Table 1 Exemplar of core semi-structured interview questions
Question category | Sample question |
|---|---|
About Your Health | What medical condition[s] concerns or impacts you the most, and why? |
| Â | What have you tried in the past to help manage your health/conditions? |
Perceptions of yoga | What does ‘yoga’ mean to you - What did you think ‘yoga’ would be? |
| Â | Did you have any specific targeted reasons for wanting to try yoga? |
Home practice | Which yoga practices do you choose to practice at home? Why/for what purpose? |
| Â | How do you integrate the home practice into your day? |
Impact of yoga | How do you feel yoga has affected you? |
| Â | Have you experienced any untoward medical events as a result of the yoga? |
Sustainability | What are your intentions for continuing with yoga or any other form of exercise/physical activity following the trial? |
| Â | If similar yoga classes were offered near to you, but not for free, how much would you be willing to pay to attend? |
Specificity | Do you think older adults need classes specifically for them, or is it more about providing classes that are health appropriate? |