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The exploration of becoming as a yoga practitioner and its impact on identity formation, health, and well-being

L'exploration du devenir en tant que praticien de yoga et son impact sur la construction identitaire, la santé et le bien-être

Die Erforschung des Werdens (Becoming) als Yoga-Praktizierende und dessen Auswirkungen auf Identitätsbildung, Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden

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Pages 354-370 | Received 15 Aug 2022, Accepted 08 Aug 2023, Published online: 11 Sep 2023

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