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Hatha yoga on body balance
Erick Tadeu Prado1, Vagner Raso2, Renata Coelho Scharlach1
1Department of Health Sciences, Anhanguera University, Master Program of Body Balance Rehabilitation and Social Inclusion, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
International Journal of Yoga
|July 19, 2014
Summary
Practicing hatha yoga for five months significantly improved body balance and postural control in healthy young adults. This exercise intervention enhanced stability compared to a sedentary lifestyle.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Science
- Kinesiology
- Human Movement
Background:
- Optimal body balance relies on integrated vestibular, visual, and somatosensory systems.
- Exercise and yoga are recognized methods for enhancing these systems and improving balance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of a 5-month hatha yoga program on the body balance of young adults.
Main Methods:
- A controlled, nonrandomized study compared a hatha yoga group with a sedentary control group.
- Participants (n=34, aged 25-55) engaged in 60-minute yoga sessions thrice weekly for 5 months.
- Postural control was assessed using the Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRU) and field procedures.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements (P < 0.05) in postural control were observed in the yoga group compared to the control group.
- Hatha yoga training demonstrated a substantial effect on Balance Rehabilitation Unit parameters and most field procedures.
Conclusions:
- Hatha yoga practice is an effective method for enhancing postural control in healthy young adults.
- This study provides evidence supporting yoga as an intervention for improving body balance.
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