Page: Advanced Yoga Practices (AYP) Survey -- Since June 2011
| 1. How long have you been practicing AYP Yoga? (www.aypsite.org) |
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| | answered question | 244 |
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| skipped question | 4 |
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| | Response
Percent | Response
Count |
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| Less than one month | | 13.5% | 33 |
| Between 1 and 6 months | | 24.6% | 60 |
| Between 6 months and 1 year | | 10.7% | 26 |
| Between 1 and 3 years | | 29.5% | 72 |
| More than 3 years | | 21.7% | 53 |
If you have been practicing AYP Yoga for more than 3 years, would you please enter the number of years below?
[ShowReplies] | 54 |
| 2. Did you practice yoga or any other spiritual practice before beginning AYP? |
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| | answered question | 245 |
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| skipped question | 3 |
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| | Response
Percent | Response
Count |
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| Yes | | 75.5% | 185 |
| No | | 24.5% | 60 |
If yes, could you please tell us what kind of spiritual practice and for how long you've been practicing?
[ShowReplies] | 167 |
| 3. What AYP practices do you do on a regular basis? |
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| | answered question | 241 |
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| skipped question | 7 |
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| | Response
Percent | Response
Count |
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| Deep Meditation | | 91.3% | 220 |
| Spinal breathing pranayama | | 81.3% | 196 |
| Asanas | | 53.5% | 129 |
| Samyama | | 39.8% | 96 |
| Mulabandha | | 46.9% | 113 |
| Sambhavi mudra | | 41.1% | 99 |
| Yoni mudra kumbhaka | | 25.7% | 62 |
| Kechari mudra | | 29.5% | 71 |
| Siddhasana | | 39.4% | 95 |
| Mantra enhancement(s) | | 34.4% | 83 |
| Dynamic Jalandhara (chin pump) | | 19.1% | 46 |
| Spinal bastrika pranayama | | 13.3% | 32 |
| Cosmic samyama | | 5.8% | 14 |
| Amaroli | | 15.8% | 38 |
| Jala Neti (nasal wash) | | 20.7% | 50 |
| Basti (colon cleansing/enema) | | 4.6% | 11 |
| Dhauti (intestinal wash) | | 1.7% | 4 |
| Tantric sexual practices | | 24.1% | 58 |
| Self-inquiry | | 35.7% | 86 |
| AYP Retreat(s) | | 7.1% | 17 |
Can you briefly summarize any other practices you may be doing that are not on the above list?
[ShowReplies] | 77 |
| 4. How often do you usually practice? |
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| | answered question | 245 |
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| skipped question | 3 |
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| | Response
Percent | Response
Count |
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| Every day, twice a day | | 54.7% | 134 |
| Every day, once a day | | 25.7% | 63 |
| 6 days per week, on average | | 7.3% | 18 |
| 5 days per week, on average | | 4.9% | 12 |
| 3 days per week, on average | | 2.9% | 7 |
| Fewer than 3 days per week | | 4.5% | 11 |
| 5. What is the usual duration of each practice session? This duration includes the time you spend on your entire AYP routine. |
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| | answered question | 244 |
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| skipped question | 4 |
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| | Response
Percent | Response
Count |
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| 10 - 20 minutes | | 16.0% | 39 |
| 20 - 30 minutes | | 27.0% | 66 |
| 30 - 40 minutes | | 16.0% | 39 |
| 40 - 50 minutes | | 15.2% | 37 |
| 1 hour or more | | 25.8% | 63 |
| 6. Have you ever had to scale back (self-pace) your AYP practice? |
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| | answered question | 243 |
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| skipped question | 5 |
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| | Response
Percent | Response
Count |
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| Yes | | 51.0% | 124 |
| No | | 49.0% | 119 |
If you answered yes, what caused you to scale back?
[ShowReplies] | 116 |
| 7. Please select the words that best describe how you have recently felt. |
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| | answered question | 238 |
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| skipped question | 10 |
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| | Response
Percent | Response
Count |
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| Uncomfortable | | 9.2% | 22 |
| Irritable | | 15.5% | 37 |
| Tired | | 21.0% | 50 |
| Overwhelmed | | 10.1% | 24 |
| Calm and aware | | 68.9% | 164 |
| Witnessing in stillness | | 33.2% | 79 |
| Detached | | 30.3% | 72 |
| Creative | | 32.4% | 77 |
| Energetic | | 39.1% | 93 |
| In tune with life | | 47.1% | 112 |
| Happy | | 52.5% | 125 |
| Ecstatic | | 21.0% | 50 |
| Noticing siddhis | | 15.5% | 37 |
| Friendly | | 40.3% | 96 |
| Compassionate | | 45.0% | 107 |
| Loving | | 39.5% | 94 |
| Desire to help others | | 47.5% | 113 |
| Moving in stillness | | 26.9% | 64 |
| Oneness | | 22.3% | 53 |
| Fulfilled | | 21.8% | 52 |
| Free | | 29.8% | 71 |
Would you like to comment?
[ShowReplies] | 75 |
| 8. Since beginning your AYP practices, have you observed any of the following relating to your health? |
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| | answered question | 200 |
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| skipped question | 48 |
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| | Response
Percent | Response
Count |
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| Increased Energy | | 52.0% | 104 |
| Increased interest in life | | 56.5% | 113 |
| Improved sleep | | 43.5% | 87 |
| Improved exercise capacity | | 30.5% | 61 |
| Improved athletic performance | | 16.5% | 33 |
| Lowered blood pressure | | 11.5% | 23 |
| Lowered cholesterol | | 7.5% | 15 |
| Lowered doses of prescribed medication | | 8.0% | 16 |
| Discontinued prescribed medication | | 9.0% | 18 |
| Lower average blood sugar | | 4.0% | 8 |
| Lessened cravings for sugary food | | 25.0% | 50 |
| Lessened cravings for high-fat foods | | 26.0% | 52 |
| Lessened cravings for alcohol | | 36.5% | 73 |
| Lessened cravings for caffeine | | 27.0% | 54 |
| More manageable addictive behavior | | 27.0% | 54 |
| Disappearance of addictions | | 18.5% | 37 |
| More nutritious diet | | 42.0% | 84 |
| Loss of excess weight | | 16.5% | 33 |
| Fewer colds/flus | | 33.5% | 67 |
| More manageable chronic illness | | 9.0% | 18 |
| Disappearance of a chronic illness | | 6.5% | 13 |
| Health concern seemingly related to AYP Yoga | | 4.5% | 9 |
Would you like to comment?
[ShowReplies] | 75 |