"I could move mountains": adults with or at risk for type 2 diabetes reflect on their experiences with yoga practice.
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.



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.



Themes of readiness for continuing yoga, environmental support for yoga, and integrating yoga emerged through data analysis.



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.
Alexander
Gina K
GK
The Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies, University of Virginia School of Nursing, Charlottesville, Virginia (Dr Alexander, Dr Bourguignon, Dr Taylor)
Innes
Kim E
KE
The Department of Community Medicine, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia (Dr Innes)
Brown
Cynthia J
CJ
Palmyra, Virginia (Dr Brown)
Kulbok
Pamela
P
Department of Family, Community & Mental Health Systems, University of Virginia School of Nursing, Charlottesville, Virginia (Dr Kulbok)
Bourguignon
Cheryl
C
The Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies, University of Virginia School of Nursing, Charlottesville, Virginia (Dr Alexander, Dr Bourguignon, Dr Taylor)
Bovbjerg
Viktor E
VE
The Department of Public Health, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon (Dr Bovbjerg)
Taylor
Ann Gill
AG
The Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies, University of Virginia School of Nursing, Charlottesville, Virginia (Dr Alexander, Dr Bourguignon, Dr Taylor)
D000328:Adult; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D014481:United States; D015013:Yoga