AGING

• DeBenedetto, et al. (2005) Effect of a gentle Iyengar yoga program on gait in the elderly: an exploratory study.
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16181950

• Oken, et al. (2006) Randomized, controlled, six-month trial, yoga in healthy seniors: effects on cognition and quality of life.
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1457100/

• Patel, et al. (2011) The effects of yoga on physical functioning and health related quality of life in older adults: s systematic review and meta-analysis
  http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2011.0473

• Song, et al. (2008) Yoga Poses Can Prevent Falls In Women Over 65. Temple University Gait Study Center.
  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080404114445.htm

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AMYTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS

• Ribeiro, Subbappa. (2013) Iyengar yoga therapy as an intervention for cramp management in individuals with amytrophic lateral sclerosis: three case reports. (The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2013)
  http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2013.0340

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ANXIETY/DEPRESSION AND STRESS

• Michalsen, et al. (2010) Iyengar Yoga for distressed women: a 3-armed randomized controlled trial. (Evidence Based Alternative and Complementary Medicines, 2012)
  Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3463199/

• Shapiro, et al. (2008) Iyengar Yoga as a Complementary Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
  http://iynaus.org/sites/iynaus_files/pages/research/Mumbai_research_compilation.pdf

• Shapiro, et al. (2007) Yoga as a Complementary Treatment of Depression: Effects of Traits and Moods on Treatment Outcomes. (Evidence Based Complementary Alternative Medicine, 4(4):493-502)
  Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2176141/

• Streeter, et al. (2012) Effects of yoga on the autonomic nervous system, gamma-aminobutyric-acid, and allostasis in epilepsy, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. (Med Hypotheses, May, 78(5):571-9)
  Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22365651

• Streeter, et al. (2007) Yoga Asana sessions increase brain GABA levels: a pilot study. (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, May, 13(4):419-26)
  Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17532734

• Streeter, el al. (2010) Effects of Yoga Versus Walking on Mood, Anxiety, and Brain GABA levels: a Randomized Controlled MRS Study. (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Nov; 16(11):1145-52)
  Retrieved from http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2010.0007 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20722471

• Woolery, et al. (2004). A Yoga Intervention for Young Adults with Elevated Symptoms of Depression. (Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, Mar/Apr, 10(2),60-63)
  Retrieved from http://www.modernhcp.com/INNO-PDFS/IMCJ-PDFS/BE8EAF15F08842A291DC88418F8F9BA5.ashx.pdf

 

ARTHRITIS

• Bukowski, et al. (2007) The effect of Iyengar yoga and strengthening exercises for people living with osteoarthritis of the knee: a case series.
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17827096

• Evans, et al. (2010). Iyengar Yoga for Young Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results From a Mixed-Methods Pilot Study. (Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 39(4) 904-913) Retrieved from http://www.jpsmjournal.com/article/S0885-3924(10)00141-7/abstract

• Kolasinski, et al. (2005) Iyengar yoga for treating symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee, (a pilot study):  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16131293

 

ASTHMA

• Sabina, et al. (2005) Yoga intervention for adults with mild-to-moderate asthma: a pilot study. (Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, 94, 5) Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15945557

 

BACK PAIN

• Cox et al. (2010) A pragmatic multi-centred randomised controlled trial of yoga for chronic low back pain: trial protocol. (Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice) Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2856861/

• John Hopkins Health Alert. Yoga Therapy. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/alerts/back_pain_osteoporosis/JohnsHopkinsHealthAlertsBackPainOsteoporosis_2942-1.html

• Selfridge, (2010) From Padasana to Pain Relief: Iyengar Yoga for Chronic Low Back Pain. (Alternative Medicine Alert, 13, 1)
  Retrieved from http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/47531676/from-padasana-pain-relief-iyengar-yoga-chronic-low-back-pain

