The Effects of an 8 vs. 16 Week Yoga Practice on Balance, Strength, Flexibility, and Mindfulness in Children Ages 4-10 Years: A Pilot Study

Authors

Betsy Donahoe-Fillmore, University of DaytonFollow
Samantha Brown, University of Dayton
Katherine Chu, University of Dayton
Kelly Clancy, University of Dayton
Jordan McMillan, University of Dayton
Lesley Park, University of Dayton
Kari Shank, University of Dayton
Safiyeh Shalash, University of Dayton

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Description

Yoga has been shown to have positive benefits in: Improving cardiovascular, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and pulmonary function in ages 0-21 years and improving mindfulness to manage pain and anxiety in adults. There is limited evidence regarding the use of yoga to improve balance, strength, flexibility, and mindfulness in children ages 4-10 years.

Publication Date

5-2018

Disciplines

Pediatrics | Physical Therapy | Rehabilitation and Therapy

Recommended Citation

Donahoe-Fillmore, Betsy; Brown, Samantha; Chu, Katherine; Clancy, Kelly; McMillan, Jordan; Park, Lesley; Shank, Kari; and Shalash, Safiyeh, "The Effects of an 8 vs. 16 Week Yoga Practice on Balance, Strength, Flexibility, and Mindfulness in Children Ages 4-10 Years: A Pilot Study" (2018). University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium. 41.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/dpt_symposium/41