The effect of living a ‘yogic lifestyle’ on stress response and self-image in healthcare professionals: a pilot study

Future Science OA

Kavita Beri¹  Masood A Shariff¹  Moiz Kasubhai¹  Edgardo Guzman¹  Vidya Menon¹  Raxa Patel¹  Claudia Chapa² 

[1] 1Department of Internal Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, 234 East 149th Street, The Bronx, NY 10451, USA;3Department of General Psychiatry, NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, 234 East 149th Street, The Bronx, NY 10451, USA;

关键词: burnout;    energy balance;    healthcare;    mindfulness;    tantra yoga;    well-being;   

DOI  :  10.2144/fsoa-2019-0154

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

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