Table 2 Panelists’ responses on items for defining yoga, its general therapeutic benefits and use
From: Yoga as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of people with anorexia nervosa: a Delphi study
Item | M | SD | Mode | % of panelists showing agreement | Consensus achieved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Items for defining yoga | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Yoga is a form of exercise focused on building strength, flexibility & balance | 3.77 | 0.49 | 5 | 100% | Yes |
Yoga involves body movement through postures | 4.82 | 0.39 | 5 | 100% | Yes |
Yoga involves focus on the breath | 4.65 | 0.49 | 5 | 100% | Yes |
Yoga encourages the individual to bring their attention to one’s own experience in their body including bodily sensations, breath and thoughts | 4.65 | 0.61 | 5 | 94.12% | Yes |
There are different forms of yoga, some more strenuous and vigorous (e.g. hot Yoga) and others gentler and calm, requiring less physical exertion | 4.75 | 0.56 | 5 | 94.11% | Yes |
Yoga involves a meditative component | 4.29 | 0.85 | 5 | 88.24% | Yes |
Yoga aims to integrate body and mind | 4.47 | 0.72 | 5 | 88.23% | Yes |
Yoga aims to enhance physical, mental and emotional wellbeing by reducing tension | 4.41 | 0.71 | 5 | 88.23% | Yes |
Yoga is an embodied mindfulness practice | 4.41 | 0.71 | 5 | 88.23% | Yes |
Yoga is a philosophy based on eastern traditions | 4.41 | 0.71 | 5 | 88.23% | Yes |
Yoga is a form of stretching | 3.76 | 0.83 | 4 | 76.47% | Near |
Yoga involves a spiritual component | 4.06 | 0.75 | 4 | 76.47% | Near |
General therapeutic benefits of Yoga | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Yoga has potential to improve quality of life | 4.36 | 0.61 | 4 | 94.12% | Yes |
Yoga helps develop physical strength and flexibility | 4.59 | 0.62 | 5 | 94.12% | Yes |
Yoga encourages connection to one’s body | 4.59 | 0.62 | 5 | 94.12% | Yes |
Yoga helps to develop strength without high impact exercise | 4.41 | 0.71 | 5 | 88.24% | Yes |
Yoga helps to develop mindfulness | 4.06 | 0.56 | 4 | 88.24% | Yes |
Yoga helps build emotional and physical wellbeing | 4.24 | 0.66 | 4 | 88.23% | Yes |
General use of Yoga as an adjunct therapy | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Yoga does not constitute a standalone therapy | 5 | 0 | 5 | 100% | Yes |
When well used, yoga can be a nice adjunct therapy for various problems, physically and emotionally | 4.24 | 0.83 | 4 | 88.24% | Yes |
Clinical judgement is required prior to recommending yoga as an adjunct to therapy | 4.59 | 0.71 | 5 | 88.24% | Yes |
Yoga is only useful in some, not all patients | 4.47 | 0.87 | 5 | 88.24% | Yes |
Any intervention, including yoga, depends on the client and needs to be tailored to their individual needs & preferences | 4.18 | 1.01 | 4 | 88.24% | Yes |
Yoga is a useful adjunct therapy for mood disorders | 3.76 | 0.83 | 4 | 82.35% | Near |