"Yoga resets my inner peace barometer": A qualitative study illuminating the pathways of how yoga impacts one's relationship to oneself and to others.

CONCLUSION: Findings demonstrate the promise yoga holds to improve one's relationship to oneself (intrapersonal) through mindfulness and self-compassion, and to others (interpersonal), through the enhancement of compassion and social connectedness, which may potentially lead to enhanced health and wellbeing outcomes. Further empirical testing of the model is warranted.
PMID: 30219453 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - September 18, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kishida M, Mama SK, Larkey LK, Elavsky S Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research