Collectively , findings suggest that yogic practice s may promote significant improvements in several indices of importance in DM2 management , including glycemic control , lipid levels , and body composition .
More limited data suggest that yoga may also lower oxidative stress and blood pressure ; enhance pulmonary and autonomic function , mood , sleep , and quality of life ; and reduce medication use in adults with DM2 .
A growing body of evidence suggests yogic practice s may benefit adults with type 2 diabetes ( DM2 ) .
In this systematic review , we evaluate available evidence from prospect i ve controlled trials regarding the effects of yoga-based programs on specific health outcomes pertinent to DM2 management .
Effects of yoga on psychological health in older adults.
BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to assess the effect of a yoga intervention on psychological health  in older adults . METHOD A r and omized controlled trial study , conducted at 2 North Florida facilities for older adults . Subjects were 98 older adults , ages 65 to 92 . Participants were r and omly assigned to chair yoga , chair exercise , and control groups and assessed preintervention , postintervention , and 1-month follow-up on the State Anger Expression Inventory , State Anxiety Inventory , Geriatric Depression Scale , Lawton 's PGC Morale Scale , General Self-Efficacy Scale , Chronic Disease Self-Efficacy Scales , and Self- Control Schedule . RESULTS Yoga participants improved more than both exercise and control participants in anger ( Cohen 's d = 0.89 for yoga versus exercise , and 0.90 for yoga versus control , pretest to posttest ; and d = 0.90 and 0.72 , pretest to follow-up ) , anxiety ( d = 0.27 , 0.39 and 0.62 , 0.63 ) , depression ( d = 0.47 , 0.49 and 0.53 , 0.51 ) , well-being ( d = 0.14 , 0.49 and 0.25 , 0.61 ) , general self-efficacy ( d = 0.63 , 1.10 and 0.30 , 0.85 ) , and self-efficacy for daily living ( d = 0.52 , 0.81 and 0.27 , 0.42 ) . Changes in self-control moderated changes in psychological health . CONCLUSIONS Over a 6-week period , our findings indicate yoga 's potential for improving psychological health in older adults
Collectively , findings suggest that yogic practice s may promote significant improvements in several indices of importance in DM2 management , including glycemic control , lipid levels , and body composition .
More limited data suggest that yoga may also lower oxidative stress and blood pressure ; enhance pulmonary and autonomic function , mood , sleep , and quality of life ; and reduce medication use in adults with DM2 .
A growing body of evidence suggests yogic practice s may benefit adults with type 2 diabetes ( DM2 ) .
In this systematic review , we evaluate available evidence from prospect i ve controlled trials regarding the effects of yoga-based programs on specific health outcomes pertinent to DM2 management .