Hieronder vind je een opsomming van de wetenschappelijke onderzoeken naar de voordelen van Iyengar yoga op mentale, fysieke en spirituele gezondheid. De altijd actuele lijst vind je op de amerikaanse IYNAUS website.
Er wordt veel onderzoek gedaan naar Iyengar yoga en de effecten op ouder worden, auto-immuunziekten als MS en ALS, angst, depressie en stress, Artritis, rugpijn, nekpijn, astma, kanker, rsi, COPD, suikerziekte, Parkinson, Menopauze etc. etc. Lees hieronder verder voor de links naar de onderzoeken.
Ouder worden / Aging
- DeBenedetto, et al. (2005) Effect of a gentle Iyengar yoga program on gait in the elderly: an exploratory study.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16181950 - Oken, et al. (2006) Randomized, controlled, six-month trial, yoga in healthy seniors: effects on cognition and quality of life.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1457100/ - Patel, et al. (2011) The effects of yoga on physical functioning and health related quality of life in older adults: s systematic review and meta-analysis
http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2011.0473 - Song, et al. (2008) Yoga Poses Can Prevent Falls In Women Over 65. Temple University Gait Study Center.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080404114445.htm
Amyotrofe laterale sclerose (ALS) / Amytrophic lateral sclerosis
- Ribeiro, Subbappa. (2013) Iyengar yoga therapy as an intervention for cramp management in individuals with amytrophic lateral sclerosis: three case reports. (The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2013)
http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2013.0340
Angst, depressie en stress / Anxiety, depression and stress
- Michalsen, et al. (2010) Iyengar Yoga for distressed women: a 3-armed randomized controlled trial. (Evidence Based Alternative and Complementary Medicines, 2012)
Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3463199/ - Shapiro, et al. (2008) Iyengar Yoga as a Complementary Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
http://iynaus.org/sites/iynaus_files/pages/research/Mumbai_research_compilation.pdf - Shapiro, et al. (2007) Yoga as a Complementary Treatment of Depression: Effects of Traits and Moods on Treatment Outcomes. (Evidence Based Complementary Alternative Medicine, 4(4):493-502)
Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2176141/ - Streeter, et al. (2012) Effects of yoga on the autonomic nervous system, gamma-aminobutyric-acid, and allostasis in epilepsy, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. (Med Hypotheses, May, 78(5):571-9)
Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22365651 - Streeter, et al. (2007) Yoga Asana sessions increase brain GABA levels: a pilot study. (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, May, 13(4):419-26)
Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17532734 - Streeter, el al. (2010) Effects of Yoga Versus Walking on Mood, Anxiety, and Brain GABA levels: a Randomized Controlled MRS Study. (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Nov; 16(11):1145-52)
Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20722471 - Woolery, et al. (2004). A Yoga Intervention for Young Adults with Elevated Symptoms of Depression. (Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, Mar/Apr, 10(2),60-63)
Retrieved from http://www.modernhcp.com/INNO-PDFS/IMCJ-PDFS/BE8EAF15F08842A291DC88418F8F9BA5.ashx.pdf
Artritis / Arthritis
- Bukowski, et al. (2007) The effect of Iyengar yoga and strengthening exercises for people living with osteoarthritis of the knee: a case series.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17827096
- Evans, et al. (2010). Iyengar Yoga for Young Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results From a Mixed-Methods Pilot Study. (Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 39(4) 904-913) Retrieved fromhttp://www.jpsmjournal.com/article/S0885-3924(10)00141-7/abstract
- Kolasinski, et al. (2005) Iyengar yoga for treating symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knees: a pilot study.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16131293
Astma / Asthma
- Sabina, et al. (2005) Yoga intervention for adults with mild-to-moderate asthma: a pilot study. (Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, 94, 5) Retrieved from
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15945557
Rugpijn / Back pain
- Cox et al. (2010) A pragmatic multi-centred randomised controlled trial of yoga for chronic low back pain: trial protocol. (Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice) Retrieved from
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2856861/ - Selfridge, (2010) From Padasana to Pain Relief: Iyengar Yoga for Chronic Low Back Pain. (Alternative Medicine Alert, 13, 1)
- Retrieved from images/pdf/Black-Genomic-expression-meditation.-PNE-2012.pdf
