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Are There Benefits from Teaching Yoga at Schools? A Systematic Review of Randomized Control Trials of Yoga-Based Interventions
Joint Authors
Harumi Kozasa, Elisa
Ferreira-Vorkapic, C.
Feitoza, J. M.
Marchioro, M.
Simões, J.
Telles, S.
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-17, 17 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-09-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Yoga is a holistic system of varied mind-body practices that can be used to improve mental and physical health and it has been utilized in a variety of contexts and situations.
Educators and schools are looking to include yoga as a cost-effective, evidence-based component of urgently needed wellness programs for their students.
Objectives.
The primary goal of this study was to systematically examine the available literature for yoga interventions exclusively in school settings, exploring the evidence of yoga-based interventions on academic, cognitive, and psychosocial benefits.
Methods.
An extensive search was conducted for studies published between 1980 and October 31, 2014 (PubMed, PsycInfo, Embase, ISI, and the Cochrane Library).
Effect size analysis, through standardized mean difference and Hedges’g, allowed for the comparison between experimental conditions.
Results and Conclusions.
Nine randomized control trials met criteria for inclusion in this review.
Effect size was found for mood indicators, tension and anxiety in the POMS scale, self-esteem, and memory when the yoga groups were compared to control.
Future research requires greater standardization and suitability of yoga interventions for children.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ferreira-Vorkapic, C.& Feitoza, J. M.& Marchioro, M.& Simões, J.& Harumi Kozasa, Elisa& Telles, S.. 2015. Are There Benefits from Teaching Yoga at Schools? A Systematic Review of Randomized Control Trials of Yoga-Based Interventions. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061371
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ferreira-Vorkapic, C.…[et al.]. Are There Benefits from Teaching Yoga at Schools? A Systematic Review of Randomized Control Trials of Yoga-Based Interventions. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061371
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ferreira-Vorkapic, C.& Feitoza, J. M.& Marchioro, M.& Simões, J.& Harumi Kozasa, Elisa& Telles, S.. Are There Benefits from Teaching Yoga at Schools? A Systematic Review of Randomized Control Trials of Yoga-Based Interventions. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061371
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1061371