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{"title":"Yoga in Virtual Reality Increases Experience of Presence but May Be Less Satisfying, More Difficult, and More Nausea-Unbalance Inducing.","authors":"Paul Frewen, Helena Amyot, Cassandra Ellis","doi":"10.17761/2024-D-23-00078","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17761/2024-D-23-00078","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, yoga classes have increasingly been delivered in virtual formats via online videoconferencing. Virtual reality (VR) guided meditations have been found to be a satisfactory means of teaching meditation, but satisfaction with practicing yoga in VR has not been researched. The present study evaluated whether participants experience a greater sense of presence and satisfaction with yoga instruction provided through 360-degree videos when the videos are viewed in three dimensions through a VR headset compared to a standard two-dimensional display. Forty female undergraduate students first participated in a brief in-person yoga class, then two classes of equivalent length that were prerecorded 360-degree videos; all lessons took place during a single 1-hour session. One of the videos was viewed by 3D VR headset, and the other was viewed on a standard 2D laptop, with viewing order randomized across participants. After each of the three yoga classes, a questionnaire assessing spatial, interpersonal, and temporal presence; satisfaction; nausea-unbalance; and difficulty was administered. Split-plot repeated-measures multivariate analysis of variance revealed a significant main effect of delivery format, whereas the main effect for order of the virtual delivery formats and the interaction between the order and format were both nonsignificant. Follow-up univariate analyses revealed that the in-person yoga classes were associated with the greatest satisfaction and sense of presence compared to the two virtual delivery formats. Although the yoga instruction viewed through 3D VR headset was associated with a higher sense of presence than the 2D laptop viewing condition, it was also associated with more nausea-unbalance and difficulty and overall lower satisfaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":38682,"journal":{"name":"International journal of yoga therapy","volume":"34 2024","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142847926","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Randomized Crossover Pilot Trial on the Influence of a Daily Mindfulness Yoga Practice on Menstrual Cycle Symptoms, Measures of Well-Being, and Training Perception in Athletic Women.","authors":"Kimberly L SantaBarbara, Eric R Helms, Tom I Stewart, Mike J Armour, Nigel K Harris","doi":"10.17761/2024-D-23-00077","DOIUrl":"10.17761/2024-D-23-00077","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The menstrual cycle (MC) is a series of hormonal fluctuations that occur approximately every 22-35 days in reproductive-age females, often resulting in a range of physical and psychological symptoms at different points of the cycle. MC symptoms range from mild discomfort to debilitating effects. One intervention that may be able to address these symptoms is yoga, a mind-body practice that incorporates physical postures with breathwork to foster a mindful connection to the body. In the present randomized crossover trial, participants were enrolled for three consecutive MCs and completed a 10-minute daily yoga protocol, which included ten different yoga poses, for one full MC while answering daily questions about MC symptoms, well-being, and training performance; they answered the same questions for the other cycles without the yoga intervention. Twenty women who participated in resistance training sports were recruited. A series of generalized linear mixed models were used to determine whether the association between each outcome variable and current day of the MC varied by cycle type (intervention cycle or control cycle). There was a statistically significant Day × Cycle interaction for bloating, low-back pain, menstrual cramps, and stress, indicating a lower probability of experiencing these symptoms across the MC during the intervention than the control cycle. Daily yoga was also significantly associated with changes in perceived athletic performance across the MC, as shown in the linear mixed-model figures. A 10-minute daily yoga practice was significantly associated with changes in MC symptoms and has the potential to mitigate some MC symptoms and stress perception in an athletic cohort. Furthermore, daily yoga was significantly associated with changes in perceived performance and may stabilize perceived performance metrics across the MC.