Yoga para crianças: um estudo de revisão sistemática da literatura

Yoga for children: a study of systematic review of literatureResumoO objetivo deste estudo consistiu em identificar o estado da arte da produção acadêmica no campo do Yoga para crianças, mediante estudo de revisão sistemática da literatura, bem como analisar os estudos identificados em relação aos resultados alcançados. Constata-se que as pesquisas relacionadas à prática do Yoga para crianças ainda é um tema pouco estudado no campo acadêmico-científico, pois o número de estudos encontrados em uma década foi de apenas 16 publicações. Evidenciou-se, ainda, a ausência de dissertações de mestrado e teses de doutorado. Ao analisar os resultados de tais estudos, conclui-se que o Yoga para crianças proporciona benefícios nas dimensões físicas, comportamentais, psicológicas, motoras, mentais, sociais e espirituais, assim como o desenvolvimento integral na infância.Palavras-chave: Yoga. Criança. Educação.AbstractThe objective of this study was to identify the state of the art of academic production in the field of Yoga for children, through a systematic review of the literature, as well as to analyze the identified studies in relation to the results achieved. It is observed that the research related to the practice of Yoga for children is still a subject little studied in the academic-scientific field, since the number of studies found in a decade was only 16 publications. It was also evidenced the absence of master's dissertations and doctoral theses. In analyzing the results of such studies, it is concluded that Yoga for children provides benefits in the physical, behavioral, psychological, motor, mental, social and spiritual dimensions, as well as integral development in childhood.Keywords: Yoga. Child. Education

CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA PRÁTICA DO IOGA NA CONDIÇÃO DE SAÚDE, ATITUDES E COMPORTAMENTOS DE MULHERES ADULTAS E IDOSAS

This study looks into adult and elderly women’s perceptions about changes in health conditions, attitudes and behaviors related to their practice of Hatha Yoga. Ten women aged 54-72 were included in the qualitative, descriptive study. A focus group session was held with themes related to the practice of yoga, as well as physical, health, illness, social, and psychoemotional conditions. The results indicate that the program provided women with learning and incorporation of asanas, making them more conscious and autonomous in their physical health care. Understanding yoga’s philosophical concepts helped them face personal situations and problems in their family and social relations, besides providing them with a new view about themselves regarding self-care and individuality. It concluded that yoga, based on individual wholeness, is an important therapeutic resource for human being’s health and well-being. Este estudio analiza las percepciones de mujeres adultas y de la tercera edad acerca de los cambios en las condiciones de salud, actitudes y comportamientos, relacionados con la práctica de Hatha Yoga. Participaron en esta investigación cualitativa, de tipo descriptivo, diez mujeres con edades entre 54 y 72 años. Se realizó una sesión de grupo focal con temas relacionados a la práctica del yoga, condiciones físicas, de salud y enfermedad, social y psicoemocional. Los resultados indican que el programa proporcionó a las mujeres el aprendizaje e incorporación de los asanas, haciéndolas más conscientes y autónomas en el cuidado de la salud física. La comprensión de los conceptos filosóficos del yoga se reflejó en el enfrentamiento de situaciones y problemas personales, en las relaciones familiares y sociales, además de proporcionar una nueva mirada sobre sí misma en relación al autocuidado y a la individualidad. Se concluye que el yoga, pautado en la integralidad del individuo, representa un importante recurso terapéutico para la salud y el bienestar del ser humano. Este estudo analisa as percepções de mulheres adultas e idosas sobre as mudanças nas condições de saúde, atitudes e comportamentos, relacionadas à prática de Hatha Yoga. Dez mulheres com idades entre 54 e 72 anos participaram desta pesquisa qualitativa, do tipo descritivo. Foi realizada uma sessão de grupo focal com temas relacionados à prática de ioga, condições físicas, de saúde e doença, social e psicoemocional. Os resultados indicam que o programa proporcionou às mulheres a aprendizagem e incorporação dos ásanas, tornando-as mais conscientes e autônomas nos cuidados com a saúde física. O entendimento dos conceitos filosóficos do ioga refletiu no enfrentamento de situações e problemas pessoais, nas relações familiares e sociais, além de proporcionar um novo olhar sobre si mesmas em relação ao autocuidado e à individualidade. Conclui-se que o ioga, pautado na integralidade do indivíduo, representa um importante recurso terapêutico para a saúde e bem-estar do ser humano.

