What are the potential mechanisms of action underlying the positive impact of mindfulness and yogic breathing techniques on depression symptoms in yoga participants?

In 2017, Uebelacker, et. al., controlled trial investigating the efficacy of yoga for depression, researchers sought to gain a comprehensive understanding of the experiences of depressed individuals participating in a 10-week hatha yoga intervention. This article presents the qualitative analysis of responses provided by participants enrolled in the yoga classes, focusing on their perceptions of the program and its potential benefits. Participants were randomly assigned … Continue reading What are the potential mechanisms of action underlying the positive impact of mindfulness and yogic breathing techniques on depression symptoms in yoga participants?