Restorativ Yoga - Potentialer for Psykologisk Behandlingspraksis?
Oversat titel
Restorative Yoga - Potentials for Psychological Treatment Practice?
Forfatter
Madsen, Vinca Alexandra Krogsgård Bøgelund
Semester
4. semester
Uddannelse
Udgivelsesår
2024
Afleveret
2024-05-30
Antal sider
54
Resumé
Krop-sind-praksisser bliver stadig mere udbredte, og mange undersøgelser tyder på, at de kan forbedre mental og følelsesmæssig trivsel. Alligevel behandles yoga ofte som én ensartet praksis, selvom stilarter adskiller sig markant i, hvad de indebærer. Dette speciale fokuserer på Restorative Yoga, en form der kombinerer fysiske stillinger, åndedrætsøvelser (breathwork), mindfulness og visualisering. Projektet undersøger, hvordan Restorative Yoga kan forstås teoretisk og empirisk, og hvilke mulige konsekvenser det kan have for klinisk psykologi. Baseret på et review af 15 studier af Restorative Yoga-interventioner, suppleret med andre relevante fund, sammenfatter specialet rapporterede effekter og mulige mekanismer. Evidensgrundlaget er aktuelt begrænset, og mange studier beskriver deres metoder kun kortfattet, hvilket gør det vanskeligt at vide præcist, hvordan sessionerne blev gennemført. Alligevel peger fund på, at bestemte stillinger og åndedræt kan påvirke det autonome nervesystem, ved at øge aktiviteten i den parasympatiske del, som er forbundet med ro og tryghed. Mindfulness-elementer giver en plausibel forklaring på reduceret stress, angst og depression samt forbedret kognitiv funktion. Visualisering kan bidrage til flere positive følelser og færre negative emotioner. Feltet vil have gavn af flere studier med tydeligere rapportering, især om brugen af åndedræt, mindfulness og visualisering. Med disse forbehold peger specialet på potentialet for at anvende Restorative Yoga som supplement i klinisk psykologisk praksis, forudsat at det tilpasses den enkelte klients forventninger og integreres i en solid terapeutisk alliance (det samarbejdende forhold mellem terapeut og klient).
Mind–body practices are increasingly popular, and many studies suggest they can improve mental and emotional wellbeing. Yet yoga is often treated as a single, uniform practice, even though styles differ in what they ask people to do. This thesis focuses on Restorative Yoga, a form that combines physical postures, breathing techniques (breathwork), mindfulness, and visualization. The project examines how Restorative Yoga can be understood in theory and research, and what it may mean for clinical psychology. Based on a review of 15 studies of Restorative Yoga interventions, supplemented by other relevant findings, the thesis summarizes reported effects and mechanisms. The current evidence base is small, and many studies describe their methods only briefly, making it hard to know exactly how sessions were delivered. Even so, findings suggest that specific postures and breathing may influence the autonomic nervous system by increasing parasympathetic activity, which is associated with calm and a sense of safety. The mindfulness elements offer a plausible pathway for reduced stress, anxiety, and depression, and for improved cognitive function. Visualization may help increase positive feelings and reduce negative emotions. The field would benefit from more studies with clearer reporting, especially about how breathwork, mindfulness, and visualization are used. Within these limits, the thesis points to the potential of Restorative Yoga as a complement in clinical psychological practice, provided it is aligned with each client’s expectations and is integrated within a strong therapeutic alliance (the collaborative relationship between therapist and client).
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