Assessment Tool: Interview Schedule to Understand the Various Facets of the Practice of Yoga by an Individual

Interview Schedule to understand an individual’s Yoga practice, Motivations and Reasons for doing Yoga, and Expected and Perceived Benefits from Yoga!

Interview Schedule: Applications of Yoga Therapy

To understand an individual’s Yoga practice, Motivations and Reasons for doing Yoga, and Expected and Perceived Benefits

Opening Questions: General Information

1. Do I have your consent to take your interview for the purpose of _____?
2. What is your name?
3. How old are you?
4. What is your occupation?

Yoga Practice

1. How long have you been practicing Yoga regularly?
2. How often do you practice Yoga in a typical week? For how long? (e.g., Daily, 2-3 times, once a week)
3. Where do you typically practice Yoga? (e.g., Studio class, online class, at home)
4. How did you learn the Yoga techniques that you know?
5. Have you ever sought guidance from someone such as Yoga therapist for your Yoga practice?
6. Which Yoga techniques do you use? Which ones do you find to be the most beneficial?

Motivations and Reasons for doing Yoga

1. What inspired or motivated you to start practicing Yoga?
2. What are the main reasons for you to practice Yoga?
3. Have you ever stopped/considered stopping Yoga practice? What motivated you to restart/continue? 

Perceived and Expected Benefits

1. Have you noticed any physical changes since starting Yoga? If so, please describe.
2. Have you noticed any mental or emotional (e.g.: mood) changes since starting Yoga? If so, please describe.
3. Have you noticed any psychological changes since starting Yoga? Do you find your Yoga practice helps you manage stress or anxiety?
4. Has your Yoga practice influenced your overall well-being? Please explain.
5. What are the specific benefits you expect to achieve through continued Yoga practice?

Closing Questions

1. What advice would you give to someone who is considering starting a Yoga practice, especially for the purpose of improving mental health?
2. Is there anything else you would like to share about your Yoga practice?

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