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Hot Yoga During Pregnancy: A Mixed-Methods Study Examining Perspectives of Studio Management
Viann N Nguyen-Feng1, Elizabeth Nikcevich1, Bethany Forseth2
1Department of Psychology, University of Minnesota, Duluth.
Hot yoga studio management shows varied knowledge on prenatal hot yoga safety. Obstetricians and personal experience are deemed most credible, suggesting improved training for yoga instructors on pregnancy considerations.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Exercise Physiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Limited research exists on the safety of hot yoga during pregnancy.
- Prenatal yoga is generally considered safe, but hot yoga presents unique considerations due to extreme heat.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess hot yoga studio management's knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding hot yoga during pregnancy.
- To determine how management teams rank the credibility of various information sources on this topic.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional online survey was administered to 35 management team members from U.S. hot yoga studios.
- Participants reported on their studio's practices, their own experiences, and information source credibility.
Main Results:
- 10 participants (28.57%) had practiced hot yoga while pregnant.
- Management considered healthcare providers, academic journals, personal experience, and peer recommendations as highly credible.
- Key decision-making themes included integrating healthcare advice, prior yoga experience, and individual intuition.
Conclusions:
- Hot yoga studio management's understanding of prenatal hot yoga safety needs further development.
- Enhanced training for yoga instructors is recommended to address the specific needs of pregnant individuals.
- A multi-faceted approach, incorporating medical guidance and individual choice, informs decisions about practicing hot yoga during pregnancy.
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