THE University of York is investigating the clinical benefits of a specially-adapted yoga programme for older people with long-term health conditions.

The results will provide evidence to healthcare commissioners on whether yoga programmes should be funded by the NHS.

Helen Tilbrook, Trial Manager at the University of York’s Trials Unit, said: “The trial includes two groups of participants; one group that continues to receive their usual care without any additional support, while the second receives their usual care plus an invitation to join a 12-week yoga programme.The participants will then be assessed every three months to monitor changes.”