ArticleInternational journal of yoga therapy2016
"Smoking Does Not Go With Yoga:" A Qualitative Study of Women's Phenomenological Perceptions During Yoga and Smoking Cessation.
Article in International journal of yoga therapy, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT01809678 (Efficacy of Yoga as a Complementary Therapy for Smoking Cessation), which is not on this map. Cited by 5 papers.
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Efficacy of Yoga as a Complementary Therapy for Smoking Cessation
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
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- The Impact of Yogic Breathing Exercises on Pulmonary Functions in Asymptomatic Smokers.Cureus · 2024Article
- "I Use the Meditation to Calm Myself Instead of Reaching for a Cigarette:" Qualitative Study of Mindfulness-Based Addiction Treatment Among Diverse Adults.Mindfulness · 2023Article
- [Alternative treatment strategies for atrial fibrillation : Benefits from yoga?]Herzschrittmachertherapie & Elektrophysiologie · 2023Review
- "We really need this": Trauma-informed yoga for Veteran women with a history of military sexual trauma.Complementary therapies in medicine · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionSmoking cessation is often accompanied by withdrawal symptoms, cigarette craving, increased negative affect, and increased experience of stress. Because yoga has been shown to reduce stress and negative affect, it may be an effective aid to smoking cessation. The objective of this study was to examine women's phenomenological experiences of vinyasa yoga as part of a smoking cessation program.
methodsFocus groups were conducted post-intervention with women (n = 20) who participated in a pilot randomized controlled trial of yoga as a complementary therapy for smoking cessation. The 8-week vinyasa yoga intervention included twice weekly 60-minute classes that involved breathing exercises, postures (asanas), and relaxation techniques. Focus groups were audio recorded and transcribed. Thematic analysis focused on descriptions of yoga, breathing, and bodily sensations including cigarette craving.
resultsFocus group participants described vinyasa yoga as physically challenging. Most reported deliberate use of yogic breathing to cope with cigarette craving and stress. Other perceived effects included relaxation and an increased sense of body awareness and wellbeing.
conclusionsParticipants viewed yoga as positive and potentially helpful for quitting smoking. Yoga may be an effective adjunct for smoking cessation.
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