Yoga therapy for mental resilience in technology professionals: From mechanisms to practice
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The technology sector involves sustained cognitive load, high-performance demands, prolonged screen exposure, and sedentary patterns, all of which contribute to stress, anxiety, and burnout, impairing well-being and productivity. Yoga therapy (YT), a multimodal mind-body practice that combines breath regulation, mindful movement, and meditative attention, offers a promising strategy for enhancing mental resilience in such contexts. Evidence indicates that YT may modulate stress physiology by improving heart rate variability (HRV), rebalancing autonomic function, and enhancing emotional and cognitive control. Workplace studies have suggested that brief, structured yoga programs can reduce perceived stress, alleviate musculoskeletal discomfort, and improve mood without disrupting workflow. Micro-break research further supports the feasibility of short, frequent practices (≤10 min) to boost vigor and reduce fatigue, providing a practical delivery format for targeted YT “micro-practices.” This point-of-view article presents an evidence-informed perspective on the role of YT in enhancing mental resilience among technology professionals. Drawing on findings from occupational health, psychophysiology, and workplace yoga research, we propose a pragmatic framework that integrates daily micro-practices, weekly group sessions, and context-specific reset protocols. Evaluation strategies may combine validated self-report measures with physiological indicators, such as HRV. The integration of YT within occupational health initiatives may strengthen resilience, reduce stress, and support sustainable performance in technology-driven workplaces.
Source: Future Health
DOI: 10.25259/fh_109_2025
Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7203882018