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Yoga projects

Project overview

For several years we have been pursuing projects on the importance of yoga as a supportive measure for people with chronic illness. Publications in connection with the respective projects can be found in the university bibliography.

What are we currently investigating?

  • Yoga Nidra research project
  • Development of ethical attitudes and behaviours (Yamas / Niyamas)
  • Behavioural patterns of yoga practitioners in the corona pandemic
  • Strategies of yoga practitioners in dealing with symptoms of COVID-19 infection
  • Reverence / gratitude as well as mindfulness and compassion in yoga practitioners
  • "Spiritual dryness" as an expression of a crisis of meaning on the path of development

Project in planning

  • 3-arm RCT: Yoga with a focus on yamas / niyamas in stressed carers, doctors and teachers

What have we investigated so far?

  • Yoga as a resource for dealing with chronic stress or illness
  • Inner correspondence with the yoga exercises
  • Development of indicators of spirituality through more intensive yoga practice

Teaching

  • Seminar Mind-Body Medicine: Meditation and Yoga (part of QB12)
  • Lecture series Yoga, Philosophy and Science at the UW/H (in planning)

Project team