F. SVYASA Dissertations
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Yoga Dissertations by Yoga Students at SVYASA. These pages present some efforts of SVYASA at Scientific Validation of Yoga, combining the best of the East with the best of the West
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Item DEVELOPMENT, VALIDATION, AND FEASIBILITY OF A THERAPEUTIC YOGA MODULE FOR CHILDREN (6–12 YEARS) WITH ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)(S-VYASA, 2026-08-19) Poornima L.; Dr. Jincy Sundaran; Dr. Sharad Shivajirao ChaudhariBackground: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood, characterised by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which have a profound effect on academic achievement, social relations, and overall quality of life. Yoga and other complementary therapies have shown promise in improving attention, behavioural regulation, emotional control, and overall well-being, along with standard medical care. However, a standardised and scientifically validated yoga module specifically for children with ADHD is limited. Aim: To develop, validate, and assess the feasibility of a Yoga module for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Objectives: To develop and validate a yoga module for children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Methods: Extensive review of classical yogic literature, contemporary research evidence and consultation with experts in yoga therapy, psychiatry and medicine were used to prepare a yoga module. The preliminary module was reviewed by a multidisciplinary panel of 30 experts using Lawshe's Content Validity Ratio (CVR) method. Practices were rated as “Essential,” “Useful but Not Essential,” or “Not Essential.” The CVR values were calculated per practice and the yoga module was finalised by incorporating expert recommendations. Results: A total of 30 experts participated in the validation process. The Content Validity Ratio (CVR) values varied between 0.333 and 1.000 indicating satisfactory to excellent agreement among the experts. There was unanimous agreement for the inclusion of Shashankasana and Bhramari Pranayama (CVR = 1.000) which is the highest value for CVR. High CVR values were also seen for Vajrasana (0.867), Pawanamuktasana (0.867), Nadi Shodhana (0.800), Nadanusandhana-U (0.800), Vrikshasana (0.733), Shavasana (0.733), Yoga Nidra (0.733) and Nadanusandhana-M (0.733). All proposed practices attained acceptable content validity and were retained in the final yoga module; The final module consists of loosening exercises, asanas in standing, sitting, prone and supine postures, relaxation techniques, pranayama and meditation as a structured intervention for children with ADHD. Conclusion: It is concluded that a structured yoga module was developed and content validated successfully for children with ADHD. The high level of agreement among experts confirms the scientific relevance, safety and therapeutic suitability of the selected yoga practices. The validated module provides a standardised protocol for subsequent clinical use and is the basis for the feasibility phase of the approved research protocol. Keywords: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, Yoga Therapy, Content Validation, Content Validity Ratio, Lawshe Method, Yoga Module, Paediatric Yoga.Item Effect of Integrated Approach of Yoga Module on Cognitive Function in School Children: A Single ARM Pilot Study(SVYASA, 2013-01-12) Ahalya A.Education is not just for earning our daily bread not for degree and diplomas but to create a unified world.Item Development and Validation of Yoga Module for Patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus(S-VYASA, 2014-07-27) Kumar, VinodIntroduction: Yoga modules described by earlier authors have provided their own rationale behind the choice of yoga asanas/program. However, there is no mention whether these modules have been endorsed by other specialists in the field than the researcher themselves. Also, there are very few studies which discuss the development and validation of a yoga module. Hence the aim of this study was to develop and validate a yoga module for patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Methodology: 71 research papers from Pubmed and Google Scholar; and 54 books related to yoga were reviewed for development of the yoga module for diabetes. This was done by using the Inductive method of inquiry of qualitative research and the quantitative content validity Ratio (CVR). Further validation of module was done with help of 18 experts over three rounds of iteration. Results: Camp, Implementation process of yoga module, Prayer or bhajana, Yoga module 1, Yoga module 2, Yoga module 3, Relaxation techniques, Meditation techniques, Jïäna yoga, Special considerations and Miscellaneous were the themes that were elicited from the qualitative content analysis. The Content Validity Ratio (CVR) with minimum 0.49 value decided the practices that were to be retained in the module and the practices that were to be removed. The outcome was the development of a 3 step yoga module (based on increasing difficulty) – each step lasting for a period of 3 months of duration inclusive of daily practice for one hour each in morning and evening. Conclusions: The 3 step yoga module for diabetes was developed and validated using a scientific methodology and can be used by researchers in the future for development of yoga modules for other disorders. Next step in the process would be feasibility testing of this module so that it can be implemented in a large scale in the community for service as well as further research.