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

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Authors

  • 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

DOI:

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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