Journal article
An Assessment of the Effects of Iyengar Yoga Practice on the Health‐Related Quality of Life of Patients with Chronic Respiratory Diseases: A Pilot Study
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of an Iyengar yoga program (IYP) on patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
METHODS: Patients attending lung transplant clinics in a tertiary institution were invited to participate in a two-phase, 12-week IYP that included 2 h biweekly classes. Doctors completed a formal physical and clinical assessment on candidates before enrollment. Patients with New York Association Class III or IV, or dyspnea grade IV …
Authors
Santana M-J; S-Parrilla J; Mirus J; Loadman MA; Lien DC; Feeny D
Journal
Canadian Respiratory Journal, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. e17–e23
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
January 2013
DOI
10.1155/2013/265406
ISSN
1198-2241