Abstract

To understand the psychological and social determinants of individuals attending yoga classes on a regular basis, one hundred fifty-seven individuals that attended at least one yoga class each week for a history of at least three months were surveyed twice. Beliefs related to circumstances and consequences related to attending yoga classes were associated with behavior. The conclusion is that individuals attend fewer yoga classes if they cannot overcome the barriers of not having time and money for classes. Individuals attend more yoga classes if they believe yoga will make them feel better, relaxed, and increase their flexibility.