Yogic Interventional Effect on the Level of Mental Health and Stress among Working Women

Abstract

Background: The working women face more mental health problems now because of her changing roles and bearing dual responsibilities, one in family and other at job. Various mental health problems like anxiety, frustration, mental illness, distress, depression, stress, anger, phobias and other various social and emotional distresses are likely to be her. Chances of getting depression are high in working women.  Yogic techniques are complementary and integrative healthcare practice that focuses on bottom-up neurophysiological and top-down neurocognitive mechanisms to enhance psychological well-being.  Aim: Present study aimed to observe the effect of Yogic intervention at the level of mental Health and level of stress of working women. Material and Methods: We conducted the study over 100 working women in a particular area of Agra city (U.P.). In this control group design study they were further divided into two groups (50 experimental and 50 controls). A set of asana, pranayama, and meditation techniques provided for 6 weeks and the level of mental health and stress were administered through a standard questionnaire. The data was analyzed through appropriate statistical method. Result: In this study a significant change was found on the mental health level and stress level of the experimental group, at the significance level of p<0.01. Conclusion:  hence, it can be concluded that practice of yoga helps in managing the level of mental health and the level of stress and enhances psychological well-being. Yoga is often practiced by healthy individuals with the aim to achieve relaxation, fitness and a healthy lifestyle.