International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Department of Global Culture and Contents, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, Korea
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Yoga in the Metaverse: Possibilities and Limitations
Author(s): Seo YS, Hyo Kim and Austin Kang*
This study aims to assess the integration of yoga within the South Korean metaverse, determining its viability
and potential impact on digital wellness practices. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, analyzing
metaverse content relationships via the Pearson correlation coefficient and conducting focus group interviews.
Key search terms tracked over a decade informed the quantitative analysis, while the qualitative aspect involved
discussions with yoga instructors and trainees. The interview data was processed using phenomenological methods
to extract key themes and perceptions. This combination of big data analytics and phenomenology provided
insights into the current engagement with yoga in the metaverse and identified barriers to its adoption. The
quantitative analysis revealed that while gaming and education had moderate to strong correlations, yoga had.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-9096.24.12.728