The 2016 Yoga in America Study Conducted by Yoga Journal and Yoga Alliance is a national study building on a similar study conducted in 2008 and 2012 by Yoga Journal. For this study, Yoga Journal and Yoga Alliance partnered with Ipsos Public Affairs to expand the understanding of the practice of yoga in America and to determine how Americans view yoga. We, at Prana del Mar (https://pranadelmar.com/) have compiled all the statistics and created an easy to understand infographic.

1. INTERESTING FACTS
FROM STUDY
80 Million Americans
are likely to practice
yoga in the next 12
months
Yoga practitioners are
far more active than
others
Yoga practitioners
have a more positive
image of themselves
Americans see many
positive physical
benefits of yoga
GAINING POPULARITY OF
YOGA IN AMERICA
It’s that time of year again when
everyone is trying to be healthier,
and resolutions or not, more
Americans than ever before are
turning to yoga.
A recent study shows that the
number of people practicing
yoga in America has increased by
16.6 million people since 2012,
totaling more than 36 million
people that now practice yoga in
the US.
75% 86%80%
Self-report they have
good balance
Self-report being
physically strong
Report having a strong
sense of mental clarity
Yoga Practitioners In Millions
75% of all Americans agree
“yoga is good for you”
Yoga practitioners have a more positive view of their capabilities
than non-practitioners
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Sources:
2016 Yoga in America Study
Yoga Journal