Pilot Study on the Usefulness of Tele-Yoga in Patients With Heart Failure

This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and benefits of tele-yoga in promoting mindfulness. A cross-sectional pilot study was conducted on patients (n=24) with heart failure at a tertiary referral hospital. The tele-yoga intervention was implemented in 6 group sessions over 8 weeks. Feasibility was assessed using indicators of adherence, retention, and user experience, whereas mindfulness was measured using the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.92. The statistical software RStudio was used for analysis. The results showed that most participants were women, with an average age of 47.4 years, middle-aged, and recently diagnosed. The attendance rate was 100%, and participants were highly satisfied with the experience. The average mindfulness score was 60, with a median of 59 and a SD of 17.81. This intervention proved to be feasible and acceptable, promoting concentration, emotional self-awareness, and stress management, thereby improving quality of life and disease management.