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Many women who are incarcerated have a history of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. According to Jennifer Bronson, women in prison are 66% more likely to report a history of mental health issues than women who are incarcerated (Heimer et al. 2023). Hatha yoga is a style of yoga that emphasizes the balance between the body and mind through body postures, breath work, and meditation. The practice of hatha yoga has been found to improve the quality of life for many individuals (Baklouti et al. 2023). This systematic literature review examines the effectiveness of hatha yoga for women who are incarcerated in prison. Findings suggest that hatha yoga is a low-cost, easily accessible, and effective way to help incarcerated women self-regulate, decrease stress, and obtain positive well-being.

Publication Date

4-30-2026

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Hatha yoga, self regulation, women mental health in prison

Effectiveness of Hatha Yoga on Women in Prison

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