Effectiveness of a Yoga program in improving self-esteem and self-image of the elderly: English

Juliano Silveira Guimarães; Fabrício Bruno Cardoso; Alisson Padilha de Lima

doi:10.6063/motricidade.17833

Effectiveness of a Yoga program in improving self-esteem and self-image of the elderly

English

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Juliano Silveira Guimarães School of Physical Education, Faculty CENSUPEG, São Fidélis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fabrício Bruno Cardoso School of Physical Education, Faculty CENSUPEG, São Fidélis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Alisson Padilha de Lima Universidade de Passo Fundo - UPF/RS. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6062-446X

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https://doi.org/10.6063/motricidade.17833

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a Yoga program in improving the self-esteem and self-image of the elderly. Thirty-six elderly individuals were evaluated, divided into two groups. The program lasted 2 months and was practiced 3 times a week, with a duration of 60 minutes each class. A structured and validated questionnaire was used to assess self-esteem and self-image. The elderly had a mean age of 60.5 ± 2.86 years, height of 1.66 ± 0.03 meters, and body mass of 69 ± 5.17 kg. For self-image an F = 52.36 was verified; p<0.001 and for self-esteem F = 48.78; p<0.001. It can be concluded in this research that the practice of yoga is effective in improving the levels of self-esteem and self-image of the elderly, it can be used through the therapeutic effects of exercise in the non-pharmacological treatment and prophylaxis of some psychiatric illness such as depression.

Author Biography

Alisson Padilha de Lima, Universidade de Passo Fundo - UPF/RS.

Professor Bacharel e Licenciado em Educação Física CEULJI/ULBRA, Especialista em Educação Especial UCDB/MS, Mestrando em Envelhecimento Humano UPF/RS, Bolsista PROSUP/CAPES, Grupo de pesquisa: Educação, Saúde e Sociedade da Faculdade São Fidélis (FASF).

CREF: 018330G/SC.

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2020-06-30

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Guimarães, J. S., Cardoso, F. B., & Lima, A. P. de. (2020). Effectiveness of a Yoga program in improving self-esteem and self-image of the elderly: English. Motricidade, 16(2), 170–175. https://doi.org/10.6063/motricidade.17833

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Vol. 16 No. 2 (2020): Motricidade

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