Mindful Yoga Therapy For Elderly Depression: Community-Based Nonpharmacological Approach
Gaceta Médica de Caracas January 29, 2026 DOI: 10.47307/gmc.2026.134.s1.19 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Older adults |
| Intervention | Mindful yoga therapy |
| Topics | Meditation Depression |
| Keywords | Mental health Depression economics Public health Physical activity Psychotherapist Clinical psychology |
| Key points | Mindful yoga therapy offers a non-pharmacological approach to improving mental health in older adults with depression. |
Abstract
Introduction: Depression among older adults is a multifaceted public health concern influenced by factors such as spousal loss, social isolation, and biological and psychological changes. Mindful yoga therapy, integrating gentle physical movements with mindfulness practices, offers a non-pharmacological approach to improving mental health in this population.