• Williams, et al. (2009) Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Efficacy of Iyengar Yoga Therapy on Chronic Low Back Pain. (SPINE, 14,19)
  Retrieved From: http://www.innerfocusphysio.com.au/resources/Evaluation%20of%20the%20Effectiveness%20and%20Efficacy%20of%20Iyengar%20Yoga%20Therapy%20on%20Chronic%20Low%20Back%20Pain.pdf

• Williams, et al. (2005) Effects of Iyengar Yoga Therapy for Chronic Lower Back Pain. (Pain, May, 115,1-2).     From http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15836974

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BREAST CANCER

• Banasik, et al. (2011) Effect of Iyengar yoga practice on fatigue and diurnal salivary cortisol concentration in breast cancer survivors.
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21355946

• Bower, et al. (2012) Yoga for persistent fatigue in breast cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial.
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22180393

• Danhauer, et al. (2008) Restorative yoga for women with ovarian or breast cancer: findings from a pilot study.
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18544284

• Galantino, et al. (2008) Impact of yoga on functional outcomes in breast cancer survivors with aromatase inhibitor–associated arthralgias. (Sage Journals)
  Retrieved from http://ict.sagepub.com/content/11/4/313.abstract

• Schultz, et al. (2007) Down-regulated lymphocyte NF-kB activation in breast cancer survivors following yoga participation.
  http://the-aps.org/mm/hp/Audiences/Public-Press/For-the-Press/releases/Archive/07/22.html

• Schultz, Iyengar Yoga improves immunity for women with breast cancer.
  http://findmeacure.com/2007/05/02/iyengar-yoga-improves-immunity/

• Speed-Andrews, (2010) Special Yoga Classes Aimed at Breast Cancer Survivors Improves Recovery.
  http://www.news.ualberta.ca/newsarticles/2010/08/specialyogaclassesaimedatbreastcancersurvivorsimprovesrecoveryuofastudy

 

CANCER

• Duncan, et al. (2008) Impact and outcomes of an Iyengar yoga program in a cancer centre. (Current Oncology, August; 15(Suppl 2)
  Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2528557/

 

CARDIAC HEALTH

• Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MD, et al. (2013) Effect of Yoga on Arrhythmia Burden, Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation – The YOGA My Heart Study. ( Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Volume 61, Issue 11)
  Retrieved from http://content.onlinejacc.org/article.aspx?articleid=1567301

 

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

• Garfinkle, et al. (1998) Yoga based intervention for carpal tunnel syndrome. (The Journal of the American Medical Association, Volume 280, No. 18). Retrieved from http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=188150

 

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)

• Donesky-Cuenco, et al. (2009) Yoga therapy decreases dyspnea-related distress and improves functional performance in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pilot study. (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine)
  Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3051406/

 

DIABETES

• Alexander, et al. (2010) "I could move mountains" adults with or at risk for type 2 diabetes reflect on their experiences with yoga practice.
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc articles/PMC3141226/

 

GENERAL HEALTH & WELL BEING

• Belluz, J. (2015) I read more than 50 scientific studies about yoga. Here is what I learned.http://www.vox.com/2015/7/22/9012075/yoga-health-benefits-exercise-science

• Flegal, et al. (2007) Adherence to yoga and exercise interventions in a 6-month clinical trial. (BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2007) Retrieved from http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/7/37

• Lea, (2009) Liberation or limitation? Understanding Iyengar yoga as a practice of the self. (Sage Journals)
  Retrieved from http://bod.sagepub.com/content/15/3/71.abstract

• Harner, et al. (2010) Effect of Iyengar yoga on mental health of incarcerated women: a feasibility study. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20842067

• Hasselle-Newcombe, (2005) The development of modern yoga: a survey of the field.
  Retrieved from http://books.google.com/books?id=B-J0e2L-w_oC&pg=PA246&lpg=PA246&dq=hasselle-newcombe+2005+iyengar+yoga&source=bl&ots=f8ySEPiTQG&sig=OuNBxJRORSqYuNFDbwHi9lOtI1A&hl=en&sa=X&ei=MeleUt-6D-il2AXG24GoDA&ved=0CDYQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=hasselle-newcombe%202005%20iyengar%20yoga&f=false

