35 Million Americans Are Turning to Yoga and Meditation
- 6 years ago
35 Million Americans
Are Turning to
Yoga and Meditation The practices are considered
to be the most popular
alternative health approaches
in the U.S. According to the CDC, yoga and meditation are used by around
35 million adults each. A survey from 2017 says that about 14.3% of U.S. adults have done yoga in the past 12 months. The survey adds 14.2%
had meditated. Back in 2012, 9% said they did yoga with just 4% meditating. The CDC says more kids are doing yoga as well, with 8% doing it compared
to 3% in 2012. In terms of mediation, fewer than half a percent of kids practiced in 2012 while 5% do it now.
Are Turning to
Yoga and Meditation The practices are considered
to be the most popular
alternative health approaches
in the U.S. According to the CDC, yoga and meditation are used by around
35 million adults each. A survey from 2017 says that about 14.3% of U.S. adults have done yoga in the past 12 months. The survey adds 14.2%
had meditated. Back in 2012, 9% said they did yoga with just 4% meditating. The CDC says more kids are doing yoga as well, with 8% doing it compared
to 3% in 2012. In terms of mediation, fewer than half a percent of kids practiced in 2012 while 5% do it now.