An exploration of the associations between perceived physical and psychological benefits of Chinese yoga leisure participants—A qualitative approach
An exploration of the associations between perceived physical and psychological benefits of Chinese yoga leisure participants—A qualitative approach
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DOI：
10.1080/00222216.2023.2181675
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发表时间：
2023-03
影响因子：
3.2
通讯作者：
Huimei Liu;Mingjun Gao;Yan Huang;Yu Zhou
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作者：
Huimei Liu;Mingjun Gao;Yan Huang;Yu Zhou
摘要本文探讨了瑜伽休闲的感知身体和相应的心理利益之间的关联。本研究采用定性访谈的方法，以29名从事瑜伽运动至少两年的中国休闲参与者为研究对象，采用目的性访谈和滚雪球抽样相结合的方法。结果显示，受访者的感知身体利益与特定的心理利益，展示了身体和心灵连接的瑜伽休闲体验。具体来说，（a）呼吸调节增强自我关注;（B）感官改善促进自我意识;（c）更好的外观增强自信;（d）完成具有挑战性的体位法（即，身体姿势）提高自我效能;和（e）身体控制提高自我控制。在理论上，本文以中国瑜伽参与者的体验为基础，对瑜伽休闲的生理益处与相应的心理益处之间的关系进行了研究。还提出了实际影响。
Abstract This paper explores the associations between the perceived physical and the corresponding psychological benefits of yoga leisure. Qualitative interviews with purposeful and snowball sampling methods were conducted to elicit 29 Chinese leisure participants who engaged in yoga with at least two years of yoga participation. The results reveal that respondents’ perceived physical benefit was associated with specific psychological benefit, demonstrating the embodied experience in yoga leisure where the body and the mind are connected. Specifically, (a) Breathing regulation enhances self-focus; (b) Sensory improvements promote self-awareness; (c) Better appearance strengthens self-confidence; (d) Completion of challenging asana (i.e., body postures) boosts self-efficacy; and (e) Body control improves self-control. Theoretically, this paper contributes to our understanding of the associations between the physical benefits and the corresponding psychological benefits of yoga leisure based on the experience of Chinese yoga participants. Practical implications have also been suggested.