Adverse events
shortness of breath, pain
One participant reported experiencing severe pain and needed to take more pain medications than usual a few hours after attending mindfulness session number eight. Another participant reported pain, a popping sensation under her armpit and shortness of breath after a repositioning herself on a yoga mat while performing a body scan. Her symptoms apparently resolved after chiropractic treatment. Participants were instructed during sessions to avoid or modify any poses that exceeded their known physical limitations, and to ask their health care providers if they had any concerns.