Objectives: There is evidence that yoga practice is associated with decreased stress, worry, and depression, and with improved mindfulness-based skills. These findings had not been previously replicated for a sample of college students. This study evaluated whether iRest yoga-nidra practice was associated with reduced perceived stress, worry, and depression, and increased mindfulness in a sample of college student s. Methods: Sixty-six students age 18-56 completed an 8-week iRest yoga-nidra intervention that was offered for 8 semesters. Assessment occurred 1 week prior to intervention onset and during the class period following the intervention. Qualitative data were collected at Weeks 4 and 8. Results: Statistically significant pre- to posttest improvements in perceived stress, worry, and depression were found. Pre-existing depression accounted for most of the change in worry and perceived stress scores. Pre- to post test improvements in mindfulness-based skills were also detected. Conclusions: iRest yoga-nidra practice may reduce symptoms of perceived stress, worry, and depression and increase mindfulness-based skills.
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October 28 2013
iRest Yoga-Nidra on the College Campus: Changes in Stress, Depression, Worry, and Mindfulness
Heather Eastman-Mueller;
Heather Eastman-Mueller
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Department of Health Promotion and Wellness, Student Health Center, University of Missouri
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Terry Wilson;
Terry Wilson
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Department of Health Promotion and Wellness, Student Health Center, University of Missouri
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Ae-Kyung Jung;
Ae-Kyung Jung
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Department of Education, School, and Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri
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Andrea Kimura;
Andrea Kimura
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Department of Health Promotion and Wellness, Student Health Center, University of Missouri
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Jeff Tarrant
Jeff Tarrant
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Department of Education, School, and Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri
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Int J Yoga Therap (2013) 23 (2): 15–24.
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Heather Eastman-Mueller, Terry Wilson, Ae-Kyung Jung, Andrea Kimura, Jeff Tarrant; iRest Yoga-Nidra on the College Campus: Changes in Stress, Depression, Worry, and Mindfulness. Int J Yoga Therap 1 October 2013; 23 (2): 15–24. doi: https://doi.org/10.17761/ijyt.23.2.r8735770101m8277
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