ADAPTED YOGA
A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN MODALITIES AND THEIR EFFECTS ON THE FUNCTIONALITY OF INSTITUTIONALISED ELDERLY PEOPLE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.16891/2317-434X.v14.e1.a2026.id2780Keywords:
Inclusion, Mobility, HealthAbstract
Scientific research has highlighted the relationship between the practice of yoga and its effects on health. Although conventional mat practice is more widely recognised, modalities such as seated yoga (SY) have been gaining prominence due to their accessibility, especially for individuals with reduced mobility. This study investigated the effects of seated yoga (SPY) and restorative seated yoga (RSY) on resting blood pressure, flexibility and balance in institutionalised elderly people. The sample consisted of 18 participants (12 men and 6 women), divided into two groups. The outcomes were assessed before and after the interventions using a digital sphygmomanometer, fleximeter and the Berg Balance Scale. Although no statistically significant differences were observed, the results suggest comparable improvements between the modalities (p > 0.05), with descriptive improvements in balance being observed in both groups. The conclusion is that both seated yoga (YS) and restorative seated yoga (YSR) promote similar effects on resting blood pressure, flexibility and balance in institutionalised elderly people, and both stand out as safe, accessible and adaptable practices, providing an effective alternative for individuals with reduced mobility.