How can Yoga Impact Workplace Stress?

Abstract

The concept of workplace stress is not a recent phenomenon. It has been a significant issue affecting human resources for many years.

Studied extensively from various physiological, psychological, and neurological perspectives, it has evolved into a major organizational problem. The resulting negative effects make organizational life burdensome. Conversely, disciplines such as yoga can have a positive and significant influence on this issue [1].

In this article, we will primarily rely on Karasek's interactionism model (1979) and the methods proposed to address this organizational phenomenon, particularly through the writings of Patanjali, who proposes the eight limbs of the Yoga Sutra. These moral codes aim to help individuals achieve inner peace, emotional and physical balance, and respect for oneself and others. Applying these codes in an organizational setting could yield satisfactory results in achieving a healthy and sustainable social climate.