Table 2.

Structure of YOGA-DP

Week	Group Yoga sessions delivered by YOGA-DP instructors	Self-practice of Yoga at home using YOGA-DP booklet and a video	Extra features
1–4 (month 1)	At least two sessions of 45 min per week. An attendance register is kept.	–	At the first session, the instructor is giving participants part one of our programme booklet. This gives them information about being at high risk of T2DM and how to prevent T2DM (ie, by being more physically active, keeping a healthy weight, eating less fat (especially saturated fat) and eating more fibre).
5–12 (month 2–3)	At least two sessions of 75 min per week. An attendance register is kept.	–	At the last session, the instructor is giving participants part two of our programme booklet and a video. These give them information on Yoga practice to prevent T2DM. Also, a Yoga diary and non-slippery Yoga mat are provided for self-practice of Yoga at home.
13–24 (month 4–6)	At least one session of 75 min every 4 weeks. An attendance register is kept.	At least two sessions of 75 min per week. Participants are given the Yoga diary to record their Yoga practice (types and minutes).	The instructor is phoning participants every week to offer support and help and to troubleshoot any problems.
25+ (month 7+)	–	At least two sessions of 75 min per week. Participants are given the Yoga diary to record their Yoga practice (types and minutes).	–

T2DM, type-2 diabetes; YOGA-DP, Yoga programme for T2DM prevention.