Comparing the Effects of Yoga Nidra and Body Scan Meditation on Pain Outcomes

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◆ 논문 초록 (Abstract)

BACKGROUND: Chronic pain significantly impacts quality of life. Mind-body interventions (MBIs), such as yoga nidra and body scan, show promise in managing pain. Yoga nidra incorporates intention-setting, visualization, and relaxation, whereas body scan focuses on somatic awareness. While prior literature has applied meditation as a therapeutic intervention in individuals with chronic pain, limited literature has compared the effects of yoga nidra and body scan on pain outcomes. AIMS: The aim of the study was to compare the immediate effects of yoga nidra and body scan on pain intensity, pain anxiety, well-being, and optimism in adults with chronic pain. METHODS: A quasi-experimental study with 23 participants experiencing chronic pain was conducted. Participants underwent either a 45-min yoga nidra (n = 12) or body scan session (n = 11). Outcomes were assessed pre-, post-, and 24-h post intervention. RESULTS: Both interventions significantly reduced pain intensity and pain-related anxiety over time (P < 0.01), with reductions observed regardless of group. Yoga nidra demonstrated greater improvements in well-being immediately post intervention compared to body scan (P = 0.01). No significant differences or main effects were found between groups for optimism (P = 0.60). CONCLUSION: Both yoga nidra and body scans reduce pain intensity and pain-related anxiety. Yoga nidra uniquely enhances well-being, supporting its use as a therapeutic MBI for chronic pain.

◆ 원문 정보
저자: Gibbs V, Hanney WJ, Anderson AW
저널: Int J Yoga
연도: 2025
DOI: 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_2_25

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