Yoga as a therapeutic intervention for body image in the pediatric population: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Body image concerns significantly impact adolescents' mental health and self-esteem, with increasing prevalence observed globally. This systematic review evaluates the impact of yoga interventions in promoting positive body image among children and adolescents. Following PRISMA guidelines, six electronic databases were searched up to August 6, 2024, yielding six studies that met the inclusion criteria. Eligible studies were peer-reviewed, published in English, included quantitative data, and enrolled pediatric participants with a mean age under 18 years. Studies were included if they examined yoga as a stand-alone intervention with or without a comparison group and reported body image outcomes such as body satisfaction, body dissatisfaction, embodiment, body appreciation, or appearance con

SUBMITTER: Bullard N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12522506 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature