Hatha yoga practice and fear of falling in older adults
Monday, March 9, 2009 - 15:07
in Psychology & Sociology
Indiana University researchers found promising results in an exploratory study involving yoga practice by older adults who expressed a fear of falling. After a 12-week, twice weekly hatha yoga class, taught by a professional yoga therapist, study participants reported a reduced fear of falling, increased lower body flexibility and a reduction in their leisure constraints.