| Titel: | I Could Move Mountains: Adults with or at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Reflect on Their Experiences with Yoga Practice |
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| Autor: | Alexander, G. K. Innes, K. E. Brown, C. J. Kulbok, P. Bourguignon, C. Bovbjerg, V. E. Taylor, A. G. |
| Mediengruppe: | journal article |
| Herausgeber: | --- |
| Zeitschrift: | Diabetes Educ |
| Jahr: | 2010 |
| Band: | 36 |
| Heft: | 6 |
| Seiten: | 965-975 |
| Sprache: | English |
| Abstract: | 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. |