sports training that often neglects psychological readiness. The research involved 56 female athletes aged 20-25 years, randomly divided into experimental and control groups of 28 participants each. The experimental...
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies
September 1, 2025
Tracey Mulvihill, Sandra Grace, Joanne Bradbury et al.
The aim of the study was to explore the experiences of positive mental health (PMH) in adults who engaged in a 10-week online Trauma-Informed Yoga (TIY) program. Participantsengaged in weekly, 1-h, pre-recorded online TIY intervention sessions for 10 weeks. They completed weekly diaries, and seven participants took part in semi-structured interviews of up to 1-h. Data were thematically...
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies
June 1, 2025
Bhattacharya Puneet, Chatterjee Sridip, Dilip Roy et al.
1 citation
Scientific findings reveal regular practice of traditional mind body exercises may reduce the invasion of chronic stressors and regain psychophysiological balance. This neuroautonomic relationship is assessed through several electrophysiological tools Heart Rate Variability (HRV) being one such measure. The present study compares the long-term cardio autonomic effects of yogasana - the physical...
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies
October 1, 2024
Maria Strömbäck, Erica Wiik, Malin Hägglund Oja et al.
1 citation
Mental disorders among young adults are a major health challenge. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has in previous research shown positive effects on mental health. However, research evaluating MBSR for young adults with mental disorders is insufficient and qualitative research exploring experiences of the programme is scarce. The aim of this study was to explore experiences of MBSR as...
Journal of bodywork and movement therapies
July 1, 2019
Apsornsawan Chatutain, Jindarut Pattana, Tunyakarn Parinsarum et al.
Age-related change of proprioception affects body balance among the elderly. Walking meditation (WM)-a mindfulness practice-involves focusing on leg movements while walking slowly, possibly improving brain processes for perception and balance adjustments. This study investigates the WM's effects on ankle proprioception and balance among the elderly. Fifty-eight women aged 69.25 ± 6.06 were...