Exopolysaccharides From Streptococcus thermophilus ST538 Modulate the Antiviral Innate Immune Response in Porcine Intestinal Epitheliocytes

It was reported that exopolysaccharides (EPSs) from lactobacilli are able to differentially modulate mucosal antiviral immunity. Although research has described the ability of EPSs derived from Streptococcus thermophilus to modulate the mucosal immune system, their impact on antiviral immunity was less explored. In this work, we investigated the capacity of the EPS-producing S. thermophilus ST538 to modulate the innate antiviral immune response triggered by the activation of the Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) in porcine intestinal epitheliocytes (PIE cells). Moreover, in order to study the immunomodulatory potential of S. thermophilus ST538 EPS, we successfully developed two mutant strains through the knockout of the epsB or epsC genes. High-performance liquid chromatography and scanning electron microscopy studies demonstrated that the wild type (WT) strain produced as high as 595 μg/ml of EPS in the skim milk medium, while none of the mutant strains (S. thermophilus ΔepsB and ΔepsC) were able to produce EPS. Studies in PIE cells demonstrated that the EPS of S. thermophilus ST538 is able to significantly improve the expression of interferon β (IFN-β), interleukin 6 (IL-6), and C-X-C motif chemokine 10 (CXCL10) in response to TLR3 stimulation. The role of EPS in the modulation of antiviral immune response in PIE cells was confirmed by comparative studies of cell free culture supernatants and fermented skim milks obtained from S. thermophilus ΔepsB and ΔepsC. These results suggest that S. thermophilus ST538 could be used as an immunobiotic strain for the development of new immunologically functional foods, which might contribute to improve resistance against viral infections.Fil: Mizuno, Akira. Tohoku University; JapónFil: Tomotsune, Kae. Tohoku University; JapónFil: Islam, Md Aminul. Tohoku University; JapónFil: Funabashi, Ryutaro. Tohoku University; JapónFil: Albarracín, Leonardo Miguel. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Tucumán. Centro de Referencia para Lactobacilos; Argentina. Tohoku University; Japón. Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Tecnología; ArgentinaFil: Ikeda Ohtsubo, Wakako. Tohoku University; JapónFil: Aso, Hisashi. Tohoku University; JapónFil: Takahashi, Hideki. Tohoku University; JapónFil: Kimura, Katsunori. Meiji Co.; JapónFil: Villena, Julio Cesar. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Tucumán. Centro de Referencia para Lactobacilos; Argentina. Tohoku University; JapónFil: Sasaki, Yasuko. Meiji University; JapónFil: Kitazawa, Haruki. Tohoku University; Japó

mtDNA diversity of the Zapotec in Mexico suggests a population decline long before the first contact with Europeans.

The New World is the last continent colonized by anatomically modern humans, Homo sapiens. The first migrants entered the New World from Asia through Beringia. It is suggested that there were three streams of Asian gene flow, one major and two additional minor gene flows. The first major migrants took a Pacific coastal route and began spreading to the American continent before the opening of the ice-free corridor. We investigated the diversity of full-length mitochondrial DNA genomes of the Zapotec population, residing in the Mesoamerican region, and reconstructed their demographic history using Bayesian Skyline Plots. We estimated the initial date of gene flow into the New World by Zapotec ancestors at around 17 000–19 000 years ago,which is highly concordant with previous studies. We also show a population decline after the initial expansion. This decline started 4000 years ago, long before European contact with Native Americans. This indicates that other factors including climatec hange should be considered to explain the observed demographic pattern

Lipoteichoic acid is involved in the ability of the immunobiotic strain lactobacillus plantarum CRL1506 to modulate the intestinal antiviral innate immunity triggered by TLR3 activation

