Treatment of chronic primary sleep onset insomnia with Kundalini yoga: a randomized controlled trial with active sleep hygiene comparison.

ABSTRACT:

Study objectives

Prior studies have suggested a benefit of yoga for alleviating sleep disturbance; however, many studies have had methodological limitations. This trial study aimed to extend that literature by including an active sleep hygiene comparison.

Methods

Participants aged 25-59 years with a primary complaint of sleep onset insomnia lasting at least 6 months were block randomized to an 8-week Kundalini yoga or sleep hygiene intervention, both consisting of initial 60-minute instruction and weekly check-ins. Daily sleep diaries and questionnaires were collected at baseline, throughout the intervention, and at 6-month follow-up. Data were analyzed using linear mixed models (n = 20 in each group).

Results

Participant ratings of the interventions did not significa

SUBMITTER: Khalsa SBS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8636338 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature