96
Participants
Start Date
September 30, 2011
Primary Completion Date
December 31, 2011
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2011
Yoga class once per week
"The protocol consists of one 75-minute yoga class per week for 12 weeks. The 12 weeks are divided into four 3-week segments, each with a theme (e.g., Listening to the Wisdom of the Body, Engaging your Power). The number of postures learned and degree of difficulty increases with each segment. The protocol provides variations and uses various aids (e.g., chair, yoga strap, yoga block) to accommodate a range of physical abilities. Classes are taught by a team of yoga instructors to ensure a low participant-to-teacher ratio."
Yoga class twice per week
"The protocol consists of two 75-minute yoga classes per week for 12 weeks. The 12 weeks are divided into four 3-week segments, each with a theme (e.g., Listening to the Wisdom of the Body, Engaging your Power). The number of postures learned and degree of difficulty increases with each segment. The protocol provides variations and uses various aids (e.g., chair, yoga strap, yoga block) to accommodate a range of physical abilities. Classes will have eight participants at a time and are taught by a team of two yoga instructors to ensure a low yoga participant-to-teacher ratio."
Boston Medical Center, Boston
South Boston Community Health Center, Boston
Dorchester House Multi-service Center, Dorchester
Codman Square Health Center, Dorchester
Upham's Corner Health Center, Dorchester
Roslindale Greater Medical and Dental Center, Roslindale
Lead Sponsor
Boston Medical Center
OTHER