Qualitative study of yoga for Young adults in school sports.

Jeitler, M; Högl, M; Peters, A; Schumann, D; Murthy, V; Bringmann, H; Seifert, G; Michalsen, A; Stöckigt, B; Kessler, CS

Qualitative study of yoga for Young adults in school sports.

Jeitler, M Högl, M Peters, A Schumann, D Murthy, V

Bringmann, H Seifert, G Michalsen, A Stöckigt, B Kessler, CS

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Citation:: Complementary therapies in medicine, 2020, 55
Issue Date:: 2020-12

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dc.contributor.author	Jeitler, M
dc.contributor.author	Högl, M
dc.contributor.author	Peters, A
dc.contributor.author	Schumann, D
dc.contributor.author	Murthy, V https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0813-0814
dc.contributor.author	Bringmann, H
dc.contributor.author	Seifert, G
dc.contributor.author	Michalsen, A
dc.contributor.author	Stöckigt, B
dc.contributor.author	Kessler, CS
dc.date.accessioned	2021-06-02T03:11:22Z
dc.date.available	2020-09-24
dc.date.available	2021-06-02T03:11:22Z
dc.date.issued	2020-12
dc.identifier.citation	Complementary therapies in medicine, 2020, 55
dc.identifier.issn	0965-2299
dc.identifier.issn	1873-6963
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/149341
dc.description.abstract	<h4>Objectives</h4>Distress and stress-related diseases are an increasing public health problem at schools. This qualitative study was nested in a non-randomized, controlled trial studying the effects of a 10-week yoga course as an alternative for regular school sports in two secondary schools in Germany.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a qualitative evaluation in 3 focus groups with 6 participants each. The focus groups were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, pseudonymised and analysed using qualitative content analysis. Furthermore open questions were asked in questionnaires.<h4>Results</h4>The analysis of the participants' interviews (mean age 19.6 ± 2.9 years, n = 10 female, n = 8 male) resulted in 4 key topics: 1. encountering yoga, 2. yoga practice, 3. effects and benefits of yoga, and 4. yoga in the school context. Yoga was very well accepted by most participants. They reported a variety of physical and psychological benefits as well as overall restorative effects. The relief of pain or other physical ailments, higher mobility and flexibility, improved posture and improved sleep were mentioned by the participants. Some participants used the new exercises and experiences (e.g. working with the breath) in their everyday life. The possibility for self-responsible action was a welcome change from the perceived pressure and heteronomy in normal (school) life. Controversial was the question of whether yoga - if it is part of school sport - should be assessed or graded, and whether it should be compulsory or voluntary.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Yoga can offer both physical and psychological benefits in young adults as well as offer general regenerative effects. Yoga by sensitizing the participants to negative patterns of behaviour can encourage healthy behaviour.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Elsevier BV
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dc.subject	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 1701 Psychology
dc.subject.classification	Complementary & Alternative Medicine
dc.title	Qualitative study of yoga for Young adults in school sports.
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Abstract:

Objectives

Distress and stress-related diseases are an increasing public health problem at schools. This qualitative study was nested in a non-randomized, controlled trial studying the effects of a 10-week yoga course as an alternative for regular school sports in two secondary schools in Germany.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative evaluation in 3 focus groups with 6 participants each. The focus groups were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, pseudonymised and analysed using qualitative content analysis. Furthermore open questions were asked in questionnaires.

Results

The analysis of the participants' interviews (mean age 19.6 ± 2.9 years, n = 10 female, n = 8 male) resulted in 4 key topics: 1. encountering yoga, 2. yoga practice, 3. effects and benefits of yoga, and 4. yoga in the school context. Yoga was very well accepted by most participants. They reported a variety of physical and psychological benefits as well as overall restorative effects. The relief of pain or other physical ailments, higher mobility and flexibility, improved posture and improved sleep were mentioned by the participants. Some participants used the new exercises and experiences (e.g. working with the breath) in their everyday life. The possibility for self-responsible action was a welcome change from the perceived pressure and heteronomy in normal (school) life. Controversial was the question of whether yoga - if it is part of school sport - should be assessed or graded, and whether it should be compulsory or voluntary.

Conclusion

Yoga can offer both physical and psychological benefits in young adults as well as offer general regenerative effects. Yoga by sensitizing the participants to negative patterns of behaviour can encourage healthy behaviour.

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