Effect of integrated yoga on stress and heart rate variability in pregnant women

Maharana, Satyapriya; Nagendra, H R; Nagarathna, Raghuram; Padmalatha, Venkatram

doi:10.1016/j.ijgo.2008.11.013

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“…Although prenatal Yoga has been shown to decrease excessive weight and to improve cardiovascular health according to Babbar et al, 12 and to increase heart rate range according to Satyapriya et al 13 But in our study, there were no significant difference between who practiced Yoga and who did not practice it as regards blood pressure or heart rate changes, but there were marked decrease in the occurrence varicose veins and oedema among Yoga practicers.…”

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Effect of Yoga exercises on the course of pregnancy, labour and puerperium

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Introduction: Pregnancy is a condition in which women undergo distinct physiological changes and stress. Also accompanied by unique physical and psychological demands, Yoga is thought to alter nervous system regulation and physiological system functioning (e.g. cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine and immune systems). It improves psychological wellbeing (e.g. frequency of positive mood states) and physical fitness (e.g. strength, flexibility). Patients and Methods: 250 primigravida females selected from the antenatal clinic of El-Shatby Maternity University Hospital, and allocated into two groups; group A: 125 females who will practice Yoga exercises and group B: 125 females who will not practice any kind of exercises. Results: Both groups are matched in age, height (p>0.05). Pulse, systolic, diastolic blood pressure and respiratory rate are matched in both groups (p>0.05). Incidence of edema, varicose vein, sleep disturbance, mood changes were significantly higher in group B (p<0.05). All women in group A had smooth course (p=0.000). Abnormal ultrasound findings, puerperium problems and mild postpartum hemorrhage were statistically significantly higher in group B (p<0.05). Conclusion: Prenatal Yoga is an excellent choice for any healthy woman to use in order to prepare herself physically and emotionally for child birth.

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“…In addition, there is an increased in neuroplasticity, the ability of the brain to change adaptive adjustments that are characterized by increased concentration, intelligence and increased control of motor motion (Satyapriya et al, 2009). e-ISSN: 2549-0257…”

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The Effect of Prenatal Yoga on Anxiety and Depression in Kudus, Central Java

Yulianti

Respati²,

Sudiyanto³

2018

J MATERN CHILD HEALTH

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Background: Anxiety and depression in pregnancy can lead to low fetal quality, increased risk of pregnancy complication and developmental disorder of the child. Antidepressant treatment may cause recurrence or addiction rate of up to 50%. In theory, yoga can relieve undesirable psychic symptoms such as anxiety and depression during pregnancy. This study aimed to determine the effect of prenatal yoga on anxiety and depression. Subjects and Method: This study was a randomized controlled trial, conducted at Budi Luhur clinic in Kudus, Central Java, from 27 December 2017 to 7 February 2018. A total of 102 pregnant women was selected for this study by simple random sampling. This sample was allocated at random into the intervention group (n1=51) and control group (n2=51). The independent variable was prenatal yoga as the intervention under study. The dependent variables were anxiety and depression. The data were collected by questionnaire. Difference in the dependent variables between the two groups was tested by Mann-Whitney test and a multiple linear regression. Results: The mean level of anxiety was lower in the intervention group than the control group both at two weeks after the intervention (b= -9.25; 95% CI= -10.22 to -8.28; p< 0.001) and four weeks after the intervention (b= -5.79; 95% CI= -7.68 to -3.90; p< 0.001). The mean level of depression was lower in the intervention group than the control group both at two weeks after the intervention (b= -10.82; 95% CI= -12.29 to -9.35; p< 0.001) and four weeks after the intervention (b= -2.58; 95% CI= -3.98 to -1.18; p< 0.001). Conclusion: Prenatal yoga intervention can reduce anxiety and depression during pregnancy.

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“…At least four studies have examined relationship between R/S and HRV or assessed the effects of a R/S intervention on HRV. Three of these studies reported positive findings (one showing a positive relationship between R/S and HRV [108] and two finding that Eastern forms of meditation increased HRV [109,110]), whereas one study found that transcendental meditation had no effect [111]. Two additional studies have assessed other cardiac functions.…”

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Religion, spirituality and cardiovascular disease: research, clinical implications, and opportunities in Brazil

Lucchese¹,

Koenig

2013

Revista Brasileira De Cirurgia Cardiovascular

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In this paper we comprehensively review published quantitative research on the relationship between religion, spirituality (R/S), and cardiovascular (CV) disease, discuss mechanisms that help explain the associations reported, examine the clinical implications of those findings, and explore future research needed in Brazil on this topic. First, we define the terms religion, spirituality, and secular humanism. Next, we review research examining the relationships between R/S and CV risk factors (smoking, alcohol/drug use, physical inactivity, poor diet, cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, blood pressure, and psychosocial stress). We then review research on R/S, cardiovascular functions (CV reactivity, heart rate variability, etc.), and inflammatory markers (IL-6, IFN-γ, CRP, fibrinogen, IL-4, IL-10). Next we examine research on R/S and coronary artery disease, hypertension, stroke, dementia, cardiac surgery outcomes, and mortality (CV mortality in particular). We then discuss mechanisms that help explain these relationships (focusing on psychological, social, and behavioral pathways) and present a theoretical causal model based on a Western religious perspective. Next we discuss the clinical applications of the research, and make practical suggestions on how cardiologists and cardiac surgeons can sensitively and sensibly address spiritual issues in clinical practice. Finally, we explore opportunities for future research. No research on R/S and cardiovascular disease has yet been published from Brazil, despite the tremendous interest and involvement of the population in R/S, making this an area of almost unlimited possibilities for researchers in Brazil.

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Effect of integrated yoga on stress and heart rate variability in pregnant women

Abstract: Yoga reduces perceived stress and improves adaptive autonomic response to stress in healthy pregnant women.

Cited by 214 publications

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Effect of Yoga exercises on the course of pregnancy, labour and puerperium

Effect of Yoga exercises on the course of pregnancy, labour and puerperium

The Effect of Prenatal Yoga on Anxiety and Depression in Kudus, Central Java

Religion, spirituality and cardiovascular disease: research, clinical implications, and opportunities in Brazil

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