This page summarizes findings from a peer-reviewed analysis of five National Health Interview Survey cycles. The figures below describe reported use by U.S. adults in 2022. They do not measure outcomes or make claims about what any practice can do for an individual.
Key statistics
18.3%
of U.S. adults used meditation
That represented an estimated 60.53 million adults in 2022, making meditation the most commonly reported practice in this analysis.
Source: 2024 peer-reviewed analysis16.8%
of U.S. adults used yoga
The study estimated that 55.78 million adults used yoga in 2022.
Source: 2024 peer-reviewed analysis6.7%
used guided imagery or progressive relaxation
An estimated 22.22 million adults reported using guided imagery or progressive relaxation in 2022.
Source: 2024 peer-reviewed analysis20 years
of growth across all three practices
Meditation, yoga, and guided imagery or progressive relaxation all increased between 2002 and 2022. The authors describe meditation and guided imagery or progressive relaxation as growing two-fold, and yoga as growing three-fold.
Source: 2024 peer-reviewed analysisWhat the data covers
The analysis used population-weighted responses from 134,959 adults across five National Health Interview Survey cycles between 2002 and 2022. It tracks whether adults reported using meditation, yoga, or guided imagery and progressive relaxation during the prior 12 months.
These are usage estimates, not measures of effectiveness. Individual experiences vary, and spiritual or wellness practices are not a replacement for medical, mental health, or emergency care.
Sources & methodology
- Davies et al., Prevalence and 20-year trends in meditation, yoga, guided imagery and progressive relaxation use among U.S. adults from 2002 to 2022. Scientific Reports, published July 1, 2024. The publication analyzes 2002 to 2022 survey data and reports the 2022 estimates shown above.
- National Health Interview Survey, National Center for Health Statistics. This ongoing federal household survey is the underlying data source used in the analysis.
Luna Enchanted Shoppe selected this limited set of figures for their direct connection to meditation and mind-body practices. The source publication remains the authority for definitions, survey methods, confidence intervals, and limitations.
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