Perceived mechanisms of change in therapeutic yoga targeting psychological distress |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand;2. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand;3. Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand;1. Sports Science and Ergonomics Division, Department of Medical Science, Faculty of Science, Rangsit University, Paholyotin Rd, Muang Ake, Pathumthani, 12000, Thailand;2. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Phramongkutklao General Hospital, 315 Rajvithi Rd, Bangkok, Thailand;3. Breestraat 28/8, B-3500, Hasselt, Belgium;1. Exercise Research Laboratory, Physical Education School, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil;2. Department of Health Sciences, Public University of Navarra, Tudela, Navarra, Spain |
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| Abstract: | IntroductionThis study was designed to investigate yoga teachers' and yoga therapists’ perceptions of the ways yoga is applied to treat symptoms of psychological distress, and identify the defining features, main components, and mechanisms of change in therapeutic practice.MethodsA qualitative design was employed. Six yoga teachers who had specific training and experience in teaching therapeutic yoga or practicing ‘yoga therapy’ took part in one-to-one interviews during which they gave accounts of their experiences of helping people cope with psychological distress through yoga. Participants' interviews were transcribed verbatim and were analysed using an integrative inductive-deductive thematic analysis.ResultsFour key themes were identified in relation to the benefits of therapeutic yoga: Awareness, Choice, Relationships, and Tailoring.ConclusionsThe findings support previous research which suggests that individualised yoga therapy is a promising intervention, and may help to form a theoretical rationale for the future treatment of psychological distress with yoga. |
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| Keywords: | Yoga Psychological distress Yoga therapists Thematic analysis |
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