«It is possible that this focus on one's body, mind and breath
during yoga practice may have generalized to situations outside of the
yoga classes, resulting in an improved ability to sustain
attention.»
Our 12 - week program is adapted from MBSR, a structured 8 - week program of instruction in the cultivation of mindfulness, a
practice of purposeful nonjudgmental
attention to the happenings of the present moment.5 MBSR programs consist of 3 components: (1) didactic material related to mindfulness, meditation,
yoga, and the mind - body connection; (2) experiential
practice of various mindfulness meditations, mindful
yoga, and body awareness
during group meetings and encouragement of home
practice; and (3) group discussion focused on the application of mindfulness to everyday situations and problem - solving related to barriers to effective
practice.5, 13,14 The MBSR program includes a number of formal and informal techniques, all of which share the goal of enhancing nonjudgmental present - focused awareness, aimed to reduce dysregulated focus on the past (ie, rumination) and worries about the future (ie, anxiety).