Working women: Their perceived stress levels and nonpharmacological yoga intervention for management.
Abstract
Abstract Background: Work-related stress significantly impacts women’s mental health, leading to associated health issues requiring pharmacological interventions. With 37% of working women globally affected by stress, effective and accessible interventions are urgently needed. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Bhramari Pranayama (BP) in managing stress among working women using the Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10) and a validated self-help tool: Bhramari Pranayama Standard Operating Procedure (BPSOP). Methods: A single-arm clinical trial was conducted on 67 women aged 22–40 years with moderate to severe stress (PSS scores: 14–40). Exclusion criteria included low-stress scores (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
Workplace Health and Well-being
Stress and Burnout Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Stress Management
- Volume
- 33
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 137–145
- Publication date
- 23 February 2026
- Language
- EN