• Harvard Medical School (2010) Yoga for a better sex life?
  http://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/yoga-for-a-better-sex-life

• Khattab, et al. (2007) Iyengar yoga increases cardiac parasympathetic nervous modulation among healthy yoga practitioners.
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2176143

• Raub, (2002) Psychophysiologic effects of hatha yoga on musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary function. (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Vol 8 Issue 6) Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12614533

• Ross, et al. (2010) The health benefits of yoga and exercise: a review of comparison studies. (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Volume 16, Issue 1) Retrieved from http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2009.0044

• Ross, et al. (2012) Frequency of yoga practice predicts health: results of a national survey of yoga practitioners. (Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine) Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3425136/

• Shurmur, et al. (2011) Yoga may also calm a dangerous irregular heatbeat. http://consumer.healthday.com/alternative-medicine-information-3/mis-alternative-medicine-news-19/yoga-may-also-calm-a-dangerous-irregular-heartbeat-651544.html

• Van Puymbroeck et al. (2007) A phase 1 feasibility study of yoga on the physical health and coping of informal caregivers. (Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 4,4) From: http://www.aeyt.org/resources/A%20Phase%20I%20Feasibility%20Study%20of%20Yoga%20on%20the%20Physical%20Health.pdf

 

HYPERTENSION

• Cohen, MD et al. (2011) Yoga and Hypertension. (The Journal of Clinical Hypertension > Vol 9 Issue 10 >) Retrieved from
  http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1751-7176.2007.tb00008.x/full

• Cohen, et al. (2009) Iyengar Yoga versus enhanced usual care on blood pressure in patients with prehypertension to stage I hypertension: a randomized controlled trial. (Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Volume 2011).. From http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2011/546428/

 

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)

• Evans, et al. (2011) Protocol for a randomized controlled study of Iyengar yoga for youth with irritable bowel syndrome.
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3033835/

 

MENOPAUSE

• Cohen, et al. (2007) Feasibility and acceptability of restorative yoga for treatment of hot flushes: a pilot trial. (Maturitas 56 (2): 198-204)
  Retrieved from http://www.torna.do/s/Feasibility-and-acceptability-of-restorative-yoga-for-treatment-of-hot-flushes-a-pilot-trial/

• Elavsky, et al. (2007) Personality, menopausal symptoms, and physical activity outcomes in middle-aged women.
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2621079/

 

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

• Oken, et al. (2004) Randomized controlled trial of yoga and exercise in multiple sclerosis. (Neruology June 8, 2004 vol. 62)
  Retrieved from http://www.neurology.org/content/62/11/2058.abstract

 

NECK PAIN

• Michalsen, et al. (2012) Yoga for chronic neck pain tested. http://updates.pain-topics.org/2012/11/yoga-for-chronic-neck-pain-tested.html

 

OVARIAN CANCER

• Danhauer, et al. (2008) Restorative yoga for women with ovarioan or breast cancer: findings from a pilot study.
  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18544284

 

PANCREATITIS

• Sareen et al. (2007) Yoga: A tool for improving the quality of life in chronic pancreatitis. (World Journal of Gastroenterology, 13,3)
  Retrieved from http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/abstract_en.asp?f=391&v=13

 

PARKINSON'S DISEASE

• Mehta, (2007) Yoga and Parkinson's disease. http://www.parkinsonssocietyindia.com/Yoga_Parkinson_Disease.aspx

 

RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME

• Innes, et al. (2012) Effects of a gentle yoga program on Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) symptoms and related outcomes in women with RLS: a pilot study. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23270319

 

SPINAL CORD INJURY

• Zwick, (2006). Integrating Iyengar yoga into rehab for spinal cord injury. (Nursing, Oct, 36(Issue) 18-22)
  Retrieved from http://journals.lww.com/nursing/Fulltext/2006/10002/Integrating_Iyengar_yoga_into_rehab_for_spinal.6.aspx