Studies have demonstrated that lipoteichoic acid (LTA) is involved in the immunomodulatory properties of some immunobiotic lactobacilli. The aim of this work was to evaluate whether LTA contributes to the capacity of Lactobacillus plantarum CRL1506 in modulating the intestinal innate antiviral immune response. A D-alanyl-lipoteichoic acid biosynthesis protein (dltD) knockout CRL1506 strain (L. plantarumΔdltD) was obtained, and its ability to modulate Toll-like receptor (TLR)-3-mediated immune response was evaluated in vitro in porcine intestinal epithelial (PIE) cells and in vivo in Balb/c mice. Wild-type (WT) CRL1506 (L. plantarum WT) was used as positive control. The challenge of PIE cells with the TLR3 agonist poly(I:C) significantly increased interferon (IFN)-β, interleukin (IL)-6, and monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1 expressions. PIE cells pretreated with L. plantarumΔdltD or L. plantarum WT showed higher levels of IFN-β while only L. plantarum WT significantly reduced the expression of IL-6 and MCP-1 when compared with poly(I:C)-treated control cells. The oral administration of L. plantarum WT to mice prior the intraperitoneal injection of poly(I:C) significantly increased IFN-β and IL-10 and reduced intraepithelial lymphocytes (CD3+NK1.1+CD8αα+) and pro-inflammatory mediators (TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-15) in the intestinal mucosa. Similar to the WT strain, L. plantarumΔdltD-treated mice showed enhanced levels of IFN-β after poly(I:C) challenge. However, treatment of mice with L. plantarumΔdltD was not able to increase IL-10 or reduce CD3+NK1.1+CD8αα+ cells, TNF-α, IL-6, or IL-15 in the intestine. These results indicate that LTA would be a key molecule in the anti-inflammatory effect induced by the CRL1506 strain in the context of TLR3-mediated inflammation.Fil: Mizuno, Hiroya. Tohoku University; JapónFil: Arce, Lorena Paola. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Tucumán. Instituto Superior de Investigaciones Biológicas. Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. Instituto Superior de Investigaciones Biológicas; ArgentinaFil: Tomotsune, Kae. Tohoku University; JapónFil: Albarracín, Leonardo Miguel. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Tucumán. Centro de Referencia para Lactobacilos; Argentina. Tohoku University; JapónFil: Funabashi, Ryutaro. Tohoku University; JapónFil: Vera, María Daniela. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Tucumán. Instituto Superior de Investigaciones Biológicas. Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. Instituto Superior de Investigaciones Biológicas; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. Facultad de Medicina; ArgentinaFil: Islam, Md Aminul. Tohoku University; Japón. Bangladesh Agricultural University; BangladeshFil: Vizoso Pinto, María Guadalupe. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Tucumán. Instituto Superior de Investigaciones Biológicas. Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. Instituto Superior de Investigaciones Biológicas; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. Facultad de Medicina; ArgentinaFil: Takahashi, Hideki. Tohoku University; JapónFil: Sasaki, Yasuko. Meiji University; JapónFil: Kitazawa, Haruki. Tohoku University; JapónFil: Villena, Julio Cesar. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Tucumán. Centro de Referencia para Lactobacilos; Argentina. Tohoku University; Japó

Ingeniería de materiales : Una mirada a los procesos de modificación superficial. Caso: Aleaciones de Titanio

El titanio y sus aleaciones han sido ampliamente utilizadas, en el área aeroespacial, química, en el campo energético, en la industria biomédica entre otros, principalmente por sus características de resistencia mecánica, resistencia a la corrosión, alto grado de biocompatibilidad entre otros aspectos. Una de las propiedades mas importantes, es la generación natural de una película de óxido, estable y continua, altamente adherente sobre la superficie del mismo, con espesores del orden de 5 a 10 nm. Por otro lado, la ingeniería de superficies es una alternativa importante, que no sólo nos permite generar una película de mayor espesor, con mejores propiedades, sino que además responde de manera positiva al comportamiento mecánico frente al material de contacto ya sea polímero, metal, compuesto o el mismo hueso cuando se aplica a sustituciones protésicas en sistemas biomédicos. El libro describe así algunos de los procesos de modificación superficial, sus características y aplicaciones en diferentes áreas. Otro aspecto importante, desarrollado en este libro, es el uso y aplicación de la nanotecnología; esta disciplina se interesa en entender el funcionamiento de los nanoobjetos o nanoestructuras con dimensiones inferiores a los 100 nm y las propiedades que tienen cuando se encuentran aislados o cuando se integran en materiales y dispositivos de mayor tamaño. Es así como el desarrollo de nanotubos de óxidos de titanio, hacen parte de un estudio de caso, donde se evalúa no sólo las propiedades que estas partículas presentan sino además la forma y técnicas de evaluación utilizadas, debido al tamaño nanométrico que presentan

