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Study on losing weight with Ayurveda and yoga

Jennifer Rioux et al.

January 2014

Ayurveda

Yoga

Overweight / obesity

The pilot study investigated the extent to which a holistic approach based on Ayurveda and yoga therapy is suitable for the treatment of obesity. Both conventional and Ayurvedic criteria were applied, and the treatments were adapted to the needs of the test subjects within a standardized treatment algorithm. The subjects were all overweight/obese and interested in participating in a "holistic weight loss program".

The program consisted of a combination of diet plan, exercise and lifestyle changes according to Ayurvedic principles and yoga therapy, and strong self-regulation of daily behaviors. The three-month program was designed to change eating and activity habits and improve self-efficacy, quality of life, well-being, vitality and self-awareness regarding food choices, stress management and dealing with blocks to losing weight.

The measurements included: Weight changes, body mass index, body fat, waist/hip circumference, blood pressure; furthermore: Scales on self-efficacy in diet and exercise, perceived stress, visual analog scale on energy, appetite, stress, quality of life, sense of well-being, satisfaction with the program.

Of 22 participants, 17 took part and 12 completed the 3-month program; 12 took part in the 6-month follow-up program and 11 in the 9-month follow-up program. On average, the weight reduction after 3 months was 3.54 kg; after 6 months 4.63 kg; after 9 months 5.9 kg. The overall satisfaction rate was more than 90 % for all points. The participants found the associated self-monitoring and self-control less stressful than with conventional weight loss programs.

It can therefore be concluded that a holistic program based on Ayurveda and yoga therapy is a suitable and feasible approach to weight regulation.

The most important information on the study at a glance

Indications
Obesity
Institution
National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Obesity Education Initiative, USA
Title
Study on losing weight with Ayurveda and yoga
Brief description
A pilot study showed that an Ayurvedic and yoga-based program is suitable for weight loss.
Original title
A Pilot Feasibility Study of Whole-systems Ayurvedic Medicine and Yoga Therapy for Weight Loss
Link to the study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24753993/

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