#25: The role of meditation and mindfulness in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: a scoping review

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Hello dear learners, welcome to "Exploring an Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga For Mental Health." Let's set forth on a journey of exploration, gently weaving the 'threads of research' into the fabric of our own knowledge and skills. So whether you're a therapist, a teacher, or simply a seeker of knowledge, I invite you to embrace these moments with a sense of gentle curiosity and openness. I'm your host, Judy Thompson, and in today's segment, we will be exploring the publication, "The role of meditation and mindfulness in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: a scoping review," published May 2024, in the Journal: 'Frontiers in Endocrinology.' Authored by: Vibhuti Rao, Alexia Pena, Annie James, Aashish Phadke, Jahnavi Grover, Ella Blendis, Nidhi Choudhary, and Punith Kempegowda.. Today, we're looking at a topic that affects millions of women worldwide: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, it's role in mental health, and how meditation and mindfulness can potentially be a resource of support. PCOS is a complex condition affecting approximately 10 to 13% of women globally, making it one of the most common endocrine disorders. While many are familiar with its physical symptoms, what often goes underdiscussed is its significant impact on mental and emotional wellbeing. Women with PCOS frequently experience anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life. These psychological symptoms aren't just side effects, they're internal symptoms of the condition.

#24: Emotion regulation and heart rate variability may identify the optimal posttraumatic stress disorder treatment: analyses from a randomized controlled trial

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Hello, dear learners, welcome to "Exploring an Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga For Mental Health." Let's set forth on a journey of exploration, gently weaving the 'threads of research' into the fabric of our own knowledge and skills. So, whether you're a therapist, a teacher, or simply a seeker of knowledge, I invite you to embrace these moments with a sense of gentle curiosity and openness. I'm your host, Judy Thompson, and in today's segment, we will be exploring the publication, "Emotion regulation and heart rate variability may identify the optimal posttraumatic stress disorder treatment: analyses from a randomized controlled trial," published February 2024, in the Journal: 'Frontiers in Psychiatry.' Authored by: Danielle C. Mathersul, Jamie M. Zeitzer, R. Jay Schulz-Heik, Timothy J. Avery, and Peter J. Bayley.. In this episode, we'll examine research comparing yoga-based practices with standard therapeutic methods for treating PTSD. The study shows how physical and emotional indicators can help determine which treatment will be most effective for each person. The research is significant because it measures specific biological markers and emotion regulation patterns that could transform mental health treatment approaches. These predictive factors may help clinicians connect patients with treatment options that are individually aligned to more effective treatment outcomes.

#23: The application of virtual reality meditation and mind–body exercises among older adults

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Hello dear learners. Welcome to,, "Exploring an Understanding, Of How Research Supports Yoga For Mental Health." Let's set forth on a journey of exploration, gently weaving the 'threads of research' into the fabric of our own knowledge and skills. , So, whether you're a therapist, a teacher, or simply a seeker of knowledge... I invite you, to embrace these moments, with a sense of gentle curiosity and openness. " " 'I'm your host,' 'Judy Thompson, ' and in today's segment, we will be exploring the publication: ... "The application of virtual reality meditation and mind–body exercises among older adults," .. published March 2024, in the Journal: 'Frontiers in Psychology.' Authored by, Dong Gao, Yuqin Su, Xing Zhang, Hansen Li, and Hongcheng Luo.. In today's episode, we'll consider the intersection of virtual reality technology and mindfulness practices, examining how these innovative approaches are reshaping mental health interventions. As our global population continues to age and mental health challenges become increasingly prevalent, researchers and healthcare professionals are exploring new ways to make mindfulness practices more accessible and effective. Virtual reality-based mindfulness offers immersive experiences that combine traditional meditation and mind-body exercises with technology advances. Today, we'll examine research that demonstrates how VR-based mindfulness interventions are being implemented and their impact on mental health outcomes. We'll explore how these technologies are making meditation and mind-body exercises more engaging and accessible, while also considering the challenges in this emerging field.