</p>","PeriodicalId":38682,"journal":{"name":"International journal of yoga therapy","volume":"34 2024","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142773182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Experiences with One-to-One Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Sessions: Consensual Qualitative Research.","authors":"Kelsey M Dietrich, Nicole M Strumbel, Ashley M Baumann, Viann N Nguyen-Feng","doi":"10.17761/2024-D-23-00091","DOIUrl":"10.17761/2024-D-23-00091","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is an evidence-based yoga intervention that has been used as an effective adjunct treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Previous research has focused on TCTSY offered in group settings. The present study examined experiences of individuals practicing TCTSY one-to-one (i.e., one client, one TCTSY facilitator). Study aims were to: (1) learn about participants' experiences with and reasons for attending one-to-one TCTSY; (2) describe and compare participants' experiences between group and one-to-one yoga settings; (3) explore participants' perceptions of the impacts of TCTSY on their trauma healing; and (4) document participants' intentions for continued one-to-one TCTSY use. Semistructured interviews were offered to participants at completion of a longitudinal observational study of one-to-one TCTSY; 4 of the 10 participants agreed to be interviewed. Interviewees were located in the United States and self-reported experiencing childhood trauma and a current PTSD diagnosis. Following the consensual qualitative research method, domains were initially created deductively by the team. Adjustments, as well as categories and core ideas, were created inductively. Results indicated that participants: (1) preferred one-to-one over groups because of perceived safety and comfort; (2) had positive experiences with TCTSY; (3) perceived biopsychosocial benefits from the practice and described using TCTSY principles outside of sessions; and (4) intended to practice indefinitely. This study provided insight to the lived experiences of participants who use TCTSY as complementary care. Yoga facilitators and clinical trauma care providers are recommended to collaborate to offer one-to-one somatic-based approaches to create more access options for trauma healing.</p>","PeriodicalId":38682,"journal":{"name":"International journal of yoga therapy","volume":"34 2024","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142669452","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Yoga as an Adjunct Treatment to Manage Pain, Anxiety, Depression, and Stress During Hospital Stays: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Taylor Rees, Haiyin Li, Neena K Sharma","doi":"10.17761/2024-D-23-00047","DOIUrl":"10.17761/2024-D-23-00047","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>People frequently report pain, anxiety, depression, and stress during hospital stays. Yoga has been shown to decrease these experiences in various settings. However, it is unclear whether yoga can be implemented during a hospital stay and has positive effects on pain and psychological well-being. The present systematic review aimed to examine the feasibility and impact of yoga interventions on pain, anxiety, depression, and stress when performed by patients during a hospital stay. Using PRISMA guidelines, three databases, and a registry, we conducted a search between August 2021 and December 2022. Both randomized and nonrandomized studies were included. Two authors independently assessed articles and risk of bias. Thirteen studies were included in this review, comprising individuals with a wide age range and various conditions. Three randomized controlled trials, one nonrandomized comparative trial, and nine noncomparative trials were included. Of the five studies reporting on pain (primary outcome), four found a statistically significant reduction. Of the eight studies reporting on anxiety, six found a statistically significant decrease and two reported a nonsignificant decrease in anxiety level. All four studies investigating depression reported a statistically significant decrease. All three studies reporting on stress found a decrease in stress, although only one at a statistically significant level. Five studies reported on the feasibility of performing yoga in a hospital setting, without any negative effects or increase in symptoms. Limited studies have integrated yoga during a hospital stay to address pain and psychological symptoms. Nevertheless, the current evidence suggests that yoga interventions during hospitalization are feasible, and yoga has promising benefits with potential clinically significant reduction in symptoms. Results should be viewed with caution given the lack of randomized trials, low methodological quality, and small sample sizes in the included studies. Further studies are needed to build on this evidence.