RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Yoga for anxiety: a systematic review of the research evidence
JF British Journal of Sports Medicine
JO Br J Sports Med
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine
SP 884
OP 891
DO 10.1136/bjsm.2005.018069
VO 39
IS 12
A1 G Kirkwood
A1 H Rampes
A1 V Tuffrey
A1 J Richardson
A1 K Pilkington
YR 2005
UL http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/39/12/884.abstract
AB Between March and June 2004, a systematic review was carried out of the research evidence on the effectiveness of yoga for the treatment of anxiety and anxiety disorders. Eight studies were reviewed. They reported positive results, although there were many methodological inadequacies. Owing to the diversity of conditions treated and poor quality of most of the studies, it is not possible to say that yoga is effective in treating anxiety or anxiety disorders in general. However, there are encouraging results, particularly with obsessive compulsive disorder. Further well conducted research is necessary which may be most productive if focused on specific anxiety disorders.