A Study on the Effects of Yoga Prana Vidya System (YPV) Intervention at workplace for Corporate Employees and Executives to alleviate Anxiety, Depression and Burnout; and participants’ perceptions and experiences of the YPV Intervention

Abstract

Many employees of India’s Corporates are suffering from workplace anxiety, depression and burnout. Yoga Prana Vidya improves physical and mental health of people. This investigation aims to know the effects of a 3 months’ intervention on a sample of IT employees, using once-a-week, one-hour session, of physical and breathing exercises, forgiveness sadhana, and peace meditation. Anxiety, depression and burnout levels were measured pre and post intervention. Statistical analysis of quantitative data showed significant reductions in anxiety and depression with regular practice. Qualitative analysis showed that programme success is possible with management initiative and support. The impact felt is more with regular practice.