Abstract
Background:Healthcare staff in modern metropolitan settings face higher rates of burnout characterized by emotional stress and difficulty coping with not only building work pressure but also balancing personal life stress. The aim of this pilot study was to see the impact of a yogic lifestyle, incorporating diet, exercise and mindfulness activities based on tantra yoga.Materials & methods:Fifteen participants were recruited and completed three or more of the interventions.Results:The 4-week pilot study showed increased self-compassion and decreased stress among the participants.
Highlights
Healthcare staff in modern metropolitan settings face higher rates of burnout characterized by emotional stress and difficulty coping with building work pressure and balancing personal life stress
This pilot study comprised a mindfulness initiative of a yogic lifestyle undertaken in response to higher physician rates of stress and burnout
It aimed to determine the efficacy of following a yogic lifestyle protocol on overall self-image and stress response
Summary
Healthcare staff in modern metropolitan settings face higher rates of burnout characterized by emotional stress and difficulty coping with building work pressure and balancing personal life stress. The aim of this pilot study was to see the impact of a yogic lifestyle, incorporating diet, exercise and mindfulness activities based on tantra yoga. Yogic lifestyle is a wellness initiative incorporating elements of mindfulness, mindful eating and mind-body exercise. The aim of this pilot study is to evaluate the effect of yogic lifestyle on perceived stress and self-compassion among healthcare professionals. Our results show a statistical improvement in the parameters studied based on perceived stress and self-image
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