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<p>Depression, reduced leisure satisfaction, and impaired autonomic regulation are common among older adults living in nursing homes. Non-pharmacological interventions such as yoga are increasingly recognized for their potential to improve both mental and physical health. This study aimed to investigate the effects of recreational therapy-based yoga on depression, leisure time satisfaction, and heart rate variability (HRV) in individuals aged ≥ 65 years residing in a nursing home. A randomized controlled experimental design was used. The study included 36 participants (18 in the experimental group and 18 in the control group) aged ≥ 65 years. The experimental group participated in yoga sessions for 45–60&#xa0;min, twice weekly for 10 weeks, while the control group received no intervention. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, Geriatric Depression Scale-15, Leisure Time Satisfaction Scale, and the Polar H10 heart rate monitor to assess HRV parameters. Based on the results of normality and homogeneity tests, appropriate parametric (dependent and independent samples t-tests) and non-parametric tests (Wilcoxon signed-rank and Mann–Whitney U tests) were applied. Post-test results showed a significant decrease in depression levels, a notable improvement in leisure time satisfaction, and positive changes in HRV parameters in the experimental group compared to the control group. These findings suggest enhanced parasympathetic activity and emotional well-being in participants who engaged in yoga. Recreational therapy-based yoga may be an effective intervention for improving mental health, leisure satisfaction, and autonomic function among older adults in institutional settings. This low-cost, accessible approach holds promise as a complementary therapy for enhancing the quality of life in elderly populations.</p>

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Effects of recreational yoga on emotional and autonomic health among nursing home residents

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    2026年6月26日

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  • Cagla Aras,
  • Huseyin Gumus

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Depression, reduced leisure satisfaction, and impaired autonomic regulation are common among older adults living in nursing homes. Non-pharmacological interventions such as yoga are increasingly recognized for their potential to improve both mental and physical health. This study aimed to investigate the effects of recreational therapy-based yoga on depression, leisure time satisfaction, and heart rate variability (HRV) in individuals aged ≥ 65 years residing in a nursing home. A randomized controlled experimental design was used. The study included 36 participants (18 in the experimental group and 18 in the control group) aged ≥ 65 years. The experimental group participated in yoga sessions for 45–60 min, twice weekly for 10 weeks, while the control group received no intervention. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, Geriatric Depression Scale-15, Leisure Time Satisfaction Scale, and the Polar H10 heart rate monitor to assess HRV parameters. Based on the results of normality and homogeneity tests, appropriate parametric (dependent and independent samples t-tests) and non-parametric tests (Wilcoxon signed-rank and Mann–Whitney U tests) were applied. Post-test results showed a significant decrease in depression levels, a notable improvement in leisure time satisfaction, and positive changes in HRV parameters in the experimental group compared to the control group. These findings suggest enhanced parasympathetic activity and emotional well-being in participants who engaged in yoga. Recreational therapy-based yoga may be an effective intervention for improving mental health, leisure satisfaction, and autonomic function among older adults in institutional settings. This low-cost, accessible approach holds promise as a complementary therapy for enhancing the quality of life in elderly populations.