#22: The role of sensuous flow and sensing the ground in movement skill experiences—a reflection using the practice of yoga as an example

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Hello dear learners. Welcome to,, "Exploring an Understanding, Of How Research Supports Yoga For Mental Health." Let's set forth on a journey of exploration, gently weaving the 'threads of research' into the fabric of our own knowledge and skills. , So, whether you're a therapist, a teacher, or simply a seeker of knowledge... I invite you, to embrace these moments, with a sense of gentle curiosity and openness. " " 'I'm your host,' 'Judy Thompson, ' and in today's segment, we will be exploring the publication: ... "The role of sensous flow and sensing the ground in movement skill experiences—a reflection using the practice of yoga as an example," .. published September 2023, in the Journal: 'Frontiers in Sports and Active Living.' Authored by. Gunn Helene Engelsrud.. The study we're examining today takes a phenomenological approach to understanding yoga practice. Phenomenology is a philosophical method that focuses on the lived experiences of individuals, aiming to describe and analyze consciousness and perception without preconceived notions or judgments. In the context of yoga, this approach, allows researchers to consider how practitioners experience movement and bodily awareness during their practice. Rather than looking at yoga from an external, objective standpoint, phenomenology seeks to understand it from the inside out, through the subjective experiences of those who practice it. One key concept explored in this study, is passive synthesis, a term coined by philosopher Edmund Husserl. Passive synthesis refers to the unconscious processes that shape our perceptions and experiences. In yoga, this might manifest as the way a practitioner's body naturally adapts to a pose without conscious effort, or how the mind gradually settles into a meditative state.

#21: Sound, Touch, Form, Taste, and Smell, as Pathways for Meditation – A Review of Classical and Neuroscience Texts

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Hello, ,dear learners, , ,Welcome to, "Exploring , an Understanding, Of How Research, Supports Yoga, For Mental Health." " " Let's set forth on a journey of exploration, gently weaving the 'threads of research' into the fabric of our own knowledge and skills. So, whether you're a therapist, a teacher, or simply a seeker of knowledge, " I invite you, to embrace these moments, with a sense of gentle curiosity and openness. " " I'm your host, Judy Thompson, and in today's segment, we will be exploring the publication, "Sound, Touch, Form, Taste, and Smell as Pathways for Meditation – A Review of Classical and Neuroscience Texts," published May 2024, in the Journal: 'Journal of Applied Consciousness Studies.' Authored by: A. C. Shivaram, Judu Ilavarasu, and Raghavendra Bhat.. In this episode, we'll explore how contemporary studies are validating the mental health benefits of yoga and meditation practices that have been around for thousands of years. We'll consider the philosophical foundations of meditation, recent neuroscience discoveries, and practical yoga methods. We'll examine meditation research, including the stages of meditative states and how our senses influence deeper consciousness. And we'll also consider if these neuroscience insights on yoga wisdom, may lead to better mental health treatments.

#20: Trauma-Informed Undergraduate Medical Education: A Pathway to Flourishing with Adversity by Enhancing Psychological Safety

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#19: Effectiveness of Trauma-Informed Care Implementation in Health Care Settings: Systematic Review of Reviews and Realist Synthesis

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#18: Awe and Time Perception

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#17: Assessing transgenerational trauma transmission: development and psychometric properties of the Historical Intergenerational Trauma Transmission Questionnaire

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Hello dear learners...Welcome to,, "Exploring an Understanding, Of How Research Supports Yoga For Mental Health." Let's set forth on a journey of exploration, gently weaving the 'threads of research' into the fabric of our own knowledge and skills. So, whether you're a therapist, a teacher, or simply a seeker of knowledge, " I invite you, to embrace these moments, with a sense of gentle curiosity and openness. " " I'm your host, Judy Thompson, and in today's segment, we will be exploring the publication: "Assessing transgenerational trauma transmission: development and psychometric properties of the Historical Intergenerational Trauma Transmission Questionnaire," published March 2024, in the Journal: 'European Journal of Psychotraumatology.' Authored by Vera Békés, and Claire J. Starrs.. Historical intergenerational trauma has been a topic that continues to gain focus and attention. The study published presents an understanding of how trauma affects not just individuals, but entire generations. The study we'll discuss today has developed a new tool, the Historical Intergenerational Trauma Questionnaire. This tool aims to measure both vulnerability and resilience in populations affected by historical trauma.

