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Examining the Effects of Recreational Yoga Training on Individuals’ Quality of Life

Cilt: 9 Sayı: 2026 13 Temmuz 2026
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Examining the Effects of Recreational Yoga Training on Individuals’ Quality of Life

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Purpose: This study aims to examine the effects of recreational yoga training on individuals’ quality of life and to explore their perceptions of leisure and yoga participation.

Method: A qualitative research design was employed. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 15 voluntary participants (13 women, 2 men) practicing yoga for recreational purposes in Bursa, Türkiye. Criterion and snowball sampling methods were used. Data were analyzed using content analysis, and findings were supported with descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage).

Results: Ten main themes emerged: sleep patterns, work–yoga relationship, leisure activities, perception of leisure, reasons for practicing yoga, emotional experiences during yoga, perceived changes in quality of life, strategies to improve quality of life, participation in other recreational activities, and perceptions of yoga and recreation. Participants emphasized improvements particularly in psychological and emotional well-being (100%), physical health (80%), and social interaction (53.33%).

Conclusion: Recreational yoga training contributes positively to physical, psychological, and social dimensions of quality of life. Yoga functions as a holistic leisure activity that supports overall well-being.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Spor ve Rekreasyon

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

13 Temmuz 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

9 Mart 2026

Kabul Tarihi

19 Haziran 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 2026

Kaynak Göster

APA
Aslan, H., & Başkan, A. H. (2026). Examining the Effects of Recreational Yoga Training on Individuals’ Quality of Life. 9(2026), 443-458. https://izlik.org/JA52WE46UW
AMA
1.Aslan H, Başkan AH. Examining the Effects of Recreational Yoga Training on Individuals’ Quality of Life. ÇOMÜSBD. 2026;9(2026):443-458. https://izlik.org/JA52WE46UW
Chicago
Aslan, Hicran, ve Aytekin Hamdi Başkan. 2026. Examining the Effects of Recreational Yoga Training on Individuals’ Quality of Life. 9 (2026): 443-58. https://izlik.org/JA52WE46UW.
EndNote
Aslan H, Başkan AH (01 Temmuz 2026) Examining the Effects of Recreational Yoga Training on Individuals’ Quality of Life. 9 2026 443–458.
IEEE
[1]H. Aslan ve A. H. Başkan, “Examining the Effects of Recreational Yoga Training on Individuals’ Quality of Life”, ÇOMÜSBD, c. 9, sy 2026, ss. 443–458, Tem. 2026, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA52WE46UW
ISNAD
Aslan, Hicran - Başkan, Aytekin Hamdi. “Examining the Effects of Recreational Yoga Training on Individuals’ Quality of Life” 9/2026 (01 Temmuz 2026): 443-458. https://izlik.org/JA52WE46UW.
JAMA
1.Aslan H, Başkan AH. Examining the Effects of Recreational Yoga Training on Individuals’ Quality of Life. ÇOMÜSBD. 2026;9:443–458.
MLA
Aslan, Hicran, ve Aytekin Hamdi Başkan. Examining the Effects of Recreational Yoga Training on Individuals’ Quality of Life. sy 2026, Temmuz 2026, ss. 443-58, https://izlik.org/JA52WE46UW.
Vancouver
1.Hicran Aslan, Aytekin Hamdi Başkan. Examining the Effects of Recreational Yoga Training on Individuals’ Quality of Life [Internet]. C. 9. 01 Temmuz 2026;9(2026):443-58. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA52WE46UW

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