</p>","PeriodicalId":38682,"journal":{"name":"International journal of yoga therapy","volume":"34 2024","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142669453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of a Yoga Lifestyle on QRISK3 Score Among Individuals at High Risk for Cardiovascular Disease.","authors":"Neha Saboo, Aayushee Rao, Sudhanshu Kacker","doi":"10.17761/2024-D-23-00055","DOIUrl":"10.17761/2024-D-23-00055","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of mortality and morbidity, and symptoms may not always be visible. Improved preventive strategies could reduce the burden of disease. Yoga is an accessible, affordable lifestyle modification program that has been shown to reduce cardiometabolic risk factors in individuals at high risk for cardiovascular disease. The present randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effect of a yoga lifestyle encompassing diet on QRISK3 score in individuals at high risk for cardiovascular disease. For 6 months, participants (mean age 48.43 ± 6.40) underwent a yoga and diet intervention, the latter based on Asian Indian dietary guidelines. The 45-minute yoga sessions took place 6 days a week over 6 months. One-way analysis of variance was conducted to compare baseline, 3-month, and 6-month data. To determine the relationship between the variable and the QRISK3 score, a multivariate linear regression analysis was conducted in both the control and study groups. Following 6 months of the yoga and diet intervention, QRISK3 score decreased to 20.10 ± 7.05 from baseline values of 28.59 ± 10.15, a change that was statistically significant (p < 0.0001) in the study group. The QRISK3 score was found to be a dependent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (p < 0.001) in univariate linear regression analysis. For individuals who were at high risk for cardiovascular disease, significant independent risk factors were body mass index (β = -0.137, p = 0.034), systolic blood pressure (β = 0.208, p = 0.000), and total cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein (β = 2.59, p = 0.042). This study's findings suggest that a 24-week yoga lifestyle intervention (including diet) significantly decreased the QRISK3 score among individuals at high risk for cardiovascular disease compared to the control group.</p>","PeriodicalId":38682,"journal":{"name":"International journal of yoga therapy","volume":"34 2024","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142773185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Patients' Expectations of Yoga and Associated Therapies Influence Treatment Outcome: A Convenience Sampling Pre-Post Study from India.","authors":"Shirley Telles, Savita Agnihotri, Sachin Kumar Sharma, Acharya Balkrishna","doi":"10.17761/2024-D-23-00090","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17761/2024-D-23-00090","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An association between expectations of treatment and treatment outcome has been reported for conventional medical and surgical treatments. However, this association has not been described for yoga therapy. The present study recruited patients (154 males and 145 females, n = 299; age 48.8 ± 14.7 years) who had been admitted to a residential wellness center, most commonly with diseases of the musculoskeletal system or connective tissue; endocrine, nutritional, or metabolic diseases; and digestive system disorders (all based on ICD-11). Assessments included: (1) expectations of yoga and associated therapies at baseline using two questionnaires (Treatment Expectation Questionnaire and Expectation for Treatment Scale); and (2) treatment outcome at baseline and after 7 days of yoga and associated therapies using the Physical Health Questionnaire and Global Perceived Effect scale. The intervention included yoga and additional therapies (e.g., hydrotherapy and ayurveda for approximately 40% of the time). Multivariable regression analyses (controlled for variation due to age, gender, education, and baseline Physical Health Questionnaire scores) demonstrated that expectations of (1) positive outcomes of all aspects of treatment significantly predicted better overall perceived effect of treatment; (2) symptom resolution (positive expectations) significantly predicted higher total Physical Health Questionnaire scores, with better digestion; and (3) low adverse outcomes significantly predicted better sleep. The findings support the premise that higher positive expectations and lower negative expectations of yoga therapy predict better treatment outcomes. These findings suggest that people should be well-informed about the reported benefits and the less-frequent negative outcomes of yoga therapy so that their expectations may be positive yet realistic, optimally influencing treatment outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":38682,"journal":{"name":"International journal of yoga therapy","volume":"34 2024","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142394086","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Participant Experiences from a Randomized Controlled Trial of Heated Yoga for Depression.","authors":"Maren B Nyer, Grace A Ding, Richard J Norton, Megha V Nagaswami, Sylvie Tuchman, Lauren B Fisher, Lindsey B Hopkins, Naoise Mac Giollabhui, Jill Koontz, Ashley E Mason, Cristina Cusin, Simmie Foster, Albert Yeung, Felipe A Jain, Chloe E C Sorensen, Chris Streeter, Karen K