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This article reports on a preliminary
study using qualitative methods to investigate the personal experiences and
perceived outcomes of a yoga programme. Nine individuals who had experienced
stroke were interviewed following a 10-week yoga programme involving movement,
breathing and meditation practices. An interpretative phenomenological approach
was used to determine meanings attached to yoga participation as well as
perceptions of outcomes. RESULTS: Interpretative themes evolving from the data
were organised around a bio-psychosocial model of health benefits from yoga.
Emergent themes from the analysis included: greater sensation; feeling calmer and
becoming connected. These themes respectively revealed perceived physical
improvements in terms of strength, range of movement or walking ability, an
improved sense of calmness and the possibility for reconnecting and accepting a
different body. CONCLUSION: The study has generated original findings that
suggest that from the perspective of people who have had a stroke yoga
participation can provide a number of meaningful physical, psychological and
social benefits and support the rationale for incorporating yoga and
meditation-based practices into rehabilitation programmes.

Langue : ANGLAIS