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. 2020 Nov 17;8:548674. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.548674

Table 3.

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 program booklet. This gives them information about being at high-risk of T2DM and how to prevent T2DM (i.e., by being more physically active, keeping a healthy weight, eating less fat (especially saturated fat), and eating more fiber).
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 program booklet and a video. These give them information on Yoga practice to prevent T2DM. Also, a Yoga diary and a 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).