INTRODUCTION
MY-IBS, IBS, psychiatric, fatigue
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic condition frequently involving alterations of the gut-brain axis. IBS is associated with psychiatric comorbidities, incomplete symptom control, and impaired quality of life (QOL) (Yoga is a mind-body therapy that includes physical postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation (The primary objective of the Meditation and Yoga for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (MY-IBS) study was to examine the efficacy and feasibility of a virtual 8-week yoga program on IBS symptom severity compared with an advice-only control group. Secondary objectives were to determine (i) whether a virtual yoga program improves the QOL, mental health outcomes, perceived stress, fatigue, COVID-19–related stress, and self-compassion, and (ii) the level of intention to practice yoga at baseline and whether intention correlated with practice minutes.