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Satisfaction with Online Versus In-Person Yoga During COVID-19.
Brinsley, Jacinta; Smout, Matthew; Davison, Kade.
  • Brinsley J; Department of Allied Health & Human Performance, Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity, University of South Australia: Allied Health and Human Performance, Adelaide, Australia.
  • Smout M; Department of Justice and Society, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.
  • Davison K; Department of Allied Health & Human Performance, Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity, University of South Australia: Allied Health and Human Performance, Adelaide, Australia.
J Altern Complement Med ; 27(10): 893-896, 2021 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2253035
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

During COVID-19 restrictions, yoga classes transitioned to online delivery. This report compares the perceived benefits and barriers to online and in-person yoga and determine the preferred format. A secondary aim was to compare how well each format was perceived to produce common benefits of yoga practice. Materials and

Methods:

A cross-sectional online survey of Australian participants.

Results:

In-person yoga scored highest for providing mental health/mood benefits, physical satisfaction, and feeling energized. Online yoga scored highest for convenience, mental health/mood benefits, and affordability (initial N = 156; follow-up N = 55).

Conclusion:

Online yoga was acceptable and perceived to provide improved mental health and mood.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Personal Satisfaction / Yoga / Internet Type of study: Cohort study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Traditional medicine Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: English Journal: J Altern Complement Med Journal subject: Complementary Therapies Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Acm.2021.0062

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Personal Satisfaction / Yoga / Internet Type of study: Cohort study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Traditional medicine Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: English Journal: J Altern Complement Med Journal subject: Complementary Therapies Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Acm.2021.0062