Yoga-Based Breathing Techniques for Health Care Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic: Interests, Feasibility, and Acceptance.
J Altern Complement Med
; 27(8): 706-709, 2021 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Objectives:
The authors explored the feasibility of virtual yoga-based breathwork and meditation among health care workers (HCW) during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods:
Consented employees of a large cancer center accessed a video of breathwork called "Simha Kriya" to be practiced for 4 weeks.Results:
Of 217 participants who expressed interest within 2 weeks, 90 were recruited to the study in 1 month and 100 in 2 months. Of 69 participants who provided data between weeks 1 and 4, 77% perceived the intervention as useful.Conclusions:
Yoga-based breathing practices were feasible and acceptable among HCW in the setting of a pandemic. ClinicalTrials.gov ID NCT04482647.Palavras-chave
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Yoga
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Exercícios Respiratórios
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Pessoal de Saúde
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Meditação
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COVID-19
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En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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