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Adverse events associated with yoga: a systematic review of published case reports and case series.
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50 citing papers in PubMed, 8 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Yoga for fatigue in people with cancer.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2025Pooled it
- A systematic review of in vivo stretching regimens on inflammation and its relevance to translational yoga research.PloS one · 2022Pooled it
- Yoga for treating urinary incontinence in women.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2019Pooled it
- Clinical practice guidelines on the evidence-based use of integrative therapies during and after breast cancer treatment.CA: a cancer journal for clinicians · 2017Guideline
- Modifiable factors in the management of glaucoma: a systematic review of current evidence.Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie · 2017Pooled it
- Management of non-syndromic dens evaginatus affecting permanent maxillary central incisors: a systematic review.BMJ case reports · 2016Pooled it
- Management of non-syndromic double tooth affecting permanent maxillary central incisors: a systematic review.BMJ case reports · 2016Pooled it
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- Experiences of Home-Based Participation in a Digitally Distributed Yoga Intervention in Breast Cancer Rehabilitation: Qualitative Content Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Trial
- Effects of yoga on cardiometabolic risks and fetomaternal outcomes are associated with serum nitric oxide in gestational hypertension: a randomized control trial.Scientific reports · 2022Trial
- Treating major depression with yoga: A prospective, randomized, controlled pilot trial.PloS one · 2017Trial
- Is there a link between fascia and cancer? From potential mechanisms to future treatment options.Frontiers in physiology · 2026Review
- The Wrist as a Weightbearing Joint in Adult Handstand Practitioners: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Chronic Pain and Training-Related Factors.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of stress management and relaxation interventions for management of hypertension and prehypertension: systematic review and network meta-analysis.BMJ medicine · 2025Article
- Creating home-based pulmonary rehabilitation programs for patients with asthma: insights from practice.Journal of Yeungnam medical science · 2025Article
- Experiences of young adults affected by cancer within an 8-week yoga intervention delivered by videoconference: a qualitative interview study.Annals of medicine · 2024Article
- The Impact of Kundalini Yoga on Cognitive Function and Memory: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.Cureus · 2024Review
- Yoga for Migraine Prevention: An Ancient Practice with Evidence for Current Use.Current pain and headache reports · 2024Review
- Assessment of nutritional status and health behaviors in yoga-trained women versus exercisers.Frontiers in nutrition · 2024Article
- Lessons From India: A Narrative Review of Integrating Yoga Within the US Healthcare System.Cureus · 2023Review
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Abstract
While yoga is gaining increased popularity in North America and Europe, its safety has been questioned in the lay press. The aim of this systematic review was to assess published case reports and case series on adverse events associated with yoga. Medline/Pubmed, Scopus, CAMBase, IndMed and the Cases Database were screened through February 2013; and 35 case reports and 2 case series reporting a total of 76 cases were included. Ten cases had medical preconditions, mainly glaucoma and osteopenia. Pranayama, hatha yoga, and Bikram yoga were the most common yoga practices; headstand, shoulder stand, lotus position, and forceful breathing were the most common yoga postures and breathing techniques cited. Twenty-seven adverse events (35.5%) affected the musculoskeletal system; 14 (18.4%) the nervous system; and 9 (11.8%) the eyes. Fifteen cases (19.7%) reached full recovery; 9 cases (11.3%) partial recovery; 1 case (1.3%) no recovery; and 1 case (1.3%) died. As any other physical or mental practice, yoga should be practiced carefully under the guidance of a qualified instructor. Beginners should avoid extreme practices such as headstand, lotus position and forceful breathing. Individuals with medical preconditions should work with their physician and yoga teacher to appropriately adapt postures; patients with glaucoma should avoid inversions and patients with compromised bone should avoid forceful yoga practices.
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