Satisfaction with Online Versus In-Person Yoga During COVID-19.
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 andMethods:
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.Keywords
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Personal Satisfaction
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Yoga
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Internet
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Topics:
Traditional medicine
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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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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