- Williams, et al. (2009) Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Efficacy of Iyengar Yoga Therapy on Chronic Low Back Pain. (SPINE, 14,19)
Retrieved from http://www.innerfocusphysio.com.au/resources/Evaluation%20of%20the%20Effectiveness%20and%20Efficacy%20of%20Iyengar%20Yoga%20Therapy%20on%20Chronic%20Low%20Back%20Pain.pdf - Williams, et al. (2005) Effects of Iyengar Yoga Therapy for Chronic Lower Back Pain. (Pain, May, 115,1-2)
Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15836974
Borst kanker / Breast cancer
- Banasik, et al. (2011) Effect of Iyengar yoga practice on fatigue and diurnal salivary cortisol concentration in breast cancer survivors.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21355946
- Bower, et al. (2012) Yoga for persistent fatigue in breast cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22180393 - Bower, J., et al. (2014). Yoga reduces inflammatory signaling in fatigued breast cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial. Psychoneuroendocrinology 43: 20-9. Full text available at:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4060606/
- Chandwani, K.D., et al. (2014). Randomized, controlled trial of yoga in women with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy. J Clin. Oncol. 32(10): 1058–1065. Full text available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3965260/
- Danhauer, et al. (2008) Restorative yoga for women with ovarian or breast cancer: findings from a pilot study.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18544284
- Galantino, et al. (2008) Impact of yoga on functional outcomes in breast cancer survivors with aromatase inhibitor–associated arthralgias. (Sage Journals)
Retrieved from http://ict.sagepub.com/content/11/4/313.abstract - Schultz, et al. (2007) Down-regulated lymphocyte NF-kB activation in breast cancer survivors following yoga participation. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352583086_Down-regulated_lymphocyte_NF-kB_activation_in_breast_cancer_survivors_following_yoga_participation
- Schultz, Iyengar Yoga improves immunity for women with breast cancer. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25336068/
- Cramer, H., et al. (2017). Yoga for improving health-related quality of life, mental health and cancer-related symptoms in women diagnosed with breast cancer. Cochrane Database Syst. Rev. 1(1): CD010802. Full text available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6465041/
- Cramer, H., et al. (2012). Yoga for breast cancer patients and survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Cancer. 12: 412. Full text available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3527138/
- Cramer, H., et al. (2012). Can yoga improve fatigue in breast cancer patients? A systematic review. Acta Oncol. 51(4): 559-60. Full text available at: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/0284186X.2011.637960
- Thomas, R., et al. (2011). Yoga for women living with breast cancer-related arm morbidity: findings from an exploratory study. Int. J. Yoga Therap. 21: 39-48. See abstract at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22398343/
Kanker / Cancer
- Duncan, et al. (2008) Impact and outcomes of an Iyengar yoga program in a cancer centre. (Current Oncology, August; 15(Suppl 2)
Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2528557/
RSI / Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Garfinkle, et al. (1998) Yoga based intervention for carpal tunnel syndrome. (The Journal of the American Medical Association, Volume 280, No. 18)
Retrieved from http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=188150
COPD / Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Donesky-Cuenco, et al. (2009) Yoga therapy decreases dyspnea-related distress and improves functional performance in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pilot study. (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)
Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3051406/
Suikerziekte, diabetis / Diabetes
- Alexander, et al. (2010)
“I could move mountains” adults with or at risk for type 2 diabetes reflect on their experiences with yoga practice.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3270075/
Algemene gezondheid en welzijn / General health & well being
- Flegal, et al. (2007) Adherence to yoga and exercise interventions in a 6-month clinical trial. (BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2007)
Retrieved from http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/7/37 - Lea, (2009) Liberation or limitation? Understanding Iyengar yoga as a practice of the self. (Sage Journals)
Retrieved from http://bod.sagepub.com/content/15/3/71.abstract - Harner, et al. (2010) Effect of Iyengar yoga on mental health of incarcerated women: a feasibility study.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20842067 - Hasselle-Newcombe, (2005) The development of modern yoga: a survey of the field.
