Yoga Versus Yoga Plus Mindfulness on Perceived Stress and Mindful Attention Awareness in a Chiropractic College Setting

Physical-based yoga classes emphasized Bishnu Ghosh lineage hatha yoga. The 50 minute yoga classes were twice per week for four weeks. The yoga instructor had certifications in both Bikram and Amrit yoga practices and training in Bishnu Ghosh lineage hatha yoga as taught by Mary Jarvis

The mindfulness-based yoga classes included all elements of the physical-based yoga classes with the addition of mindfulness cues. The mindfulness cues included body scan, mindful movement, and yoga nidra. Certification of the instructor included the Integrative Amrit Method of Yoga Nidra that was inclusive of the use of mindfulness cues that coincided with the physical postures of yoga.