‘It is a lifeline’: International cross-sectional survey of benefits, barriers and acceptability of online yoga during the COVID-19 pandemic
This mixed-methods study offers novel insights into the perceived effectiveness and limitations of online yoga from both student and teacher perspectives. Interpreted through the COM-B model, findings highlight key barriers and facilitators that can inform the future design and delivery of online and hybrid yoga interventions in a post-pandemic context.
Authors
- Tina Cartwright (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3416-468X)
- Lindsay Metcalf
- Vipin Wadhen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7100-8913)
Institutions
- Kingston University London (GB)
- University of Westminster (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0341852
- Primary Topic
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00