The impact of the yamas/niyamas on yoga practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic and their effects on vaccination status as part of a larger project to investigate the impact of the yamas/niyamas during yoga teacher training (YLA) and their impact on reverence/gratitude, mindfulness and compassion, as well as indicators of quality of life

The impact of the yamas/niyamas on yoga practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic and their effects on vaccination status as part of a larger project to investigate the impact of the yamas/niyamas during yoga teacher training (YLA) and their impact on reverence/gratitude, mindfulness and compassion, as well as indicators of quality of life - YOGIC-G (Yogic On Germany Influence COVID-19 Group)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00034607

Enrollment

1000

Registered

2024-07-25

Start date

2021-08-28

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Vacccine status

Interventions

Group 1: To explore the underlying reasons for vaccine refusal among yoga practitioners, our study involved regular attendees of yoga classes. Given the limitations of face-to-face interactions due to

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Yoga Practitioner

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: non Yoga Practitioner

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary endpoint is to assess the acceptance and rejection of the vaccine among yoga practitioners and how specific aspects of their yogic lifestyle influence this decision. When will this parameter be assessed? The parameter will be assessed during the survey of 1,545 yoga practitioners. The exact dates of the survey are from August 28 to September 6, 2021. How will it be measured? The primary endpoint will be measured through a quantitative and qualitative survey.	—

Measure

Time frame

The primary endpoint is to assess the acceptance and rejection of the vaccine among yoga practitioners and how specific aspects of their yogic lifestyle influence this decision. When will this parameter be assessed? The parameter will be assessed during the survey of 1,545 yoga practitioners. The exact dates of the survey are from August 28 to September 6, 2021. How will it be measured? The primary endpoint will be measured through a quantitative and qualitative survey.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
specific factors within the yogic lifestyle that influence vaccine refusal Reasons for vaccination and refusal to vaccinate Number of mask-wearing practitioners and mask refusers Reasons for or against wearing a mask Frequency of yoga practice/meditation Adherence to a strict vegetarian diet Individual importance of yoga Quality of life Adherence to yoga ethics (yamas and niyamas)	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactArndt Büssing

Universität Witten/Herdecke

Arndt.Buessing@uni-wh.de+49-2330-623246

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026