Table 2 Theme and sub-theme experiences of the participants who practice yoga
From: Perceived benefit of yoga among adults who have practiced yoga for a long time: a qualitative study
Themes/ *sub-themes | n = 18 (The number of participants) |
|---|---|
Theme 1. Meaning of the Concept of Yoga | 18 |
*Healthy life | 5 |
*Exercise | 11 |
*Awareness | 2 |
*Balance | 2 |
*Calmness | 5 |
*Harmony | 3 |
Theme 2. Physical, Mental and Social State before Starting Yoga | 18 |
*Physical ailments | 3 |
*Sedentary life | 3 |
*Doing sports other than yoga | 6 |
*Feeling negative emotions | 3 |
*Fatigue | 4 |
*Social isolation | 1 |
*Coping difficulty | 4 |
*Anxiety | 1 |
Theme 3. Reasons for Practising Yoga | 18 |
* Healthy life | 8 |
* Reducing chronic pain | 9 |
*Coping with stress | 1 |
* Raising awareness | 6 |
*Increasing positive thinking and belief | 1 |
* Being calm | 3 |
Theme 4. Experiences of the Participants' Physical, Mental and Social State | 18 |
* Reducing chronic pain | 9 |
*Increasing sleep quality | 4 |
*Increasing positive personality traits | 5 |
*Increasing self-esteem | 4 |
*Raising awareness | 5 |
*Increasing positive emotions | 12 |
*Relieving | 11 |
*Coping with stress | 2 |
Theme 5. Difficulties of Doing Yoga | 18 |
*Physical difficulty | 10 |
*Mental difficulty | 1 |