ArticleFrontiers in psychiatry2017
Yoga in Correctional Settings: A Randomized Controlled Study.
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- Mindfulness-Based Movement Intervention to Improve Sleep Quality: A Meta-Analysis and Moderator Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- A rapid review of home-based activities that can promote mental wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic.PloS one · 2020Pooled it
- Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Yoga-Based Intervention Targeting Anger Management for People Who Are Incarcerated.Journal of integrative and complementary medicine · 2025Trial
- Resilience and associated factors within the mental health profile of incarcerated adults in Portugal: a cross-sectional study.BMC psychiatry · 2026Article
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- Patients experience of trauma adapted yoga as a health promoting activity in forensic psychiatric care.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2025Article
- Sleep Health Behind Bars: A Global Scoping Review of Sleep in Carceral Settings.medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences · 2025Article
- Aggression in crime and sports: a study on prisoners and amateur combat athletes in Türkiye.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Cognitive dysfunction-an under looked avenue to promote health in incarcerated elderly population through yoga.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2025Article
- The Commercial Determinants of Violence: Identifying Opportunities for Violence Prevention through a Public Health-Based Framework Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Validation and efficacy of a tele-yoga intervention for improving psychological stress, mental health and sleep difficulties of stressed adults diagnosed with long COVID: a prospective, multi-center, open-label single-arm study.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Prisoners' Educational Experiences in Five Different Prison Sports Programmes: A Research Note.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2023Article
- Integrated Safety and Health Promotion among Correctional Workers and People Incarcerated: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Program evaluation of trauma-informed yoga for vulnerable populations.Evaluation and program planning · 2021Article
- CLARIFY 2021: explanation and elaboration of the Delphi-based guidelines for the reporting of yoga research.BMJ open · 2021Article
- A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Positive Family Holistic Health Intervention for Probationers in Hong Kong: A Mixed-Method Study.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Article
- Yoga as Complementary Care for Young People Placed in Juvenile Institutions-A Study Plan.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Article
- The Level of Aggressiveness During Karate Practice of Inmates in Correctional Settings.Frontiers in psychology · 2020Article
- Imprisoning Yoga: Yoga Practice May Increase the Character Maturity of Male Prison Inmates.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2019Article
- Yoga Practice Reduces the Psychological Distress Levels of Prison Inmates.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe effect of yoga in the reduction of depressive symptoms, anxiety, stress, anger as well as in the increased ability of behavioral control has been shown. These effects of yoga are highly relevant for prison inmates who often have poor mental health and low impulse control. While it has been shown that yoga and meditation can be effective in improving subjective well-being, mental health, and executive functioning within prison populations, only a limited number of studies have proved this, using randomized controlled settings.
methodsA total of 152 participants from nine Swedish correctional facilities were randomly assigned to a 10-week yoga group (one class a week;
resultsAfter the intervention period, significant improvements were found on 13 of the 16 variables within the yoga group (e.g., less perceived stress, better sleep quality, an increased psychological and emotional well-being, less aggressive, and antisocial behavior) and on two within the control group. Compared to the control group, yoga class participants reported significantly improved emotional well-being and less antisocial behavior after 10 weeks of yoga. They also showed improved performance on the computerized test that measures attention and impulse control.
conclusionIt can be concluded that the yoga practiced in Swedish correctional facilities has positive effects on inmates' well-being and on considerable risk factors associated with recidivism, such as impulsivity and antisocial behavior. Accordingly, the results show that yoga practice can play an important part in the rehabilitation of prison inmates.
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