International Journal of Yoga
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Research and Wellness through Yoga
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Health Benefits of Yoga:
The journal explores how yoga can be integrated into health care practices, including its effects on physical and mental health conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, mental health disorders, and stress management. - Yoga as a Complementary Therapy:
Research often investigates yoga as an adjunct treatment alongside conventional medical interventions, highlighting its role in rehabilitation, pain management, and overall wellness. - Methodological Diversity:
The journal embraces a variety of research methodologies, including randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, qualitative studies, and exploratory research, to assess the impact of yoga. - Cultural and Integrative Perspectives:
It places importance on traditional yogic practices and their modern applications, examining how cultural contexts influence yoga practices and their health outcomes. - Educational Integration:
The journal discusses the inclusion of yoga in medical and healthcare education, emphasizing the need for training future healthcare professionals in yoga therapy.
Trending and Emerging
- Yoga and Mental Health:
Research focusing on yoga's role in managing mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and stress, has surged, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. - Yoga in Chronic Disease Management:
There is an increasing trend towards exploring yoga as a therapeutic intervention for chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer, highlighting its potential to improve quality of life. - Telehealth and Virtual Yoga:
The rise of tele-yoga and virtual interventions, particularly during and after the pandemic, has become a prominent area of research, examining its effectiveness and accessibility. - Integrative and Holistic Approaches:
Emerging studies are focusing on integrating yoga with other therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and dietary interventions, to create comprehensive treatment plans. - Yoga for Diverse Populations:
Research is increasingly focusing on the benefits of yoga for diverse groups, including children, elderly populations, and those with specific health challenges, emphasizing inclusivity in yoga practice.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Yogic Practices:
Research centered solely on traditional yogic practices, without contextualizing them in modern health frameworks, has become less prominent as the journal shifts towards more evidence-based approaches. - Yoga for General Fitness:
Papers that merely advocate yoga for general fitness without exploring its therapeutic or clinical applications are less frequent, indicating a move towards more specialized research. - Niche Yoga Practices:
Specific niche practices within yoga, such as those focused on esoteric or less mainstream forms, are being overshadowed by studies that focus on widely applicable and evidence-based interventions. - Single-Domain Studies:
There is a noticeable decline in studies that focus solely on one domain of yoga practice, such as asana alone, as the journal increasingly favors multidisciplinary approaches that combine various aspects of yoga.
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