Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr

Leading in Mindful Yoga. A fusion of evidence-based mindfulness, yoga & compassion in one accessible practice.

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

Nothing woolly about mindfulness...
Mindfulness practise trains cognitive and emotional flexibility which are important for #mental #wellbeing & #resilience. The Liverpool Mindfulness Model captures core components of #mindfulness & provides a framework for future #research.

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

Mounting evidence that #meditation induces structural changes in the ##brain / grey matter
A 2021 review and #metaanalysis showed relatively strong effects for structural changes ([0.45 1.5])
#Mindfulness practice induced grey matter changes.

https://t.co/O4bLWYY2MN

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

39 RCTs - 7 countries
Outcomes domains: psychological/behavioural, cognitive, and physiological/physical functioning
In all but five studies, yoga improved outcomes in at least one domain

#yoga #mindfulness #RCT #research #wellbeing #youth

https://t.co/wBC6lOHsF7

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

#mindfulness #wellbeing #yoga

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

@yogibanker1 Types of yoga in study included: hatha, vinyasa, Swami Vivekananda, kundalini and some unspecified.

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

Effects of yoga on depression - 2019 systematic review & meta-analysis
632 participants
Yoga showed greater reductions in depressive symptoms vs controls & waitlist
Greater reductions in symptoms associated with higher frequency of yoga sessions

https://t.co/5J2eCYCO7g

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

@MichaelFCarter @YouTube Great informative video.

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

Benefits of yoga beyond postures...

104 community #yoga practitioners and a 21-day diary study

Multilevel analyses revealed yoga resulted in greater #mindfulness and self-#compassion and social connectedness

https://t.co/ItINzNdSrZ

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

Positive effects of #yoga on #depressive symptoms - systematic review & #metaanalysis
Nb 1080
Yoga= greater reductions in depressive symptoms vs waitlist, treatment as usual & attention control
Reductions in symptoms associated with higher frequency yoga
https://t.co/ZcseiCqEuJ

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

There is so much focus on the huge number of physical benefits of yoga that the emotional and mental benefits can get forgotten...

What great things does yoga do for you emotionally or mentally?

#mentalhealth #yoga #selfcare #mindfulness #meditation

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

Do one small thing today which your mind and body will thank you for tomorrow. One yoga pose, one minute of meditation, a 5 minute walk...small things add up.

#mindfulness #yoga #mentalhealth #wellness #stressrelief #meditation #selfcare

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

#yoga #mindfulness #wellness #selfconfidence #mentalhealth

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

A 2020 systemic #review of #Mindfulness - #MBSR and #MBCT finds growing evidence for supporting #mentalhealth and suggests these should form part of the public mental health agenda.

https://t.co/K2wdodAkVx

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

During Covid-19, Charlotte will be offering free monthly on-line Mindful Yoga sessions. Next free session - Sunday November 8th.
To book your free session or find out more, subscribe at: https://t.co/XNK9cbLY3n
#yoga #mindfulness #wellness #mentalhealth #wellbeing #stressrelief

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

Mindful yoga allows us to free-up our mind as well as our body to create a powerful mind-body practice.

#yoga #mindfulness #wellbeing #mentalhealth

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

It is the relationship we have with our thoughts which transforms the relationship we have with ourselves, our body and our wellbeing.

#yoga #Mindfulness

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

Clinical Trial: Effectiveness of mindfulness & yoga on 40 healthcare workers quality of life
4-week yoga & mindfulness course x 2 hours weekly
#Yoga & #mindfulness effective in reducing both #stress & #anxiety of #healthcareworkers
https://t.co/9pAZswdxkY

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

@JulieJohnston15 @DrCEJohnston Wonderful thanks for sharing 🙏

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

Positive health outcomes for #yoga in the workplace found: A #systematicreview:

Effects of yoga on #mentalhealth were beneficial, especially on #stress. Yoga had a positive effect on health at work & no negative effects were reported.

https://t.co/q4MXejbcdE

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

RCT 138 participants
#Mindfulness Yoga vs Stretching & Resistance Training for Anxiety & Depression in #Parkinsonsdisease
Compared to stretching & resistance training, mindful #yoga showed additional benefits on psychological distress, wellbeing & health
https://t.co/h3RGGCdrGM

[Dr Charlotte: Psychologist/Mindfulness/Yoga Tchr @MYMindfulyoga]

We are not walking heads...
When last did you ask your body -
What do you need right now, in this moment?

#yoga #mindfulness #Wellbeing #selfcare