"I could move mountains": adults with or at risk for type 2 diabetes reflect on their experiences with yoga practice
Gina K Alexander1, Kim E Innes2, Cynthia J Brown3
1The Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies, University of Virginia School of Nursing, Charlottesville, Virginia (Dr Alexander, Dr Bourguignon, Dr Taylor)
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to describe firsthand experiences with yoga as shared by adults with or at risk for type 2 diabetes and to examine their beliefs regarding maintenance of yoga practice over time.
Methods:
In this qualitative study, 13 adults with or at risk for type 2 diabetes described their experiences with yoga and their beliefs regarding maintenance of yoga practice over time. Semistructured interviews occurred 16 to 20 months after completion of an 8-week yoga-based clinical trial.
Results:
Themes of readiness for continuing yoga, environmental support for yoga, and integrating yoga emerged through data analysis.
Conclusions:
Findings indicate that yoga is appealing to some individuals with diabetes, but maintaining yoga practice over time is a challenge. Diabetes educators may be able to support maintenance by discussing specific strategies with individuals who express interest in yoga practice.
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