Yoga-tourism as a perspective direction on the health tourism market of Russia

Authors

  • Marina Malygina Siberian State University of Physical Education and Sports Omsk, Russia

Keywords:

yoga, yoga-tourism, health, health tourism.

Abstract

The process of urbanization is currently growing in connection with the increasing share of technology influence on the life of modern man. The number of stressful situations increases. One of the ways out is yoga-tourism. This paper presents the socio-demographic and motivational characteristics of yoga tourists, evidence that the level of enthusiasm for yoga, the state of physical health, and mental well-being depends on the development of yoga tourism. The received data bear practical significance for tour operators and development of the tourist market. This study provides the basis for future research on yoga-tourism.

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Published

30-12-2017

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Malygina, M. (2017). Yoga-tourism as a perspective direction on the health tourism market of Russia. Acta Salus Vitae, 5(2), 85–89. Retrieved from https://odborne.casopisy.palestra.cz/index.php/actasalusvitae/article/view/136

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2017): Acta Salus Vitae

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