Sport in Scandinavia and the Nordic Countries

Green, Ken; Sigurjónsson, Thorsteinn; Skille, Eivind Å.

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“…Although it may be argued that the adaptation of yoga in Norway could be partly due to the clients' resistance to elements such as chanting and pranayama, the core responsibility to sequentially transmit yoga in its authentic format lies mainly with the instructor. As highlighted in the literature, previous research argues that most yoga practitioners in Scandinavia view the practice simply as a physical workout or sport (Green et al, 2018).…”

Section: Discussion: Divergent Views On Yoga As a Complementary Wellness Activitymentioning

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“…Yet, attitudes of participants may vary due to cultural, social as well as personal conditioning (Kotler, 2000). While research alludes that the younger population of Norway is less affiliated with traditional beliefs (Urstad, 2017), the majority participants of yoga are women who choose it as a lifestyle activity and interpret it merely as a sport (Green et al, 2018).…”

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The wellness modification of yoga in Norway

Dutt

Selstad

2021

International Journal of Spa and Wellness

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This article looks at divergent views of yoga as a complementary wellness activity in Norway through a study of yoga classes whilst employing a qualitative research methodology. Furthermore, the research focuses on how and why yoga is modified by instructors. The discourse is analysed through the application of interpretative phenomenological analysis. Findings indicate that a need for stress relief creates a demand for alternative wellness practices, such as yoga. However, modifications made by instructors to the traditional practice in order to complement the cultural norms of the clients may pose challenges for clients in deriving the maximum benefits. Modifying the practice may also inhibit clients from completely exploring the correct techniques. Besides, marketing yoga as merely a physical activity while attempting to present it as a culturally neutral practice is only a partial offer. Eliminating key elements, such as meditation, chants and breath awareness techniques, suppresses the authenticity of the traditional format which centres on a holistic mind-body-soul approach. Along with achieving optimum physical benefits, improving mental wellbeing is equally integral through yoga. Hence, for service providers, it is imperative to be conscientious of maintaining the authenticity of the yogic practice as opposed to compromising it in lieu of profitability.

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Section: Discussion: Divergent Views On Yoga As a Complementary Wellness Activitymentioning

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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The wellness modification of yoga in Norway

Dutt

Selstad

2021

International Journal of Spa and Wellness

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“…Nevertheless, more research is needed into Sámi sport. It is already planned to extend the research into other areas of Sápmi ([author(s)]; Green et al, 2019). Especially two approaches hold promise of new results.…”

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The role of sport organizations for local and national community – the case of Sámi sport organizations

Skille

Fahlén

2019

European Sport Management Quarterly

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Research question: This paper investigates 1) how representatives of Sámi sport clubs understand local and national communities, and 2) and the role of the sport organization in the creation and perception of local and national community. The study contributes to the research field by showing how sport organizations are the basis of the community, locally and nationally. Research methods: Interviews were conducted with seven board members representing five Sámi sport clubs in four municipalities. The sport clubs were all members of the Sámi sport organization, and located in core Sámi areas where Sámi language and culture is manifested in everyday life. Sámi are the indigenous peoples of the northern Norway, Sweden, Finland and north-west Russia. Results and findings: For sport club representatives, Sámi sport refers to specific activities associated with Sámi husbandry heritage, and to the Sámi sport organization. Sport clubs function as community organizations at the local level. Moreover, through affiliation with the Sámi sport organization, the sport clubs are the link to the Sámi national community. Sámi indigeneity is played out internally in the local community as well as on the borderline to other communities with other ethnic compositions.Implications: The study revealed a complex relationship between the local and national elements of indigeneity, and between the internal and the external elements. These elements of multiculturalism and sport clubs require to be taken into account in future sport management and policy-making in addition to multicultural policies towards immigrant sport participation and organization.

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“…It has been previously suggested that the physical and cultural environment in Norway is, compared to other countries, particularly supportive for PA. Indeed, in Norway, there is generally good accessibility to safe and PA-supportive natural environments (e.g., well-lighted parks and walking/skiing trails in neighbor forests), together with a lively cultural atmosphere that values PA, sports, and outdoor recreations (24). Moreover, compared with other countries, urban settlements in Norway are generally small, with relatively little car traffic, and rather d Original levels "Less than half of total MVPA," "About half of total MVPA," "More than half of total MVPA," and "I only do this activity" are presented conflated.…”

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Physical Activity Levels and Perceived Changes in the Context of Intra-EEA Migration: A Study on Italian Immigrants in Norway

Calogiuri

Rossi

Terragni

2021

Front. Public Health

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As mobility within the European Economic Area (EEA) is on the rise, it is important to understand migrants' health-related behaviors (such as physical activity [PA]) within this context. This study investigated i) the extent to which Italian immigrants in Norway perceive that moving had a negative or positive impact on their PA; ii) possible differences between the PA of the Italian immigrants compared with the Norwegian population; and iii) possible associations of the Italian immigrants' PA with key sociodemographic characteristics (gender, age, region of residence, and educational level). The data were retrieved from the Mens Sana in Corpore Sano study. In order to enhance the sample's representativeness, the original dataset (n = 321) was oversampled in accordance with the proportion of key sociodemographic characteristics of the reference population using the ADASYN method (resampled n = 531). The results indicate that a large majority of Italian immigrants perceived that they were as or even more physically active in Norway than they would have been if they continued living in Italy, while 20% of the Italians perceived instead a negative impact. No significant differences were found in the PA levels of the Italians in comparison with the Norwegian population, though some differences were found in relation to specific modes of PA. After controlling for multiple sociodemographic characteristics, men, those with lower educational levels and, to a certain extent, older adults tended to perceive a more negative impact and be less physically active than their respective counterparts. Compared with those living in the most urbanized regions, a larger proportion of those living in less urbanized regions perceived a negative impact, though no differences were observed in terms of PA levels. The findings are discussed in light of acculturation, gender, and social gradient. The knowledge generated by this study sheds light on an important health-related behavior among Italians in Norway, which can inform initiatives that aim at promoting PA in this specific group as well as other similar contexts of intra-EEA migration.

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Sport in Scandinavia and the Nordic Countries

Cited by 11 publications

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The wellness modification of yoga in Norway

The wellness modification of yoga in Norway

The role of sport organizations for local and national community – the case of Sámi sport organizations

Physical Activity Levels and Perceived Changes in the Context of Intra-EEA Migration: A Study on Italian Immigrants in Norway

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