Yoga in the Real World: Perceptions, Motivators, Barriers, and Patterns of Use:

Global Advances in Health and Medicine

Mary T.Quilty¹ 

关键词: Yoga;    patterns of use;    motivations;    exercise;    spirituality;    wellness;    stress;    mental health;    sleep;    back pain;    quality of life;   

DOI  :  10.7453/gahmj.2013.2.1.008

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Background:Yoga is a mind-body exercise practiced by nearly 16 million US adults. Clinical yoga research has yielded promising findings in physical and mental health outcomes. However, research in non-patient populations is limited. The purpose of this study is to survey a non-clinical population to better understand yoga use in a real-world setting.Methods:This study used a pre-post test design in a convenience sample of adults registered for a 4-week beginner yoga program within a network of five yoga studios in Austin, Texas. Students were linked via e-mail to baseline and endpoint surveys. Analyses were descriptive.Results:Six hundred four students completed the baseline survey, and 290 (48%) completed the 4-week endpoint survey. Baseline demographics were similar to those in national surveys, with respondents being primarily female (86%), white (88%), and college educated (78%). The primary barrier to practice was time (55%). Respondents perceived yoga primarily as an exercise activity (92%), spiritu...

【 授权许可】

CC BY