1Senior Research Fellow, University of Patanjali, Haridwar, India. Email: spworld100@gmail.com. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5373-7187
2Professor, University of Patanjali, Haridwar, India. Email: ritwikbisariya@gmail.com. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7206-6015
3*Mental Health Counsellor, Bharatiya Seva Trust, India. Email: poojaaryanature@gmail.com. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4953-3603
Yoga tourism has emerged as a significant dimension of global wellness travel, attracting individuals seeking holistic well-being, spiritual growth, and cultural immersion. India, recognized as the birthplace of yoga, has become a leading destination for yoga tourists who aspire to experience authentic traditions, rigorous training, and transformative journeys. Despite the growing popularity of yoga tourism, there remains a lack of standardized tools to systematically assess the psycho-sociological experiences of participants. This study addresses that gap by developing and validating the Yoga Tourism Experience Questionnaire (YTEQ), a comprehensive instrument designed to capture motivations, sociological interactions, training satisfaction, perceived outcomes, and challenges faced by yoga tourists in India.
The questionnaire was formulated through a multi-step process involving literature review, expert validation, and pilot testing to ensure clarity, cultural sensitivity, and methodological rigor. Reliability testing using Cronbach's Alpha demonstrated strong internal consistency across all sections, with values ranging from acceptable to excellent. Exploratory Factor Analysis further confirmed construct validity, revealing coherent factor structures aligned with psychological motivations, sociological experiences, training quality, and perceived outcomes. The YTEQ thus provides a robust framework for both academic research and practical application in yoga tourism.
By systematically measuring the psycho-sociological dimensions of yoga tourism, this tool contributes to advancing scholarly inquiry, enhancing program design, and informing wellness tourism policies. The findings underscore the transformative potential of yoga tourism and highlight the importance of culturally authentic, participant-centered approaches in shaping meaningful experiences for global yoga seekers.
Keywords: Yoga Tourism, Questionnaire Development, Psycho-Sociological Experiences, Motivations, Wellness Tourism, Yoga practices, Authentic Yoga, India.
How to cite this article: Prakash S, Bisariya RS, Arya P. Developing The Yoga Tourism Experience Questionnaire (YTEQ): Measuring the Transformative Journey of Yoga Tourists. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(15s): 554-571. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.15s.66
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