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) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractDepression in older adults is shaped by spousal loss, social isolation, and biological and psychological changes. Mindful yoga therapy, which combines gentle physical movements with mindfulness practices, provides a non-drug approach to improving mental health in this group.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Older adults |
| Intervention | Mindful yoga therapy |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Mental health Depression economics Public health Physical activity |
| Key finding | 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.