Yoga was originated in India with India as its epicenter and it has spread across the globe. However there were no studies that focused on understanding the popularity and prevalence of Yoga amongst the Indian Population. This pioneer study ‘Perception and Practice of Yoga in India’ aims to provide a comprehensive view of awareness and understanding of Yogic practices amongst Indians and to provide valuable insights, both for practitioners and non-practitioners.
The study surveyed 5500 subjects between 13 to 82 years of age including both genders from 25 states of India. Respondents were randomly selected from the population and surveyed in person with a 33 point (Yoga practitioners) and 26 point (Non Yoga practitioners) questionnaire. The study indicated that 96.4% of the respondents have heard of Yoga, however only 46.8% practice yoga (YP) and the rest 53.2% were non-practitioners (NP). 95% of Yoga practitioners and 94% of non yoga practitioners believed that yoga is good for them. This study hence provides valuable understanding of yoga habits among practitioners. It recommends a future path for both practitioners as well as non-practitioners of yoga and also enable policy makers and grassroots organizations to make holistic practices such as yoga more available.
Impact Factor
2022: 6.012
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