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Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga 17(1):p 15-18, January-March 2024. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijamy.0974.6986.17124.3
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Motivators for Yoga Therapy: A Convenience Sampling Survey from India
Babita Vishwakarma, Sachin Kumar Sharma, Shirley Telles
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Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga 17(1):p 15-18, January-March 2024. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijamy.0974.6986.17124.3
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Vishwakarma B, Sharma SK, Telles S. Motivators for Yoga Therapy: A Convenience Sampling Survey from India. Indian J Ancient Med Yoga. 2024;17(1):15-18.Timeline
Received : December 25, 2023
Accepted : January 31, 2024
Published : March 17, 2024
Abstract
Background: Previously, the reasons to practice yoga were reported in non-clinical populations. Patients’ motivators for yoga as therapy have not been reported. Methods: A convenience sampling survey was conducted on 1077 patients (age range: 18-83 years; M:F=57.17:42.83) at a yoga therapy in India. Participant reported motivators for yoga therapy were assessed with a multiple choice questionnaire. Results: The three most common motivators for yoga therapy were: (i) advice from close associates (26.3 percent), (ii) disease symptom reduction (20.0 percent) and (iii) interest in yoga (14.9 percent). The motivators to yoga differed for patients with and without prior exposure to yoga (Chi square =79.42, df = 16, p<0.001, Cramer’s V = 0.29). Conclusions: In the present clinical population, the motivators for yoga as a therapy differ based on prior exposure to yoga.
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Vishwakarma B, Sharma SK, Telles S. Motivators for Yoga Therapy: A Convenience Sampling Survey from India. Indian J Ancient Med Yoga. 2024;17(1):15-18.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijamy.0974.6986.17124.3
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| Received | December 25, 2023 |
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