biostudies-literatureJakicic JMNational Center for Advancing Translational SciencesNCATS NIH HHSNCCIH NIH HHSNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Health512-520https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC7904652biostudies-literatureUnknown29(3)<h4>Objective</h4>This study examined the feasibility and comparison of two styles of yoga within the context of a standard behavioral weight-loss intervention (SBWI).<h4>Methods</h4>Fifty adults with obesity (BMI: 31.3 ± 3.8 kg/m² ) participated in this 6-month study that included a SBWI and a calorie- and fat-reduced diet. Randomization was to restorative Hatha (SBWI+RES) or Vinyasa (SBWI+VIN) yoga. Yoga was prescribed to increase from 20 to 40 to 60 minutes per session across the intervention. Weight was assessed at baseline and 6 months. Perceptions of yoga were assessed at the completion of the intervention.<h4>Results</h4>Adjusted weight loss was -3.4 kg (95% CI: -6.4 to -0.5) in SBWI+RES and -3.8 kg (95% CI: -6.8 to -0.9) in SBWI+VIN (P < 0.001), with no difference between groups. Of all participants, 74.4% reported that they would continue participation in yoga after the SBWI. Session duration was a barrier as yoga increased from 20 to 40 to 60 minutes per day, with 0%, 7.5%, and 48.8% reporting this barrier, respectively.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Among adults with obesity, yoga participation, within the context of a SBWI, appears to be feasible, with weight loss not differing by style of yoga. Progressing to 60 minutes per session appears to be a barrier to engagement in yoga in this population.Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.)Feasibility of Integration of Yoga in a Behavioral Weight-Loss Intervention: A Randomized Trial.PMC7904652R34AT009361R34 AT009361UL1TR001857UL1 TR001857Collins KAJakicic JMMarcin MLSherman SARogers RJDavis KKYuan NBarr SCollins AMLang WfalseFeasibility of Integration of Yoga in a Behavioral Weight-Loss Intervention: A Randomized Trial.<h4>Objective</h4>This study examined the feasibility and comparison of two styles of yoga within the context of a standard behavioral weight-loss intervention (SBWI).<h4>Methods</h4>Fifty adults with obesity (BMI: 31.3 ± 3.8 kg/m² ) participated in this 6-month study that included a SBWI and a calorie- and fat-reduced diet. Randomization was to restorative Hatha (SBWI+RES) or Vinyasa (SBWI+VIN) yoga. Yoga was prescribed to increase from 20 to 40 to 60 minutes per session across the intervention. Weight was assessed at baseline and 6 months. Perceptions of yoga were assessed at the completion of the intervention.<h4>Results</h4>Adjusted weight loss was -3.4 kg (95% CI: -6.4 to -0.5) in SBWI+RES and -3.8 kg (95% CI: -6.8 to -0.9) in SBWI+VIN (P < 0.001), with no difference between groups. Of all participants, 74.4% reported that they would continue participation in yoga after the SBWI. Session duration was a barrier as yoga increased from 20 to 40 to 60 minutes per day, with 0%, 7.5%, and 48.8% reporting this barrier, respectively.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Among adults with obesity, yoga participation, within the context of a SBWI, appears to be feasible, with weight loss not differing by style of yoga. Progressing to 60 minutes per session appears to be a barrier to engagement in yoga in this population.2021-01-01T00:00:00Z2021 Mar2025-05-18T12:33:22.704Z2025-04-05T10:03:52.3ZS-EPMC79046523352890510.1002/oby.23089