Miller, Maurizio Fava, Lisa Uebelacker, David Mischoulon","doi":"10.17761/2024-D-22-00014","DOIUrl":"10.17761/2024-D-22-00014","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite decades of research on yoga and depression, subjective experiences of participants in these studies have rarely been reported, and never in individuals receiving heated yoga for depression. We examined patient-reported qualitative findings from an 8-week randomized controlled trial of heated yoga for depression. Eighty medically healthy participants with moderate-to-severe depression were randomized to 8 weeks of at least twice-weekly heated yoga classes, derived from Bikram yoga, or a waitlist control. Fifty-seven participants received a clinician-administered exit interview at intervention completion/study withdrawal. The exit interview assessed: (1) how participants felt immediately following the heated yoga sessions (acute effects), (2) what they liked or found helpful about heated yoga over the 8-week intervention (positive effects), and (3) what they disliked/did not find helpful over the 8-week intervention (negative effects). Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Acute improvements in depressive symptoms (i.e., immediately following yoga) were the most commonly reported (n = 44, 77.2%), followed by overall positive effects on depressive symptoms (i.e., over the course of the 8-week intervention; n = 33, 57.9%), including improvements in sleep (n = 10, 17.5%), energy (n = 13, 22.8%), mood (n = 18, 31.6%), motivation (n = 2, 3.5%), and concentration/decision-making (n = 5, 8.8%). Overall negative effects (i.e., over the course of the 8-week intervention) included dislike of various aspects of the intervention (n = 19, 33.3%), such as instruction (n = 7, 12.3%), difficulty (n = 7, 12.3%), repetitiveness (n = 3, 5.3%), class length (n = 2, 3.5%), and boredom (n = 7, 12.3%). Most participants reported both overall positive and negative effects (n = 37, 64.9%). Of the rest, 19 (33.3%) reported only overall positive effects, and 1 (1.8%) reported only overall negative effects. Most participant experiences were positive. Negative effects were less common and primarily involved dislike of different aspects of the heated yoga. The findings support strong acceptability and subjective improvement in depressive symptoms in depressed individuals.</p>","PeriodicalId":38682,"journal":{"name":"International journal of yoga therapy","volume":"34 2024","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142394085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Yoga for Veterans with PTSD: Intervention Feasibility, Changes in PTSD Symptom Severity, and Psychological and Physiological Health-Related Fitness Outcomes.","authors":"Rachel E Bollaert, Meghan M Bennett, Kaley E Davis, Cecilia J Hillard, Jeffrey Whittle, Zeno Franco, Shayne Broadwell, Jacklynn Fitzgerald","doi":"10.17761/2024-D-23-00082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17761/2024-D-23-00082","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a burdensome disorder associated with lower quality of life and increased morbidity and mortality. Veterans are particularly at risk for PTSD resulting from experiencing traumatic events during military service. Current treatments for PTSD often fail to remediate symptoms and are associated with high dropout rates; therefore, complementary and integrative health approaches, such as yoga, are being considered to treat PTSD-related symptoms. The present study investigated the feasibility of a 12-week, 1-hour/week, in-person, trauma-informed mindful resilience yoga intervention for improving PTSD symptom severity and secondary psychological outcomes (e.g., physical and mental health, sleep, mindfulness, and self-efficacy), physiological health-related fitness outcomes (e.g., body composition and muscular strength), and physical activity outcomes (e.g., accelerometry) in a sample of veterans with PTSD. Results demonstrated the intervention to be feasible, with 12 participants (9 male, 3 female; mean age 50.3) completing the program (10 participants completed ≥ 75% of the 12 sessions). Statistically significant improvement was demonstrated in the \"nonjudging of inner experience\" aspect of mindfulness (p = 0.005, d = 1.280). Although not considered statistically significant (p > 0.008), the majority of outcomes demonstrated trending improvement from pre- to postintervention, with small to large Cohen's d effect sizes. The novelty of this study is represented by the trending improvements in physiological health-related fitness outcomes, with lean mass and handgrip strength demonstrating small effect sizes (d = 0.243 and d = 0.267, respectively). Our results extend the existing literature on the feasibility and potential effectiveness of yoga as a complementary or integrative therapy for PTSD in the veteran population.