IMPROVED SLEEP QUALITY AND DECREASED INSOMNIA RATES AFTER YOGA THERAPY: LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Sleep quality is a problem that is often experienced by the elderly. In the elderly phase, humans will experience a decrease in organ function and this has an impact on meeting the needs of rest and sleep. Sleep quality in the elderly has decreased, this can be seen in sleep duration, sleep latency, and subjective aspects such as night sleep and rest. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of yoga therapy on improving sleep quality and decreasing insomnia levels in the elderly. The research design of this article is a literature review. The sample in this study is a journal of research results that measured the effect of yoga therapy on improving sleep quality and decreasing insomnia levels. Database search and article screening are carried out independently by reviewers by following the requirements in meeting inclusion criteria. Based on the results of a review of 16 research journals, it is known that yoga therapy can improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia levels. Yoga is a sport that can increase beta levels so that it can improve emotional stability and can make the body become more relaxed, this state makes the elderly have better sleep quality.