#16: Potential Benefits of a 'Trauma-Informed Care' Approach to Improve the Assessment and Management of Dogs Presented with Anxiety Disorders

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#15: A roadmap to understanding interoceptive awareness and post-traumatic stress disorder: a scoping review

Exploring An Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga for Mental Health

#14: Awe as a Pathway to Mental and Physical Health

Exploring An Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga for Mental Health

#13: Clinical effects of a yoga-based intervention for patients with schizophrenia — A six-month randomized controlled trial

Exploring An Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga for Mental Health

#12: Trauma informed weight lifting: considerations for coaches, trainers and gym environments

Exploring An Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga for Mental Health

#11: Neurobiological basis for the application of yoga in drug addiction

Exploring An Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga for Mental Health

Hello dear Learners... Welcome to " Exploring an Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga For Mental Health." Let's set forth on a journey of exploration, gently weaving the 'threads of research' into the fabric of our own knowledge and skills. So, whether you're a therapist, a teacher, or simply a seeker of knowledge, " " I invite you to embrace these moments, with a sense of gentle curiosity and openness. " " I'm your host, Judy Thompson, and in today's segment, we will be exploring the publication, " Neurobiological basis, for the application of yoga, in drug addiction," ' published April 2024, in the Journal, 'Frontiers in Psychiatry.' Authored by 'Nilkamal Singh.'. In this episode, we'll explore how addiction affects the human brain's pathways. We'll examine the benefits of yoga beyond physical fitness, particularly how it influences our neurobiology. Our focus is on addiction recovery and recent research highlighting yoga's ability to rebuild and rejuvenate the mind.

#10: Therapeutic role of yoga in hypertension

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#9: Promoting mental health and wellbeing in schools: the impact of yoga on young people's relaxation and stress levels

Exploring An Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga for Mental Health

Hello Dear Learners, Welcome to: "Exploring an Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga For Mental Health." Let's set forth on a journey of exploration, gently weaving the 'threads of research' into the fabric of our own knowledge and skills. So, whether you're a therapist, a teacher, or simply a seeker of knowledge, " " I invite you to embrace these moments, with a sense of gentle curiosity, and openness. " " I'm your host, Judy Thompson, and in today's segment, we will be exploring the publication: " Promoting mental health and wellbeing in schools: the impact of yoga on young people's relaxation and stress levels," ' published May 2023, in the Journal, 'Frontiers in Psychology.' Authored by 'Ingunn Hagen,' , ' Solbjørg Skjelstad', and 'Usha Sidana Nayar.'. Today's episode explores a Norwegian study that looks into yoga interventions in schools, and how they might improve student mental health and relaxation. With stress and anxiety rising among youth, this research is increasingly important. We will analyze the study's details, and discuss yoga's potential in education, possibly changing how we handle mental health in schools. We'll also look into the connection between a consistent yoga practice, and its impact in helping to bring a calming effect on the mind. Does the traditional practice of yoga, have a future place, in helping students have access to better skills for stress management, and emotional balance? ...Let's find out -

#8: The ethics of yoga in (mental) healthcare: Beyond the traditional Eightfold path

Exploring An Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga for Mental Health

Hello dear learners, Welcome to: "Exploring an Understanding Of How Research, Supports Yoga For Mental Health." Let's set forth on a journey of exploration, gently weaving the 'threads of research' into the fabric of our own knowledge and skills. - So, whether you're a therapist, a teacher, or simply a seeker of knowledge, I invite you to embrace these moments with a sense of gentle curiosity and openness. I'm your host, Judy Thompson, and in today's segment, we will be exploring the publication: "The ethics of yoga in (mental) healthcare: Beyond the traditional Eightfold path," ' published October 2023, in the Journal, 'Complementary Therapies in Medicine.' Authored by 'Nina K Vollbehr,' , ' Andreas T Schmidt', 'Agna A Bartels-Velthuis', 'Brian D Ostafin,' and 'H J Rogier Hoenders.'. In this episode, we will explore the ethical challenges of yoga in mental healthcare. We will consider the implications of adapting yoga into secular healthcare settings, and we'll also differentiate between cultural appropriation and cultural borrowing from a yogic intervention perspective.. And we'll consider the need for diversity and accessibility in yoga interventions, to ensure it serves a broad range of people from different demographics and abilities.

