Yoga and body image: How do young adults practicing yoga describe its impact on their body image?

Volume: 27, Pages: 156 - 168
Published: Dec 1, 2018
Abstract
This study explored the perceived impact of yoga on body image. Young adults (n= 34 female, 12 male; Mage = 30.6 [SD = 1.6]) practicing yoga were interviewed and data were analyzed for emerging themes across weight status. In general, participants discussed the positive impact of yoga on their body image, but some described both a positive and negative impact. Yoga was perceived as having a positive impact on body image via perceived physical...
Paper Details
Title
Yoga and body image: How do young adults practicing yoga describe its impact on their body image?
Published Date
Dec 1, 2018
Journal
Volume
27
Pages
156 - 168
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