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YogaEvidence & Dosage

Mobility, breathing, nervous-system regulation, the debate over performance effects.

Evidence at a glance

Total studies
444
With abstract
49
Meta / Systematic / RCT
5
Highly cited
48
Publication years
1992–2026

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Top studies on Yoga

Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.

  1. Randomized controlled trial of yoga and exercise in multiple sclerosis.

    Neurology2004136 influential citations

    <h4>Objective</h4>To determine the effect of yoga and of aerobic exercise on cognitive function, fatigue, mood, and quality of life in multiple sclerosis (MS).<h4>Methods</h4>Subjects with clinically definite MS and Expanded Disability…

  2. Randomized, controlled, six-month trial of yoga in healthy seniors: effects on cognition and quality of life.

    Alternative therapies in health and medicine200695 influential citations

    <h4>Context</h4>There are potential benefits of mind-body techniques on cognitive function because the techniques involve an active attentional or mindfulness component, but this has not been fully explored.<h4>Objective</h4>To determine…

  3. Randomized controlled trial of yoga among a multiethnic sample of breast cancer patients: effects on quality of life.

    Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology2007n=8487 influential citations

    <h4>Purpose</h4>This study examines the impact of yoga, including physical poses, breathing, and meditation exercises, on quality of life (QOL), fatigue, distressed mood, and spiritual well-being among a multiethnic sample of breast cancer…

  4. Yoga for anxiety: a systematic review of the research evidence.

    British journal of sports medicine200582 influential citations

    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,…

  5. Characteristics of yoga users: results of a national survey.

    Journal of general internal medicine2008n=31,04476 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>There are limited data on the characteristics of yoga users in the U.S.<h4>Objective</h4>To characterize yoga users, medical reasons for use, perceptions of helpfulness, and disclosure of use to medical…

  6. Restorative yoga for women with breast cancer: findings from a randomized pilot study.

    Psycho-oncology2009n=4474 influential citations

    <h4>Objectives</h4>Restorative yoga (RY) is a gentle type of yoga that may be beneficial for cancer patients and post-treatment survivors. Study goals were: to determine the feasibility of implementing a RY intervention for women with…

  7. Evaluation of the effectiveness and efficacy of Iyengar yoga therapy on chronic low back pain.

    Spine2009n=9070 influential citations

    <h4>Study design</h4>The effectiveness and efficacy of Iyengar yoga for chronic low back pain (CLBP) were assessed with intention-to-treat and per-protocol analysis. Ninety subjects were randomized to a yoga (n = 43) or control group (n =…

  8. A pilot study of yoga for breast cancer survivors: physical and psychological benefits.

    Psycho-oncology2006n=2067 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>Physical activity provides a number of physical and psychological benefits to cancer survivors, including lessening the impact of detrimental cancer-related symptoms and treatment side-effects (e.g. fatigue, nausea), and…

  9. Risk indices associated with the insulin resistance syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and possible protection with yoga: a systematic review.

    The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice200566 influential citations

    <h4>Objective</h4>To conduct a systematic review of published literature regarding the effects of yoga, a promising mind-body therapy, on specific anthropometric and physiologic indices of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and on related…

  10. Yoga of Awareness program for menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors: results from a randomized trial.

    Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer200965 influential citations

    <h4>Goal of work</h4>Breast cancer survivors have limited options for the treatment of hot flashes and related symptoms. Further, therapies widely used to prevent recurrence in survivors, such as tamoxifen, tend to induce or exacerbate…

Frequently asked

What dosage was studied?
• yoga and aerobic exercise
Are there safety considerations for Yoga?
• There were no adverse events related to the intervention. • No adverse events were reported during the study. • One adverse event during follow-up was linked to physical therapy, not yoga.

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