#7: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Pranayama and Yoga Nidra for Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Cervical Cancer Undergoing Standard of Care

Exploring An Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga for Mental Health

#6: Implementing Trauma-Informed Care: A Scoping Review

Exploring An Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga for Mental Health

Hello dear learners., Welcome to: "Exploring, an Understanding, Of How Research, Supports Yoga For Mental Health." Let's set forth on a journey of exploration, gently weaving the threads of research into the fabric of our own knowledge and skills. - So, whether you're a therapist, teacher, or simply a seeker of knowledge, I invite you to embrace these moments with a sense of gentle curiosity and openness. I'm your host, Judy Thompson, and in today's segment, we will be exploring the publication: "Implementing Trauma-Informed Care— 'Settings, Definitions, Interventions, Measures, and Implementation across Settings: A Scoping Review," ' published 2024 in the Journal 'Healthcare.' ..Authored by 'Lene Lauge Berring', 'Tine Holm', 'Jens Peter Hansen', 'Christian Lie Delcomyn', 'Rikke Søndergaard', and 'Jacob Hvidhjelm.'. Today we'll explore Trauma-Informed Care, a valuable approach to being human that reaches deep into the heart of healthcare practice, shifting perspectives from symptomatic treatment to understanding the whole person, and the backdrop of their life experiences. It's an approach that demands sensitivity, compassion, and a recognition of trauma as a pervasive element that affects not only patients & clients but also the fabric of healthcare organizations. The essence of Trauma-Informed Care lies in its foundational principles: " " -safety,' 'peer support,' 'collaboration & mutuality,' 'trustworthiness,' 'empowerment,' and 'cultural awareness.' These tenets, serve as guideposts, for creating a supportive environment that Validates and Acknowledges the effects of trauma on overall health.

#5: Role of Yoga in Minimizing Stress and Anxiety in Women Experiencing Dysmenorrhea

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Hello, dear learners. Welcome to: "Exploring an Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga For Mental Health." Let's set forth on a journey of exploration, gently weaving the threads of research into the fabric of our own knowledge and skills. So, whether you're a therapist, teacher, or simply a seeker of knowledge, I invite you to embrace these moments with a sense of gentle curiosity and openness. I'm your host, Judy Thompson, and in today's segment, we will be exploring the publication: "Role of Yoga, in 'Minimizing' Stress, and Anxiety in Women Experiencing Dysmenorrhea," published August 2023 in Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. Authored by 'Annu Chhikara', 'Mansi Jain', 'Sakshi Vats', 'Faizan Z Kashoo', 'Aksh Chaha'l, 'Sonali Guliya', 'Krishna Reddy Vajrala', 'Mohammad Sidiq', and 'Richa Hirendra Rai '. Today we'll explore the intersection of yoga for women afflicted by primary dysmenorrhea—a common, yet often debilitating condition, that impacts many women on a monthly basis. Throughout our discussion, we'll be exploring the layers of evidence supporting yoga, not just as a physical discipline, but as a potent therapeutic adjunct that offers an aspect of relief. Our topic, draws on the findings of a comprehensive study, to understand how breath regulation, meditation, and specific body postures can significantly alleviate the stress, anxiety, and the physical discomfort associated with menstrual cramps.

#4: The vagal paradox: A polyvagal solution

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Hello, Dear Learners. Welcome to: "Exploring an Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga For Mental Health." Let's set forth on a journey of exploration, gently weaving the threads of research into the fabric of our own knowledge and skills. So, whether you're a therapist, teacher, or simply a seeker of knowledge, I invite you to embrace these moments with a sense of gentle curiosity and openness. I'm your host, Judy Thompson, and in today's segment, we will be exploring the publication: "The vagal paradox: A polyvagal solution," published November 2023 in Comprehensive 'Psychoneuroendocrinology.' Authored by Stephen W. Porges. In this session, we are going to review research that explores new insights into the nervous system, and in particular, the vagus nerve and polyvagal theory.. 'Poly-vagal Theory,' provides an exploration, into the profound link between our physio logical mechanisms and mental well-being- and this means, how does the health of our body impact the health of our mind. The cornerstone of this theory is the significance of the vagus nerve, which plays a pivotal role in the body's response to stress and trauma. Think of the vagus nerve as a two-way highway, carrying information between the brain and the body. But it's not just about delivering messages; it's about shaping our entire experience of safety and danger. When we're faced with stress or traumatic situations, the vagus nerve helps to determine whether we confront the challenge, flee from danger, or shut down. These responses, deeply engrained in our physiology, can influence our emotions, thoughts, and even our capacity to connect with others. By having a thorough understanding of Polyvagal Theory, therapists, teachers, and healthcare professionals have a biological roadmap to guide their practices and approach of care. And this can in turn, open the door for targeted strategies, that can help activate the calming pathways of the vagus nerve, and even help alter a client or student's trauma response.

