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Brandon Eggleston Author
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Yoga Research
National University (California) | NU
Biography
Dr. Brandon Eggleston is currently an associate professor of Public Health and is currently teaching courses in theories of health behavior, global health promotion, stress management, and other courses in health promotion. Dr. Eggleston studied biology at Taylor University and later earned both his Masters and Doctoral degrees in Public Health/Health Behavior from Indiana University. He has been a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) since 2008. His research agenda focuses on identifying the determinants and outcomes of mindfulness-based activities such as yoga and meditation.
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Psychological and Social Determinants of Yoga Practice: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior
Author(s): Brandon Eggleston and Casey Mace Firebaugh
Objective: To identify and learn the psychological and social factors that help determine the reasons why individuals practice yoga or have difficult in practicing yoga in the United States.
Method: Seven hundred individuals who practice yoga at least once a week by attending a yoga class and/or practicing yoga on their own were surveyed in this study. Results: Findings showed that yoga practitioners placed a high value was placed on advantages of yoga practice (improved relaxation, flexibility, balance, and strength) along with a strong belief that facilitating factors (having the resources of time, money, and convenient yoga class times) help individuals overcome challenges to practice regularly (not having enough time, money, o... view more»
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