Protease Activated Receptor Signaling Is Required for African Trypanosome Traversal of Human Brain Microvascular Endothelial Cells

Human African trypanosomiasis, or sleeping sickness, occurs when single-cell trypanosome protozoan parasites spread from the blood to brain over the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This barrier is composed of brain microvascular endothelial cells (BMECs) especially designed to keep pathogens out. Safe drugs for treating sleeping sickness are lacking and alternative treatments are urgently required. Using our human BMEC BBB model, we previously found that a parasite protease, brucipain, induced calcium activation signals that allowed this barrier to open up to parasite crossing. Because human BMECs express protease-activated receptors (PARs) that trigger calcium signals in BMECs, we hypothesized a functional link between parasite brucipain and BMEC PARs. Utilizing RNA interference to block the production of one type of PAR called PAR-2, we hindered the ability of trypanosomes to both open up and cross human BMECs. Using gene-profiling methods to interrogate candidate BMEC pathways specifically triggered by brucipain, several pathways that potentially link brain inflammatory processes were identified, a finding congruent with the known role of PAR-2 as a mediator of inflammation. Overall, our data support a role for brucipain and BMEC PARs in trypanosome BBB transmigration, and as potential triggers for brain inflammation associated with the disease

Joint Observation of the Galactic Center with MAGIC and CTA-LST-1

MAGIC is a system of two Imaging Atmospheric Cherenkov Telescopes (IACTs), designed to detect very-high-energy gamma rays, and is operating in stereoscopic mode since 2009 at the Observatorio del Roque de Los Muchachos in La Palma, Spain. In 2018, the prototype IACT of the Large-Sized Telescope (LST-1) for the Cherenkov Telescope Array, a next-generation ground-based gamma-ray observatory, was inaugurated at the same site, at a distance of approximately 100 meters from the MAGIC telescopes. Using joint observations between MAGIC and LST-1, we developed a dedicated analysis pipeline and established the threefold telescope system via software, achieving the highest sensitivity in the northern hemisphere. Based on this enhanced performance, MAGIC and LST-1 have been jointly and regularly observing the Galactic Center, a region of paramount importance and complexity for IACTs. In particular, the gamma-ray emission from the dynamical center of the Milky Way is under debate. Although previous measurements suggested that a supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* plays a primary role, its radiation mechanism remains unclear, mainly due to limited angular resolution and sensitivity. The enhanced sensitivity in our novel approach is thus expected to provide new insights into the question. We here present the current status of the data analysis for the Galactic Center joint MAGIC and LST-1 observations

Efeitos de uma sequência de prática do yoga sobre parâmetros bioquímicos e hemodinâmicos de pacientes com hipertensão arterial