#3: Yoga and pain: A mind-body complex system

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Hello, Dear Learners. Welcome to: "Exploring an Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga For Mental Health." Let's set forth on a journey of exploration, gently weaving the threads of research into the fabric of our own knowledge and skills. So, whether you're a therapist, teacher, or simply a seeker of knowledge, I invite you to embrace these moments with a sense of gentle curiosity and openness. I'm your host, Judy Thompson, and in today's segment, we will be exploring the publication: "Yoga and pain: A mind-body complex system," published February 2023 in Frontiers in Pain Research. Authored by Deepak Chopra, Eddie Stern, William C. Bushell, and Ryan D. Castle. .. In this Session, we consider the confluence of ancient wisdom and modern science – the application of yoga as a therapeutic intervention in pain management, and its potential implications for mental health. Our discussion finds its foundation in a research paper that analyzes the human pain responses and complex adaptive systems.. Through our exploration, we'll weave together insights from systems theory, interoceptive awareness, and neuronal pathways, alongside yoga.

#2: Effectiveness of yoga for major depressive disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Hello, Dear Learners... Welcome to "Exploring an Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga For Mental Health." Let's set forth on a journey of exploration, gently weaving the threads of research, into the fabric of our own knowledge and skills. So, whether you're a therapist, teacher, or simply a seeker of knowledge, I invite you to embrace these moments with a sense of gentle curiosity and openness. I'm your host, Judy Thompson, and in today's segment, we will be exploring the publication "Effectiveness of yoga for major depressive disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis," published March 2023 in the journal, Frontiers in Psychiatry. Authored by Yufei Wu, Danni Yan, and Jianli Yang. While often associated with increased flexibility and core strength, the mental clarity and stress relief that accompany a regular yoga practice are being noticed more readily for their therapeutic potential. It's particularly noteworthy in the context of depression, a condition that affects millions worldwide. Yoga's holistic approach, combining physical postures with mindfulness and breathing exercises, taps into a much-needed aspect of healing for those grappling with this mood disorder. This blend of mindfulness and movement aims to create an equilibrium in the body's biochemistry and foster a sense of inner peace – essential weapons in the fight against depression, and it's no surprise that mental health professionals and individuals alike are increasingly recognizing the benefits of practicing yoga to help combat the symptoms of depression.

#1: The Future of Yoga for Mental Health Care

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Hello, Dear Learners., Welcome to: ".. Exploring an Understanding Of How Research Supports Yoga For Mental Health." Let's set forth on a journey of exploration, gently weaving the threads of research into the fabric, of our own knowledge and skills. So, whether you're a therapist, teacher, or simply a seeker of knowledge, I invite you to embrace these moments with a sense of gentle curiosity and openness. I'm your host, Judy Thompson, and in today's segment, ,we will be exploring the publication, : "The Future of Yoga for Mental Health Care," published July 2023 in The International Journal of Yoga. Authored by, Vanika Chawla, Christiane Brems, Heather Freeman, Arun Ravindran, and Douglas L. Noordsy.. It's no secret that mental health is a global challenge, with statistics painting a picture of a world grappling with widespread psychological distress. Amidst this distress, we find more and more evidence emerging to support the use of yoga as an adjunctive to mental health counseling. With roots reaching back thousands of years, yoga offers more than a temporary escape; it proposes a holistic approach to soothe our collective psyche. In today's episode, we're going to explore a research paper that not only shines a light on yoga's potential, in alleviating mental and emotional suffering, but also underscores the critical need for more nuanced research. We'll explore how this multifaceted discipline, with its intricate weave of postures, breathwork, and meditative practices, is being acknowledged and embraced by health care professionals. As we embark on this journey through yoga's landscape in mental health, we'll unravel its extensive history, evaluate its impact on the mind, and scrutinize the clinical evidence that positions yoga as a promising adjunctive treatment to clinical mental health counseling.