Principal Findings
weight loss
This study aimed to investigate the expectations of participants before a tele-yoga intervention, where the participants were expected to engage in both group and individual yoga training using technology. The main findings of the study revealed that several of the expectations regarding tele-yoga were normative expectations [Expectations that tele-yoga would result in significant weight loss, dramatic improvement in agility, and increased engagement in all other physical activities can, to some extent, be categorized as more ideal expectations, which include desires, visions, and hopes for what might happen [According to Thompson and Suñol [Some participants faced challenges in expressing their expectations regarding the tele-yoga intervention. Those who indicated being more hesitant and adopting a wait-and-see approach had what Thompson and Suñol [High expectations have been associated with improved adherence to an intervention and positive outcomes, which correlates positively with symptom changes [Additionally, it became apparent that participants who were motivated to improve their physical and mental well-being displayed a more positive attitude toward yoga than those who participated for other reasons (eg, contributing to research and being able to help others or other external factors, such as their relatives wanting them to participate in the study). Some of our participants also encountered challenges in expressing their expectations. These participants lacked a clear understanding of yoga and were uncertain about what to expect from the intervention, leading to more negative or neutral expectations. Previous studies have indicated that a lack of self-motivation, vague exercise identity, and lower previous physical activity levels may reduce expectations [Another study indicated that group yoga motivated their participants to become more active [Expectations play a crucial role in shaping individuals’ satisfaction with outcomes. In various fields, studies have shown that patients with high preoperative expectations face a higher risk of long-term dissatisfaction if those expectations are not met [The COVID-19 pandemic posed challenges with rehabilitation, necessitating the need for remote rehabilitation [