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Feasibility of Integration of Yoga in a Behavioral Weight‐Loss Intervention: A Randomized Trial
Author(s) -
Jakicic John M.,
Davis Kelliann K.,
Rogers Renee J.,
Sherman Sally A.,
Barr Susan,
Marcin Marissa L.,
Collins Katherine A.,
Collins Audrey M.,
Yuan Nalingna,
Lang Wei
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
obesity
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.438
H-Index - 199
eISSN - 1930-739X
pISSN - 1930-7381
DOI - 10.1002/oby.23089
Subject(s) - hatha yoga , weight loss , medicine , context (archaeology) , randomized controlled trial , physical therapy , obesity , intervention (counseling) , randomization , population , gerontology , nursing , paleontology , environmental health , biology
Objective This study examined the feasibility and comparison of two styles of yoga within the context of a standard behavioral weight‐loss intervention (SBWI). Methods Fifty adults with obesity (BMI: 31.3 ± 3.8 kg/m 2 ) participated in this 6‐month study that included a SBWI and a calorie‐ and fat‐reduced diet. Randomization was to restorative Hatha (SBWI+RES) or Vinyasa (SBWI+VIN) yoga. Yoga was prescribed to increase from 20 to 40 to 60 minutes per session across the intervention. Weight was assessed at baseline and 6 months. Perceptions of yoga were assessed at the completion of the intervention. Results Adjusted weight loss was −3.4 kg (95% CI: −6.4 to −0.5) in SBWI+RES and −3.8 kg (95% CI: −6.8 to −0.9) in SBWI+VIN ( P < 0.001), with no difference between groups. Of all participants, 74.4% reported that they would continue participation in yoga after the SBWI. Session duration was a barrier as yoga increased from 20 to 40 to 60 minutes per day, with 0%, 7.5%, and 48.8% reporting this barrier, respectively. Conclusions Among adults with obesity, yoga participation, within the context of a SBWI, appears to be feasible, with weight loss not differing by style of yoga. Progressing to 60 minutes per session appears to be a barrier to engagement in yoga in this population.