Relationship Between Belief in Yoga-Based Interventions and Their Perceived Benefits.

BACKGROUND: Yoga-based interventions (YBI) are recognized for their therapeutic benefits, but individual belief in yoga's efficacy may influence outcomes. OBJECTIVE: To explore the relationship between belief in YBI and subjective satisfaction in participants undergoing a structured yoga program. METHODS: A total of 41 glaucoma patients recruited from the Glaucoma Clinic of RPC Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi, aged 18 to 70 years, were divided into two groups: control group A and intervention group B using the "blind envelope technique". Group A received standard care, while Group B received YBI in addition to standard care. The intervention lasted for four weeks, after which participants completed a feedback form assessing belief in yoga, satisfaction, overall experience, and willingness to continue visiting the site for yoga practice. RESULTS: A strong belief in YBI correlated with higher satisfaction scores, indicating that belief significantly enhances perceived benefits. No significant association was found between belief and overall experience or willingness to revisit. CONCLUSION: Belief in YBI enhances satisfaction, but other factors, such as environment and quality of care, are crucial for the overall experience. KEYWORDS: belief in yoga, satisfaction, overall experience, likelihood to revisit, efficacy of yoga holistic approach.