Retrieved from http://books.google.com/books?id=B-J0e2L-w_oC&pg=PA246&lpg=PA246&dq=hasselle-newcombe+2005+iyengar+yoga&source=bl&ots=f8ySEPiTQG&sig=OuNBxJRORSqYuNFDbwHi9lOtI1A&hl=en&sa=X&ei=MeleUt-6D-il2AXG24GoDA&ved=0CDYQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=hasselle-newcombe%202005%20iyengar%20yoga&f=false - Harvard Medical School (2010) Yoga for a better sex life?http://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/yoga-for-a-better-sex-life
- Khattab, et al. (2007) Iyengar yoga increases cardiac parasympathetic nervous modulation among healthy yoga practitioners.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2176143 - Raub, (2002) Psychophysiologic effects of hatha yoga on musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary function. (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Vol 8 Issue 6)
Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12614533 - Ross, et al. (2010) The health benefits of yoga and exercise: a review of comparison studies. (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Volume 16, Issue 1)
Retrieved from http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2009.0044 - Ross, et al. (2012) Frequency of yoga practice predicts health: results of a national survey of yoga practitioners. (Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3425136/ - Shurmur, et al. (2011) Yoga may also calm a dangerous irregular heatbeat.
http://consumer.healthday.com/alternative-medicine-information-3/mis-alternative-medicine-news-19/yoga-may-also-calm-a-dangerous-irregular-heartbeat-651544.html - Van Puymbroeck et al. (2007) A phase 1 feasibility study of yoga on the physical health and coping of informal caregivers. (Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 4,4)
Retrieved from http://www.aeyt.org/resources/A%20Phase%20I%20Feasibility%20Study%20of%20Yoga%20on%20the%20Physical%20Health.pdf
Hoge bloeddruk / Hypertension
- Cohen, MD et al. (2011) Yoga and Hypertension. (The Journal of Clinical Hypertension > Vol 9 Issue 10 >) Retrieved fromhttp://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/asset?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0076357.PDF
- Cohen, et al. (2009) Iyengar Yoga versus enhanced usual care on blood pressure in patients with prehypertension to stage I hypertension: a randomized controlled trial. (Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Volume 2011)
Retrieved from http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2011/546428/
Prikkelbaredarmsyndroom (PDS), spastische darm / Immune system function, Irritable bowel syndrome (ibs)
- Evans, et al. (2011) Protocol for a randomized controlled study of Iyengar yoga for youth with irritable bowel syndrome.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3033835/
Menopauze / Menopause
- Cohen, et al. (2007) Feasibility and acceptability of restorative yoga for treatment of hot flushes: a pilot trial. (Maturitas 56 (2): 198-204)
Retrieved from
http://www.menopause.org/docs/professional/tfppaced0712.pdf?sfvrsn=2 - Elavsky, et al. (2007) Personality, menopausal symptoms, and physical activity outcomes in middle-aged women.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2621079/
MS / Multiple Sclerosis
- Oken, et al. (2004) Randomized controlled trial of yoga and exercise in multiple sclerosis. (Neruology June 8, 2004 vol. 62)
Retrieved from http://www.neurology.org/content/62/11/2058.abstract
Nekpijn / Neck Pain
- Michalsen, et al. (2012) Yoga for chronic neck pain tested.
http://updates.pain-topics.org/2012/11/yoga-for-chronic-neck-pain-tested.html
Eierstok kanker / Ovarian cancer
- Danhauer, et al. (2008) Restorative yoga for women with ovarioan or breast cancer: findings from a pilot study.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18544284
Ontsteking alvleesklier (pancreas) / Pancreatitis
- Sareen et al. (2007) Yoga: A tool for improving the quality of life in chronic pancreatitis. (World Journal of Gastroenterology, 13,3)
Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4065893/
Ziekte van Parkinson / Parkinson’s disease
- Mehta, (2007) Yoga and Parkinson’s disease.
https://www.elkedagyoga.nl/images/pdf/LoYResearchTrust-review-2008.pdf
Onrustige benen, rusteloze benen (RLS) / Restless leg syndrome
- Innes, et al. (2012) Effects of a gentle yoga program on Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) symptoms and related outcomes in women with RLS: a pilot study.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3673587/
Ruggemerg / Spinal cord injury
Zwick, (2006). Integrating Iyengar yoga into rehab for spinal cord injury. (Nursing, Oct, 36(Issue) 18-22)
Retrieved from http://journals.lww.com/nursing/Fulltext/2006/10002/Integrating_Iyengar_yoga_into_rehab_for_spinal.6.aspx