</p>","PeriodicalId":38682,"journal":{"name":"International journal of yoga therapy","volume":"34 2024","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142134128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Implementation of Virtual Yoga Shared Medical Appointment (VYSMA) Pilot at an Academic Medical Center Within a Mixed-Diagnosis Oncology Population.","authors":"Michelle Loy, Lisa Tatham","doi":"10.17761/2024-D-24-00004","DOIUrl":"10.17761/2024-D-24-00004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Yoga is highly sought after by people seeking oncology care, endorsed by clinical practice guidelines, and supported by leading cancer organizations, yet barriers related to access, time, cost, and availability of quality providers remain. Shared medical appointments (SMA), a group healthcare model where patients with similar medical conditions participate in a collective appointment with healthcare providers, are associated with increased access to quality care, patient satisfaction, and clinician satisfaction. We piloted a unique insurance-covered virtual yoga SMA series to assess feasibility and acceptability in a mixed-diagnosis population. In this prospective cohort pilot, a trauma-informed Hanna Somatic Yoga instructor and an integrative medicine physician co-led yoga SMAs via live web-based conferencing. SMA content included conscious self-regulation through mind-body practices including breathing, movement, visualization, meditation, chanting, and guided relaxation. Qualitative and quantitative data were gathered to assess satisfaction with the 88 sessions offered over 33 months. Sixty-nine participants with diverse demographics attended a total of 500 visits. Class attendance ranged from 2-11 participants (mean 6 participants). Participants attended a mean of 7 sessions (range 1-63 sessions), with 63% attending > 1 session. Participants' diagnoses/symptoms included cancer (77%), anxiety/depression (38%), and pain (38%). Preseries, participants reported pain, weakness, neuropathy, lymphedema, insomnia, and fatigue. Postseries survey results suggested improvements in anxiety/fear, pain, fatigue, poor sleep, neuropathy, brain fog, isolation, weakness, inflexibility, and poor balance. Postseries, participants also reported incorporating mindfulness, breathing techniques, somatic skills, weight training, and yoga into their daily routines, with 91% reporting that their goals had been met. Participants appreciated remote delivery, learning new skills, community, and the instructors. This virtual yoga SMA series in a diverse population with mixed diagnoses was feasible, acceptable to participants, and showed promising positive impact. A larger randomized controlled trial with longer follow-up is recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":38682,"journal":{"name":"International journal of yoga therapy","volume":"34 2024","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142308722","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of One-to-One Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Sessions on Psychological Symptoms and Interoception over 6 Months.","authors":"Kelsey M Dietrich, Nicole M Strumbel, Viann N Nguyen-Feng","doi":"10.17761/2024-D-23-00043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.17761/2024-D-23-00043","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious health condition that adversely affects the mind and body. Current first-line treatment for PTSD tends to focus on the mind and overlook the impacts of trauma on the body. Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is an evidence-based adjunctive therapy for complex trauma and PTSD that uses a body-based approach to trauma healing. Although designed to be used in group or individual contexts, previous studies have focused only on TCTSY facilitated in groups. The present study examined the effects of one-to-one TCTSY (i.e., one participant receiving TCTSY services, not in a group TCTSY context) on anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, interoception, substance use, and sleep over time. Using an observational approach, all certified TCTSY facilitators received the study invitation to share with clients who were enrolled in one-to-one TCTSY services. Ten clients participated in the study across four countries (women n = 8; mean age 44.80 ± 11.91; PTSD diagnosis n = 9). Clients completed Qualtrics surveys at TCTSY sessions in June-December 2022. Linear mixed-model analyses found that anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress symptoms, attention regulation, self-regulation, and body listening significantly improved over time. There were no significant changes in sleep or substance use from pre- to post-study. TCTSY is a somatic approach for managing trauma symptoms and enhancing interoceptive awareness. Extensions of the present study are warranted to further understand the effects of one-to-one TCTSY for trauma care.</p>","PeriodicalId":38682,"journal":{"name":"International journal of yoga therapy","volume":"34 2024","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142297580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}