Meditation practice was not a significant predictor of depression score improvement. Join Lisa Feder, certified iRest Yoga Nidra teacher, for a meditative inquiry that will guide you to recognize and cultivate your inner strength and. There were no differences between groups on depression symptoms or other measures except for negative mood and perceived stress, which were improved in the vacation group compared to the iRest group. Both groups had improvements in depression scores from baseline (week 0) to the 12-month follow-up. Of those, nine stated that they still practiced the guided meditations at the time of the 12-month follow-up (five iRest and four vacation participants). This meditation intentionally has no end. It includes lulling, rhythmic background music, a slow pace of instruction, long BodySensing and BreathSensing practices, and weaves in touching back into awareness. : iRest Meditation: Restorative Practices for Health, Resiliency, and Well-Being (9781622035366) by Miller Ph.D., Richard and a great selection. Twenty-five of the original participants completed the 6- and 12-month surveys. This 50-minute iRest practice led by Senior iRest Trainer Robin Carnes offers you a soothing transition into sleep and deep rest. All study measures were collected online. Research indicates it is helpful with a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, quality of life, insomnia, pain, traumatic brain injury sequelae, low self-esteem, and overall patient satisfaction. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the depression and depression-related symptoms 6 and 12 months after an iRest intervention. iRest Yoga Nidra is used regularly as part of weekly care at Walter Reed, and has been adopted in a number of VA medical centers too.
The growing population of older adults with depression symptoms is a serious public health issue, and effective interventions to support this vulnerable population are warranted. No long-term follow-up measures have been reported on whether the preliminary effects continue beyond initial iRest trainings. Preliminary positive evidence supports the use of iRest (Integrative Restoration) in older adults with depression symptoms. Essential Practices for Resilient Well-Being Based on a modern evolution of the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra, the easy-to-learn iRest program provides a flexible toolbox of meditation practices that you can incorporate into your lifestyle to carry you through adversity.