Kundalini Yoga for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: An Exploration of Treatment Efficacy and Possible Mechanisms.
M G Gabriel, Joshua Curtiss, Stefan G Hofmann, Sat Bir S Khalsa
International Journal of Yoga Therapy November 2018 DOI: 10.17761/2018-00003 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 49 |
| Population | Females aged 24 to 75 years with generalized anxiety disorder |
| Intervention | Kundalini Yoga |
| Duration | 8-week intervention |
| Topics | Anxiety Meditation |
| Keywords | Kundalini yoga Mediators |
| Key findings | Kundalini Yoga produced lower anxiety levels than a treatment-as-usual cognitive condition after 8 weeks, and changes in somatic symptoms mediated the treatment outcome. The authors suggest Kundalini Yoga may show promise for generalized anxiety disorder and might reduce symptom severity partly by reducing somatic symptoms. |
Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of Kundalini Yoga in reducing symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) compared to a common treatment-as-usual condition using cognitive techniques. A secondary objective was to explore potential treatment mechanisms. Females aged 24 to 75 years with GAD ( n = 49) received either an 8-week Kundalini Yoga intervention ( n = 34) or an 8-week treatment-as-usual condition ( n = 15). The yoga condition resulted in lower levels of anxiety relative to the treatment-as-usual condition. Furthermore, changes in somatic symptoms mediated treatment outcome for Kundalini Yoga. Kundalini Yoga may show promise as a treatment for GAD, and this treatment might convey its effect on symptom severity by reducing somatic symptoms.
Comparable studies
Other randomized controlled trials on anxiety, most cited first.
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