University of Westminster, UK.
J Health Psychol. 2023 Aug;28(9):789-803. doi: 10.1177/13591053221146840. Epub 2023 Jan 12.
Whilst research suggests that yoga can positively impact physical and psychological wellbeing, understanding of youth's experiences is limited with no non-clinical studies in the UK. Ten focus groups explored perceptions and experiences of yoga among 35 youth (10-18 years). Inductive thematic analysis revealed that yoga was viewed as a holistic mind-body practice cultivating greater awareness and enhanced physical performance. Youth described yoga as providing tools that developed confidence, stress-management and emotional self-regulation. Social and relational impacts of yoga were highly valued. Despite the perceived biopsychosocial benefits of yoga, gendered and media representations of yoga may serve as a barrier to uptake.
虽然研究表明瑜伽可以对身心健康产生积极影响，但英国尚无非临床研究，因此对年轻人的体验了解有限。本研究采用 10 个焦点小组，对 35 名（10-18 岁）年轻人对瑜伽的看法和体验进行了探讨。采用归纳主题分析法揭示出，瑜伽被视为一种整体性身心实践，培养了更强的意识和提高了身体表现。年轻人描述瑜伽为提供了培养自信、压力管理和情绪自我调节的工具。瑜伽的社会和关系影响受到高度重视。尽管瑜伽被认为具有生物心理社会效益，但瑜伽的性别和媒体呈现可能成为参与的障碍。
