Author(s): Anoj Kumar Yadav and Vijay Chahal

Abstract:
This study investigates the comparative impact of yoga practice on the overall lifestyle of public and private sector professionals aged between 30 to 50 years. In the contemporary era, work-related stress, sedentary habits, irregular routines, and imbalanced nutrition have become common lifestyle challenges, particularly among working professionals. These issues contribute to the deterioration of physical health, mental peace, and emotional resilience. While both public and private sector professionals encounter occupational stress, the nature and intensity of their challenges often vary due to differences in work culture, job security, time flexibility, and organizational expectations. Yoga, as an ancient Indian discipline, has gained global recognition for its ability to promote holistic well-being through a combination of physical postures (asanas), breath control (pranayama), and meditation techniques. In this study, a structured 8-week yoga intervention was administered to a selected group of professionals from both sectors. The aim was to evaluate the changes in their lifestyle patterns in terms of stress management, sleep quality, physical activity levels, dietary habits, and work-life balance. The results revealed that regular and guided yoga practice significantly improved multiple dimensions of lifestyle in both groups. However, public sector professionals demonstrated relatively greater improvement in stress reduction and work-life balance, potentially due to less competitive job environments and more structured working hours. Private sector professionals also showed positive shifts, although some faced challenges in maintaining consistent participation due to erratic work schedules. The findings suggest that yoga can serve as an effective lifestyle-modification tool, offering substantial benefits regardless of occupational background. The study emphasized the need for organizations to adopt yoga-based wellness programs to support employee health and productivity.

DOI: 10.22271/kheljournal.2025.v12.i4f.3913

Pages: 334-337  |  307 Views  139 Downloads

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