Date of Award

4-9-2024

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Department

Nursing

First Advisor

Michelle K Ullery, DNP, APRN, CNP

Second Advisor

Susanne M. Cutshall, DNP, APRN, CNS

Abstract

Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental illness in the United States (US) and holistic treatment approaches, such as vinyasa yoga, are often practiced to alleviate the severity of symptoms (The Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 2020). A comprehensive literature review including evidence-based research, Metis-based knowledge, and personal accounts are used to support this scholarly project. Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring is explicated and synthesized as a theoretical framework. Methodology and evaluation of the scholarly project are described, analyzed, and reflected that vinyasa yoga has a positive impact on individuals who experience anxiety. This scholarly project was implemented in a local city park in which vinyasa yoga sessions were held once per week for one-hour long sessions over the course of four weeks. Pre-intervention and post-intervention surveys were distributed to measure the effects vinyasa yoga had on adults experiencing anxiety. Therefore, the purpose of this scholarly project was to assess the effects of vinyasa yoga on adults experiencing anxiety.

Identifier

SC 11.DNP.2024.Malyuk.M

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