Development and evaluation of a yoga exercise programme for older adults

Chen, Kuei‐Min; Tseng, Wei-Shyuan; Ting, Li-Fen; Huang, Gwo-Feng

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04115.x

Cited by 61 publications

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“…The results of this study suggest that yoga may improve balance measures in older adults. Chen and Tseng (2008) also demonstrated significant improvements in one-legged standing after a Silver Yoga Exercise Program (Chen et al, 2007). Sixteen older women completed a 4-week one-group pilot intervention three times per week.…”

Section: Physical Fitness and Function Indicatorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In both a 4-week pilot (n = 16, mean age 69 ± 9.1 years; Chen & Tseng, 2008) and a 24-week intervention (n = 176, mean age 69 ± 6.3 years; of Silver Yoga Exercise, as previously described (Chen et al, 2007), resting systolic blood pressure also significantly decreased compared with baseline (19.2 ± 9.5 mm Hg, ES = 0.47; Chen & Tseng, 2008) and compared with wait-list control (ES = 0.40; after the yoga intervention. In addition, lung capacity improved (ES = 0.47, ES = 0.22, Chen & Tseng, 2008), but not significantly.…”

Section: Physical Fitness and Function Indicatorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Gentle stretching postures are performed while standing, kneeling, sitting, and lying down. Finally, the last stage (cooldown) incorporates guided-image meditation to facilitate muscle relaxation (Chen et al, 2007).…”

Section: Yoga Stylementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The Silver Yoga Exercise Program was specifically designed for older adults Chen & Tseng, 2008;Chen, Tseng, Ting, & Huang, 2007). The postures encompass six types of movements in all joints and limbs: flexion, extension, hyperextension, abduction, adduction, and rotation.…”

Section: Yoga Stylementioning

confidence: 99%

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Does Yoga Engender Fitness in Older Adults? A Critical Review

Roland

Jakobi²,

Jones³

2011

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity

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Interest in yoga is growing, especially among older adults. This review critically summarizes the current literature to investigate whether physical fitness and function benefits are engendered through the practice of yoga in older adults. A comprehensive search yielded 507 studies; 10 studies with 544 participants (69.6 ± 6.3 yr, 71% female) were included. Large variability in yoga styles and measurement outcomes make it challenging to interpret results across studies. Studies reported moderate improvements for gait (ES = 0.54, 0.80), balance (ES = 0.25-1.61), upper/lower body flexibility (ES = 0.25, 0.70), lower body strength (ES = 0.51), and weight loss (ES = 0.73, 0.99). Yoga may engender improvements in some components of fitness in older adults. However, more evidence is needed to determine its effectiveness as an alternative exercise to promote fitness in older adults. Further investigation into yoga as an exercise activity for older adults is warranted.

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Section: Physical Fitness and Function Indicatorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Physical Fitness and Function Indicatorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Yoga Stylementioning

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Section: Yoga Stylementioning

confidence: 99%

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Does Yoga Engender Fitness in Older Adults? A Critical Review

Roland

Jakobi²,

Jones³

2011

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity

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“…In a programme of exercises for elderly people, emphasis ought to be put on increasing flexibility and strengthening muscles [6,13]. One form of physical exercise particularly recommended in this age group might be hatha yoga [2,17]. In yoga techniques one adopts a particular body position (asana) slowly, maintains it and relaxes oneself, and then slowly leaves this position.…”

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Effects of 8-months yoga training on shaping the spine in people over 55

Grabara

2013

Biomedical Human Kinetics

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SummaryStudy aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of hatha yoga practices on the shaping of the anteroposterior (AP) spinal curvatures in students of the University of the Third Age, who participated in hatha yoga classes. Material and methods: 20 women and 5 men took part in the study. Hatha yoga classes were held once a week for 90 minutes over a period of 8 months along with additional exercises including basic positions of hatha yoga in home conditions 1-2 times a week for about 30 minutes. The inclination of the AP curvatures of the spine was measured twice, before and after the end of the classes. A Rippstein plurimeter was used for the measurements. Results: Measurements of the angle of thoracic kyphosis before starting the series of hatha yoga classes and after finishing them showed a decrease in thoracic curvature in female (p < 0.01). In case of the angle of lumbar lordosis, a reduction in this curvature as a result of yoga techniques has been observed in women (p < 0.01) too. Amounts of AP curvatures of the spine, measured after completing the series of hatha yoga classes, fluctuated around correct values better than before taking them up. Conclusion: This study has shown that yoga training leads to an improvement in the habitual body posture in case of aggravating (excessive) AP curvatures of the spine.

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