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[SY-71]Exploring the potential of traditional Indian yoga as a psychotherapeutic modality: Clinical insights and cross-cultural perspectives
Keishin Kimura2, Sachiyo Morita1, Kahori Ito3, TumurOchir Gantsetseg4, Hengsheng Chen5 (1.Shiga university of Medical Science Hospital, Cancer Center(Japan), 2.Japan Yoga Therapy Society (Japan), 3.Sinsapporo Mental Clinic(Japan), 4.National Center of Mental Health Mongolia, Department of Mental Health, School of Medicine, MNUMS(Mongolia), 5.China Academy of Sciences, Institute of Psychology Chengdu(China))
Keywords:
yoga therapy,mental illness,cognitive distortion,alcohol use disorder,adolescent depression
Originating in ancient India, Yoga is a traditional discipline that fosters enlightenment and holistic well-being. In recent years, its therapeutic potential has attracted increasing attention in medical research, and studies are being conducted to explore its effectiveness across a variety of physical illnesses, including asthma, cardiovascular disease, hematological malignancies, stroke, and breast cancer. Concurrently, research into the impact of yoga on mental health conditions is expanding.However, methodological heterogeneity across studies, particularly regarding yoga practice methods, makes it difficult to clearly understand its direct impact on core symptoms of mental illness, particularly cognition.This symposium aims to address these critical gaps by bringing together researchers and clinicians who are actively yoga therapy developed from traditional Indian yoga into mental illness treatment. Presenters will share their clinical experiences, report on observed patient outcomes, and collectively explore yoga's potential as a cross-cultural psychotherapeutic modality.The symposium features five speakers:
1.Dr. Keishin Kimura will present on his development of a structured yoga therapy, which integrates traditional Indian yoga principles for identifying and addressing cognitive distortions in clients. He will discuss his methodology for developing patient-specific practices and for training certified yoga therapists, highlighting the broader impact of his work across diverse therapeutic fields.
2.Dr. Sachiyo Morita will elucidate the impact of yoga therapy on mental illnesses by presenting findings derived from patient narratives and validated psychological assessments, aiming to clarify its therapeutic mechanisms.
3.Dr. Kahori Ito will share clinical cases demonstrating how the implementation of yoga therapy assessments within general outpatient settings facilitated the recovery process for patients with mental health conditions.
4.Dr. Gantsetseg Tumulocir will detail the practical application and observed effectiveness of yoga therapy for patients with alcohol use disorder in Mongolia.
5.Dr.Hengsheng Chen will present the efficacy of yoga therapy in improving moderate depressive symptoms among adolescents from a study in China.
1.Dr. Keishin Kimura will present on his development of a structured yoga therapy, which integrates traditional Indian yoga principles for identifying and addressing cognitive distortions in clients. He will discuss his methodology for developing patient-specific practices and for training certified yoga therapists, highlighting the broader impact of his work across diverse therapeutic fields.
2.Dr. Sachiyo Morita will elucidate the impact of yoga therapy on mental illnesses by presenting findings derived from patient narratives and validated psychological assessments, aiming to clarify its therapeutic mechanisms.
3.Dr. Kahori Ito will share clinical cases demonstrating how the implementation of yoga therapy assessments within general outpatient settings facilitated the recovery process for patients with mental health conditions.
4.Dr. Gantsetseg Tumulocir will detail the practical application and observed effectiveness of yoga therapy for patients with alcohol use disorder in Mongolia.
5.Dr.Hengsheng Chen will present the efficacy of yoga therapy in improving moderate depressive symptoms among adolescents from a study in China.