Yoga: Publications and Resources
Summary: The Seniors and Disability Yoga section of Disabled World compiles a variety of articles and research papers focused on the benefits of yoga for individuals with disabilities and seniors. Topics range from the use of yoga for specific conditions like arthritis, back pain, multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia, to adapted yoga techniques such as chair yoga and yoga for the blind. The publications include peer-reviewed studies and articles from universities, medical centers, and organizations, alongside contributions from yoga professionals; many offer practical information and insights that may be helpful for people with disabilities, seniors, and healthcare providers seeking alternative or complementary therapies.
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| Title of Document | Paper Author | Peer Review | Preface / Postface | Reference Number | Publish Date | Updated / Revised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoga of Immortals App Shows Promise for Urinary Incontinence Care | Rutgers University | Yes | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A014117 | 2022/07/26 | 2025/05/10 |
| Live Seated Yoga Classes for Seniors and Disabled | Adaptive Yoga Network | DW-A013825 | 2020/04/27 | 2021/02/09 | ||
| Yoga Found to be Helpful for Lower Back Pain | UM SOM | DW-A012677 | 2017/02/07 | 2018/01/25 | ||
| Chair Yoga Effective Alternative Treatment for Osteoarthritis | Florida Atlantic University | DW-A012613 | 2017/01/12 | 2021/04/10 | ||
| Yoga for Men Announces Yoga for Veterans Program | Yoga for Men, LLC | DW-A012485 | 2016/11/10 | 2018/05/04 | ||
| Yoga for Arthritis Symptoms & Mood | Johns Hopkins Medicine | DW-A011607 | 2015/09/16 | |||
| Survey Finds Both Benefits and Risks of Yoga for Bipolar Disorder | Brown University | DW-A010639 | 2014/09/26 | |||
| Specialized Yoga Program Reduces Urinary Incontinence by 70% | University of California - San Francisco | Yes | ✓ Preface ✓ Postface | DW-A010278 | 2014/04/28 | 2025/05/10 |
| Accessible Yoga for Blind with Microsoft Kinect | University of Washington | DW-A09910 | 2013/10/17 | 2021/10/14 | ||
| Laughter Yoga Good Medicine for Seniors | Thomas C. Weiss | DW-A09419 | 2012/11/18 | 2021/06/27 | ||
| Laughter Yoga Specialist Serves People with Disabilities | Veronica Appleton | DW-A09194 | 2012/08/16 | 2021/08/07 | ||
| Stroke Survivors Use Yoga to Improve Balance | American Heart Association | DW-A09169 | 2012/08/01 | 2021/08/17 | ||
| Yoga Helps Senior Stroke Victims Improve Balance and Endurance | Indiana University | DW-A07871 | 2011/06/07 | |||
| Benefits of Yoga for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia | European League Against Rheumatism | DW-A07770 | 2011/05/26 | 2016/06/13 | ||
| Research Suggests Yoga can Counteract Fibromyalgia | Oregon Health & Science University | DW-A05834 | 2010/10/14 | 2015/04/19 | ||
| Connection Between Yoga and Mood | Boston University Medical Center | DW-A04970 | 2010/08/19 | |||
| Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors Improves Recovery | University of Alberta | DW-A04952 | 2010/08/17 | |||
| Hypnotic Yoga Breathing Exercise | Jon Rhodes | DW-A04775 | 2010/07/31 | 2013/06/03 | ||
| Benefits of Yoga for Children with Special Needs | Elahi Childrens Yoga | DW-A03489 | 2010/03/26 | |||
| Using Yoga to Relieve Back Pain | Yoga | DW-A03105 | 2010/01/31 | 2015/03/31 | ||
| Yoga Reduces Inflammation Due to Aging and Stress | Ohio State University | DW-A02976 | 2010/01/11 | |||
| Yoga on Nintendo Wii - Anja Rubik's Commitment to Yoga for Wii | JoWooD Productions Software AG | DW-A02516 | 2009/10/09 | |||
| Yoga Provides Benefits to Women with Breast Cancer | Wiley-Blackwell | DW-A0925 | 2009/02/25 | 2015/04/19 | ||
| Yoga Breathing for Stress Reduction | Bradley Kapture | DW-A0765 | 2009/02/12 | 2012/09/17 | ||
| Yoga For Diabetes - Food Choices | Bradley Kapture | DW-A0764 | 2009/02/12 | 2012/09/17 | ||
| Yoga For Diabetes - Create Health | Bradley Kapture | DW-A0763 | 2009/02/12 | 2012/09/17 | ||
| Yoga Exercises for Diabetes - Manage Blood Sugars | Bradley Kapture | DW-A0762 | 2009/02/12 | 2012/09/17 | ||
| Complete Workout with Three Yoga Exercises | Summer N Banks | DW-A0760 | 2009/02/12 |
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