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Brand Names: Asana, Ashtanga Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Chair Yoga (Eric Small), Dahn Yoga, Gym Fitness Yoga, Hatha, Iyengar Yoga, Kriya Yoga, Kundalini "Gentle" Yoga, Mudras Hand Yoga, Pranayam Yoga, Purusha and Raja, Stretch Yoga, Svaroopa Yoga, Viniyoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Chanting therapy, Yoga Gong therapy
See also: Physical Exercise

What is Yoga? Yoga is a group of ancient spiritual practices originating in India, and within Hinduism refers to ascetic and meditational practices intended to lead to spiritual experience and insight into the nature of existence. Outside India, yoga is practiced as a form of exercise. Read more...Click to read more below


Reasons Taken

38 patients in the community are taking or have taken Yoga.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
General health 14 36%
Treat Parkinson's 11 28%
Stiffness/spasticity 9 23%
Mobility 1 2%
Dry mouth (xerostomia) 1 2%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Yoga.

  0 day 0 none 0 week 1 hr week 1.5 hr week 2 hr week 0.5 hr day 120 min week 180 min week 30 min day
  7 Number of Patients: 7 3 Number of Patients: 3 8 Number of Patients: 8 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Yoga or how long patients were taking Yoga before stopping.

Currently taking Yoga

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
4
3
6
6
9

Stopped taking Yoga

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
1
1
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Yoga (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice 1 33% Doctor's advice: 33%
Course of treatment ended 1 33% Course of treatment ended: 33%
Not indicated 1 33% Not indicated: 33%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 3 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Major 100% 1

Treat Parkinson's

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 0% 0
Mild 0% 0
None 100% 3

Top reported side-effects include: Fatigue

Summary results are based on 3 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 3)

  • GoCats76
    Mouth/throat: mild
    Arms: none
    Chest: mild
    Legs: mild
    See profile
  • GoCats76
  • by GoCats76
    Sep 17, 2008
  • EfficacyMajor
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Treat Parkinson's
Advice/Tips
I wish I had started yoga decades ago.

  • EfficacyMajor
  • Side-effectsNone
  • General health
Advice/Tips
feels Good to have limber joints and a calm mood

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