The experience of persons with allergic respiratory symptoms: practicing yoga as a self-healing modality

Holist Nurs Pract. 2011 Mar-Apr;25(2):63-70. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0b013e31820dbbae.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe the experience of persons with allergic respiratory symptoms who practice yoga as a self-healing modality. Fifteen participants were interviewed. Using the content analysis method, 5 themes emerged from the data: perceived positive effects, powerful and harmonious inner energy, mindfulness and self-awareness, understanding self and others, and promoting and achieving a state of balance and harmony. These findings foster the value of knowing the experience of persons who practice yoga as an intervention in holistic nursing.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Holistic Nursing
  • Humans
  • Interviews as Topic
  • Male
  • Meditation*
  • Middle Aged
  • Respiratory Hypersensitivity / psychology
  • Respiratory Hypersensitivity / therapy*
  • Self Care*
  • Self Concept
  • Stress, Psychological / therapy*
  • Yoga*