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Yoga: Potential Benefits for Persons Who Stutter.
1Communication Sciences and Disorders, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA tub85688@temple.edu.
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|July 16, 2016
Summary
This study explored yoga
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience and Psychology
- Speech and Language Pathology
Background:
- Yoga modulates the autonomic nervous system, reducing anxiety and stress.
- Multifactorial models suggest a link between anxiety and stuttering.
- The impact of yoga on individuals who stutter is underexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of yogic techniques on persons who stutter.
- To assess changes in stuttering severity, anxiety, and communication experiences.
Main Methods:
- Four participants who stutter attended group yoga sessions and practiced at home.
- Measurements of stuttering severity, anxiety, and communication experiences were taken at baseline, post-intervention, and 4-month follow-up.
Main Results:
- Participants demonstrated improvements in stuttering severity, anxiety, and communication perceptions.
- The most significant improvements were observed in anxiety reduction.
- Qualitative analysis indicated enhanced communication self-perceptions.
Conclusions:
- Yoga shows potential benefits for individuals who stutter, particularly in managing anxiety.
- Further research with experimental designs is warranted to confirm these preliminary findings.
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