Using Yoga Nidra Recordings for Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy

Li, Lijun; Shu, Wen; Li, Zhen; Liu, Quanyan; Wang, Haitao; Feng, Bo; Ouyang, Yan‐Qiong

doi:10.1016/j.pmn.2018.04.005

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“…The 2 additional recordings were short and long iRest® yoga nidra-inspired guided meditations. 64,67 Adding the home program teaches participants to become increasingly self-sufficient. Additionally, this small amount of daily practice has been used in other mind-body therapy trials.…”

Section: Study Interventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of Somatic Yoga and Meditation on Fall Risk, Function, and Quality of Life for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Syndrome in Cancer Survivors

Galantino

Tiger²,

Brooks

et al. 2019

Integr Cancer Ther

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Objective . Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) syndrome causes significant pain as an adverse effect of treatment, with few nonpharmacological interventions tested. A somatic yoga and meditation (SYM) intervention on functional outcomes and quality of life (QOL) was investigated. Design and methods . Individuals diagnosed with CIPN were enrolled in an open-label, single-arm, mixed-methods feasibility trial. Participants and Setting . In an outpatient rehabilitation center, ten participants with median age 64.4 years (47-81) attended 61% of the sessions with no adverse events. Intervention . SYM twice a week for 8 weeks for 1.5 hours, with home program and journaling. Main outcome measures . Primary functional outcomes included Sit and Reach (SR), Functional Reach (FR), and Timed Up and Go (TUG). Self-reported Patient Neurotoxicity Questionnaire (PNQ) and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy—Neurotoxicity (FACT-GOG-NTX) were secondary CIPN outcomes. Biomarkers included salivary cortisol (stress) and bioesthesiometer (vibration). Results: Quantitative findings . Significant improvements were found in flexibility (SR; P = .006); balance (FR; P = .001) and fall risk (TUG; P = .004). PNQ improved significantly ( P = .003) with other measures improving non-significantly. Qualitative findings . Five themes emerged: (1) vacillation of CIPN pain perception over time; (2) transferability of skills to daily activities; (3) improvement in physical function; (4) perceived relaxation as an effect of SYM; and (5) group engagement provided a social context for not feeling isolated with CIPN. Conclusion . Preliminary data suggest SYM may improve QOL, flexibility, and balance in cancer survivors with CIPN, with a fully powered randomized controlled trial indicated. Trial registration: NCT03786055

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Section: Study Interventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of Somatic Yoga and Meditation on Fall Risk, Function, and Quality of Life for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Syndrome in Cancer Survivors

Galantino

Tiger²,

Brooks

et al. 2019

Integr Cancer Ther

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“…Yoga represents a nonpharmacological and simple approach for the treatment of anxiety in dental patients. Yoga-based lifestyle intervention is beneficial in many health conditions including hypertension,[ 20 ] reduction of pain,[ 6 ] and stress and anxiety reduction. [ 17 18 ] In this study, we compared effects of YRT versus alprazolam and placebo in relieving anxiety associated with RCT.…”

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“…[ 5 ] Yoga nidra and relaxation music has been shown to help in reducing pain among patients undergoing colonoscopy. [ 6 ] Thus, nonpharmacological therapy in yoga is an easy and alternative option for reducing stress and anxiety. [ 7 8 9 ] To the best of our knowledge, there are no published data yet comparing the anxiolytic effects of yoga versus medication in patients requiring RCT.…”

