Oxygen Consumption during Viniyoga Practice in Adults.

Context: The purpose of this study was to measure the oxygen consumption (V̇O) during Viniyoga yoga movements (asanas) and to compare V̇O walking among adults.

Methods: Yoga practitioners ( = 10) were recruited to measure V̇O while at rest (30 min), practicing yoga (16 movements with different variations), and treadmill walking at 2 mph (10 min) and 3 mph (10 min). V̇O was measured using a whole-room indirect calorimetry.

Characteristics of Yoga Practice and Predictors of Practice Frequency.

Yoga is a globally popular mind-body practice used for health. The objective of this study was to characterize yoga practice and factors associated with frequency of practice. Yoga practitioners were sent invitations via email to participate in an online survey.