A prática de exercícios de Yoga pode proporcionar inúmeros benefícios à saúde, atuando como terapia complementar em patologias como a hipertensão arterial. O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever os efeitos de uma combinação de seqüências de práticas de yoga realizadas durante quatro meses sobre os parâmetros hemodinâmicos (frequência cardíaca e pressão arterial), bioquímicos (concentração plasmática de colesterol e suas frações, triglicerídeos e glicemia) e a percepção da qualidade de vida em pacientes portadores de hipertensão arterial. Trinta e três voluntários (64±9 anos) participaram do estudo. Três homens e 14 mulheres (68±7 anos) realizaram aulas de yoga durante quatro meses (GY), enquanto dois homens e 14 mulheres (58±8 anos) constituíram o grupo controle (GC), sem intervenção. Os alunos do GY compareceram nas aulas três vezes por semana e realizaram exercícios de yoga em uma seqüência composta por alongamentos, exercícios de respiração, posturas do yoga, relaxamento e meditação. Durante o experimento foram observadas a pressão arterial sistólica e diastólica, frequência cardíaca e respiratória, perfil bioquímico (glicemia de jejum, colesterol total, LDL-colesterol, HDL-colesterol e triglicerídeos) e qualidade de vida (SF-36). Os dados foram submetidos a análise estatística para verificar a normalidade (Shapiro Wilk), a diferença entre os grupos (Mann-Whitney) e entre momentos pré e pós intervenção (Wilcoxon); a variação ao longo dos meses (ANOVA para medidas repetidas) e correlação entre valores iniciais e diferenças finais (Sperman). Foi adotado nível de significância de p<0,05. Os resultados apontaram melhora significativa no valor médio de pressão arterial sistólica final do GY comparado com o valor inicial (113,8±7,7 versus 120,7±7,9; p<0,05), enquanto a pressão arterial diastólica não apresentou diferenças...The practice of Yoga exercises can provide numerous health benefits, acting as a complementary therapy in diseases like hypertension. The aim of this study was to describe the effects of a combination of yoga sequences carried out during four months, on the hemodynamic parameters (heart rate and blood pressure), biochemical (plasma cholesterol concentrations and its fractions, triglycerides and glucose) and the perception of quality of life in hypertension patients. Thirty-three volunteers (64 ± 9 years) participated in the study. Three men and 14 women (68 ± 7 years) conducted yoga classes for four months (YG), while two men and 14 women (58 ± 8 years) constituted the control group (CG) without intervention. The yoga goers attended the YG classes three times a week and did yoga exercises in a sequence consisting of stretching, breathing exercises, yoga postures, relaxation and meditation. During the experiment it was measured systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate, biochemical profile (fasting glucose, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides) and quality of life (SF-36). Data were subjected to statistical analysis to ensure normality (Shapiro Wilk), the difference between the groups (Mann-Whitney test) and between pre and post intervention (Wilcoxon), the variation over the months (repeated measures ANOVA) and correlation differences between initial and final values (Spearman). The significance level was p <0.05. The results showed significant improvement in the average of final systolic blood pressure compared with the initial value (113.8 ± 7.7 versus 120.7 ± 7.9, p <0.05) in the YG, while diastolic blood pressure did not showed differences between times. In the CG the initial and final mean of systolic and diastolic blood pressure showed no difference statistically significant. Regarding the biochemical profile, we found... (Complete abstract click electronic access belowConselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES

Modulação autonômica, pressão arterial, aptidão funcional e qualidade de vida em mulheres com hipertensão arterial submetidas a um programa de Hatha Yoga