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Assessment of yogic relaxation techniques for its anxiolytic effects in patients requiring endodontic treatment: A prospective, randomized controlled study

et al. 2021

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Background: The aim of the study is to assess the anxiolytic effects of yogic relaxation technique (YRT) in patients requiring root canal treatment (RCT). Materials and Methods: In this prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study, 30 patients undergoing RCT with baseline visual analog scale for anxiety (VAS-A) of score >4 were divided into Group 1: YRTs; Group 2: alprazolam (0.25 mg/0.5 mg), and Group 3: placebo. After 30 min of completion of YRT, endodontic treatment was performed. Reduction in anxiety was analyzed using state anxiety score (domain) of the state-trait anxiety inventory scale. Results: There was no significant difference in anxiety score 1 h before RCT between groups ( P = 0.401). Ten minutes before ( P < 0.0001) and after RCT ( P < 0.0001), there was significant difference between groups (yogic relaxation vs. alprazolam [ P < 0.0001]; yogic relaxation vs. placebo [ P < 0.0001]). Ten minutes before RCT, yoga relaxation showed significant difference in anxiety score for pain versus alprazolam and placebo ( P < 0.0001 for both). Ten minutes after RCT, the change from baseline in mean anxiety score for pain was significantly different with yogic relaxation (versus alprazolam [ P = 0.043]; versus placebo [ P = 0.002]). As per the global assessment of efficacy, the response was excellent in 9 (90%), 2 (20%), and 1 (10%) patients in yoga relaxation group, alprazolam group, and placebo group, respectively. Difference in response between three groups was significant ( P < 0.0001). There was no significant difference in the global assessment of tolerability between three groups ( P = 0.535). No adverse events were reported. Conclusion: Before RCT, YRT is an effective alternative to anxiolytic agents, alprazolam.

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“…Compared to controls, patients who listened to either the music or the yoga nidra recording showed significantly ( p < 0.05) greater improvements in willingness to repeat the procedure or satisfaction with the colonoscopy procedure overall, although differences between the yoga nidra and music groups were not significant. Differences among the three groups in terms of blood pressure were not significant [ 31 ].…”

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The Origin and Clinical Relevance of Yoga Nidra

Pandi-Perumal

Spence²,

Srivastava

et al. 2022

Sleep Vigilance

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Yoga nidra, also known as ‘yogic sleep’, is a simplified form of an ancient tantric relaxation technique. The most general description of the practice is that it combines guided mental imagery with a specific yoga posture called Shavasana (or “corpse pose”). The goal of yoga nidra is to promote a profound state of relaxation, which differs from sleep inasmuch as there is still an awareness of one’s surroundings. While several components of the practice have been known since ancient times, it was not until the 1960s that an updated and systematized system of practice was introduced to the public through the writings of Swami Satyananda Saraswati. Unlike other schools of yoga, which emphasize concentration or contemplation, yoga nidra’s goal is complete relaxation. As such, its advocates claim that it is suitable for all individuals, from beginners to advanced practitioners of yoga. The calm inner stillness induced by yoga nidra is claimed by practitioners to be an effective stress management tool as well as a means for attaining greater receptivity to personal resolutions. These resolutions can range from the goal of achieving self-transformation, enhancing creativity, or improving one’s learning ability. Additionally, yoga nidra is claimed to promote beneficial changes in physiological and mental health. The following narrative review summarizes the basic steps used to achieve the final state of yoga nidra relaxation as well as some recent experimental findings regarding its physiological and psychological effects. Standard research databases were searched for relevant articles. Clinical studies have shown that yoga nidra meditation is associated with positive physiological changes, including improvements in several hematological variables, red blood cell counts, blood glucose levels, and hormonal status. Two neuroimaging studies have shown that yoga nidra produces changes in endogenous dopamine release and cerebral blood flow, a further confirmation that its effects on the CNS are objectively measurable. The practice has also been shown to reduce psychometrically measured indices of mild depression and anxiety, although these benefits were not shown in an experimental study to extend to severe depression or severe anxiety.

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Using Yoga Nidra Recordings for Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy

Cited by 18 publications

References 41 publications

Impact of Somatic Yoga and Meditation on Fall Risk, Function, and Quality of Life for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Syndrome in Cancer Survivors

Impact of Somatic Yoga and Meditation on Fall Risk, Function, and Quality of Life for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Syndrome in Cancer Survivors

Assessment of yogic relaxation techniques for its anxiolytic effects in patients requiring endodontic treatment: A prospective, randomized controlled study

The Origin and Clinical Relevance of Yoga Nidra

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