Richard W Wagner, Smitha Mallaiah, Clark R Anderson, Rosalinda Engle, Varsha Vasu, Eduardo Bruera, Balachundar Subramaniam, Lorenzo Cohen, Santhosshi Narayanan
Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, health care workers (HCWs) experienced increased anxiety, depression, loneliness, and other mental health issues. HCWs need additional resources to cope with the mental health impact of their work. Yoga techniques could be helpful strategies to manage different stressors during times of uncertainty. Methods: This prospective, single-arm, trial examined the effects of a brief pranayama yoga practice on the wellbeing of HCWs during the height of COVID-19. HCWs were recruited through announcements and institutional websites at a large major cancer center in the southern United States...
March 28, 2024: J Integr Complement Med