O Sistema Nervoso Autonômico (SNA) é um dos mecanismos envolvidos no controle da pressão arterial (PA). Na Hipertensão Arterial (HA) pode ocorrer aumento da modulação simpática e redução da parassimpática. A ioga apresenta exercícios de respiração (pranayamas), relaxamento e meditação, que aplicados de forma isolada podem melhorar o equilíbrio simpatovagal, mas em relação à associação dessas técnicas somada as posturas psicofísicas (modelo denominado Hatha Yoga), não há evidências conclusivas, sobretudo na HA. O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar os efeitos de um programa de Hatha Yoga na modulação autonômica, pressão arterial, aptidão funcional e percepção de saúde e qualidade de vida em mulheres com HA. Vinte e quatro mulheres, atendidas em unidade básica de saúde municipal, entre 50 e 75 anos, com HA, foram selecionadas para participar do estudo (grupo Ioga n=13 e Controle n=11). O grupo Ioga foi submetido a um programa de Hatha Yoga, durante quatro meses (3x90 minutos/semana), enquanto o Controle manteve a rotina habitual pelo mesmo período. Antes e após o programa, as pacientes preencheram questionários com informações pessoais e clínicas, realizaram avaliações para aferição da PA e frequência cardíaca; captação da variabilidade da frequência cardíaca (VFC) em repouso na posição supina e na ortostática; e, testes de força, flexibilidade, coordenação e agilidade/equilíbrio. Ao final do estudo foram entrevistadas sobre a percepção de saúde e qualidade de vida. Foram utilizados os testes de análise de covariância, análise de variância de dois caminhos, teste t de Student e Wilcoxon. O nível de significância adotado foi de p<0,05. Após o programa de intervenção, no grupo Ioga foi observada melhora da resposta autonômica parassimpática (AFabs) durante a posição ortostática comparada ao supino [114(370) versus 42(77), p<0,05], redução da PA sistólica (134±10 versus 122±7, p=0,001) aumento da flexibilidade (62 ± 10 versus 66,7 ± 9, p=0,019), diminuição no tempo de execução do teste de coordenação (13,2 ± 3,4 versus 11,7± 2,5); menor percepção de dor (p=0,038), maior capacidade de locomoção (p=0,046); e, relatos associados a melhoras da dimensão física e social da qualidade de vida. O programa desenvolvido neste estudo, com os exercícios de Hatha Yoga, complementou o tratamento farmacológico para HA de forma efetiva. Os movimentos de transição entre as posições em pé, sentado e deitado no solo, associados a torções, flexões e extensões, melhoraram a aptidão funcional, e podem ter influenciado a resposta do SNA parassimpático para o coração no teste de estresse postural. Os relatos sobre a percepção da qualidade de vida revelaram elementos que corroboraram os dados quantitativos da pesquisa. A prática de Hatha Yoga mostrou-se exequível ao nível da atenção básica em saúde, representando uma opção aos exercícios tradicionalmente recomendados, como a caminhada e o exercício resistido.The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is one of the mechanisms involved in blood pressure (BP) control. Increased sympathetic and reduced parasympathetic modulation are observed in hypertension disease. Yoga gathers breathing exercises (pranayama), relaxation and meditation when applied separated can improve sympathovagal balance. However, regarding the association of these techniques plus the psycho-physical postures (model called Hatha Yoga), there is no conclusive evidence especially in hypertension disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Hatha Yoga program in autonomic cardiac modulation, blood pressure, functional fitness and health perception and quality of life in hypertensive women. Twenty-four hypertensive women treated in a municipal basic health unit, aged between 50 and 75 years, were selected for the study (n=13, Yoga group and Control, n=11). The Yoga group was submitted to a Hatha Yoga program for four months (3x90 minutes/week), while the control remained the usual routine for the same period. Before and after the program, the patients completed the questionnaire about personal and clinical information, performed evaluations to measure the blood pressure and heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV) at rest in the supine and upright, and strength, flexibility, coordination and agility/balance. At the end of the study subjects were interviewed about the perception of health and quality of life. The analysis of covariance, two way analysis of variance, Student t test and Wilcoxon tests were used in results analysis. The significance level was set at p<0.05. After the intervention program, yoga group improved parasympathetic autonomic response (AFabs) during the standing position compared to supine [114(370) versus 42(77), p<0.05], reduced systolic blood pressure (134±10 versus 122±7, p=0.001) increased flexibility (62±10 versus 66.7±9, p=0.019), decreased coordination of test execution time (13.2±3.4 versus 11.7±2.5) and perception of pain (p=0.038), increased locomotion capacity (p=0.046); and reported improvement in physical and social dimension of quality of life. The program developed in this study, with Hatha Yoga exercises, complemented the pharmacological treatment for hypertension. The movement of transition between the positions standing, sitting and lying on the ground, combined with twists, crunches and extensions, improved functional fitness, and may have influenced the response of the parasympathetic ANS to the heart of the postural stress test. The reports on the perception of quality of life revealed elements that corroborated the quantitative survey data. The practice of Hatha Yoga proved to be feasible at the primary health care, representing an option to traditionally recommended exercises such as walking and resistance exercise.Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES