Date Submitted
6-7-2024
Faculty Advisor
Nichmarie Soto Bonilla
Abstract
A clinical problem exists when yoga interventions for eating disorders (EDs) are not manualized for the purpose of research or clinical application. To combat this issue, a systematic narrative literature review was required to examine the variables of dose and style of yoga and impacts on body dissatisfaction. Articles published between the years 2003-2023 relevant to eating disorders, yoga, and body dissatisfaction were reviewed. APA PsychINFO, Google Scholar, Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection, Medline/PubMed databases were searched with the following keywords: Yoga [All Fields] and Body Satisfaction [All Fields], Eating Disorders [All Fields] and Yoga [All Fields] keywords. The PRISMA method of reporting was used to examine the independent variables of dose and style of yoga, relating to the dependent variable of body dissatisfaction, in articles published after 2003. Results indicated that regardless of the two variables examined, yoga reduces body dissatisfaction. When yoga was practiced alone, 24 sessions ashtanga yoga significantly reduced body dissatisfaction. A discussion of clinical implications and patient appropriateness was included. Lastly, a manualized clinical intervention was created and included to address the clinical problem.
