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Functional neurological disorders: can yoga improve wellbeing?

Background: Functional neurological disorders are complex conditions characterised by involuntary motor and sensory symptoms, in addition to psychological disorders such as anxiety and brain fog. Treatments aim to reduce the effects of these symptoms, but are not curative. Aims: The aim of this proj...

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Published in:British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing Vol. 22; no. 4; pp. 196 - 202
Main Authors: Wall, Sarah, Singhal, Sumeet, Povey, James, Hopewell, Emma, Jack, Kathryn
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Mark Allen Holdings Limited Aug/Sep2026
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          Wall, Sarah
          Singhal, Sumeet
          Povey, James
          Hopewell, Emma
          Jack, Kathryn
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          Somatoform Disorders Therapy
          Yoga Methods
          Psychological Well-Being Evaluation
          Internet-Based Intervention
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          Female
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          Middle Age
          Descriptive Statistics
          Movement
          Stretching
          Breathing Exercises
          Meditation
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      ab: Background: Functional neurological disorders are complex conditions characterised by involuntary motor and sensory symptoms, in addition to psychological disorders such as anxiety and brain fog. Treatments aim to reduce the effects of these symptoms, but are not curative. Aims: The aim of this project was to establish if people with functional neurological disorders would find an adapted hatha yoga online intervention to be a supportive and beneficial tool to aid symptom management. Methods: A once-weekly, one-to-one, 10-week course of yoga was designed. The intervention was comprised of simple and physically unchallenging physical movements, such as stretches, breathing exercises and guided meditation. Findings: Six participants were recruited and all reported positive feedback; 50% (n=3/6) reported more daytime energy, 50% (n=3/6) experienced less sudden panic and 66.7% (n=4/6) reported an increase in looking forward to events. Conclusions: Yoga has the potential to improve wellbeing and symptom management in this population.
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