Breathing Relief: Investigating Yoga's Effectiveness in Alleviating Occupational Stress Among Health Workers

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of yoga on reducing occupational stress among healthcare workers in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The research aims to compare the levels of occupational stress in Yoga practitioners and non - Yoga practitioners, and examining gender differences as well. A total of 100 health workers from different hospitals were selected, 50  Yoga practitioners and 50 non-Yoga practitioners, equally divided between genders. The study employs various stress scales to measure occupational stress, role overload, role conflict, and peer relations. The findings suggest that yoga practitioners report lower stress levels compared to their non-practicing counterparts, highlighting the beneficial effects of yoga in reducing occupational stress within healthcare settings.