Nicole Snaith1, Tim Schultz2, Michael Proeve3, Philippa Rasmussen4. 1. University of Adelaide, Adelaide Nursing School, Cnr North Terrace and George St, Level 4 Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building, Adelaide SA 5005, Australia. Electronic address: Nicole.snaith@adelaide.edu.au. 2. University of Adelaide, Adelaide Nursing School, Cnr North Terrace and George St, Level 4 Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building, Adelaide SA 5005, Australia. Electronic address: Tim.schultz@adelaide.edu.au. 3. University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5005, Australia. Electronic address: Michael.proeve@adelaide.edu.au. 4. University of Adelaide, Adelaide Nursing School, Cnr North Terrace and George St, Level 4 Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building, Adelaide SA 5005, Australia. Electronic address: Philippa.rasmussen@adelaide.edu.au.
Abstract
AIM: The aim of the study was to examine the demographic and practice characteristics of current yoga participants and assess their levels of mindfulness, self-compassion, stress, anxiety, depression and wellbeing and implications for designing a yoga intervention. METHODS: A web-based survey was administered to South Australian yoga teachers and students from September 2014 to February 2015. RESULTS: Results showed a positive correlation with mindfulness and self-compassion and negative correlation with Depression, Anxiety and Stress scores with months of practice. Mindfulness and self-compassion scores were significantly higher with two or more classes per week and mindfulness higher in those with a regular meditation practice. DISCUSSION: Key findings indicate that class frequency, practice experience and meditation practice are important factors in designing a yoga intervention examining mindfulness and mental health. CONCLUSION: Findings provide important information for guiding development of a yoga intervention for anxiety and depression. Crown
AIM: The aim of the study was to examine the demographic and practice characteristics of current yoga participants and assess their levels of mindfulness, self-compassion, stress, anxiety, depression and wellbeing and implications for designing a yoga intervention. METHODS: A web-based survey was administered to South Australian yoga teachers and students from September 2014 to February 2015. RESULTS: Results showed a positive correlation with mindfulness and self-compassion and negative correlation with Depression, Anxiety and Stress scores with months of practice. Mindfulness and self-compassion scores were significantly higher with two or more classes per week and mindfulness higher in those with a regular meditation practice. DISCUSSION: Key findings indicate that class frequency, practice experience and meditation practice are important factors in designing a yoga intervention examining mindfulness and mental health. CONCLUSION: Findings provide important information for guiding development of a yoga intervention for anxiety and depression. Crown