Research Area
Feasibility and outcome of an online streamed yoga
Research Title
Feasibility and outcome of an online streamed yoga intervention on stress and wellbeing of people working from home during COVID-19
Introduction
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines work-related stress as “the response people may have when presented with work demands and pressures that are not matched to their knowledge and abilities and which challenge their ability to cope”. In contrast wellbeing at work is defined as building an atmosphere to foster a state of contentment that enables employees to thrive and to realise their full potential for their own good and for their organisation.
Abstract
The outbreak of COVID-19 and its associated measures has resulted in a sizeable working population transitioning to working from home (WFH), bringing additional challenges, and increasing work-related stress. Research has indicated that yoga has promising potential in reducing stress in the workplace. However, there are very few studies exploring the impact of online streamed yoga on stress management for people-WFH.
Conclusion
An online yoga intervention can help people WFH manage stress and enhance wellbeing and coping abilities.
