Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 276-286, October 2006

Yoga and distractibility

  • Lee N. Burkett, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Exercise and Wellness, Arizona State University, 7001 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa, AZ 85212-0180, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.
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  • Megan A. Todd, M.S.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Exercise and Wellness, Arizona State University, 7001 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa, AZ 85212-0180, USA
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  • Troy Adams, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT, USA

Received 11 May 2005; received in revised form 20 August 2005; accepted 24 August 2005.

Summary 

Performers have used many approaches to regulate arousal levels. Yoga claims to regulate arousal; however the claim has not been evaluated. This study investigated non-directive somatic arousal, utilizing heart-rate data, of trained and novice yoga practitioners before, during and following an auditory distraction in savasana. No difference was noted between trained and novice yoga practitioners.

Keywords: Yoga, Distractibility, Stress, Arousal

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PII: S1360-8592(05)00090-2

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2005.08.007

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 276-286, October 2006

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