Year: 2011
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Yoga affects the lifestyles of many individuals ranging from child and teen to senior. The Yoga Centre studios in San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande provide a variety of classes conducive to the yoga practice for all ages and levels. The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived benefits of participants enrolled in different styles of yoga at the Yoga Centre. The 163 participants completed the survey using self-administered and electronic questionnaires distributed in January of 2011. Stress relief was the highest perceived benefit. Most participants started yoga for health and fitness reasons and most were fearful of not doing it right or not being good enough when they began. Recommendations include spreading awareness of individual’s initial fears of yoga and sharing the findings with the owners, staff, and instructors at the Yoga Centre so they can meet the physical and emotional needs of their members.
Author: Jennifer Lovas
Language: English
Topic: Physical Activity and Health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W197691805