Impact of Common Yoga Protocol Practice on the Overall Well-Being of the Practitioners: An Empirical Study

Yoga is a very ancient and globally accepted practice. The practice of yoga gives various physical and mental health benefits (Sengupta, 2012). This article focuses on the importance of common yoga protocol practices on overall well-being. The Common Yoga Protocol practice involves- Prayer, Loosening Practices, Yogasanas, Pranayamas and Dhyana (Meditation) by Ayush on Yoga for Harmony and Peace. As the global population continues to age, the prevalence of disability is on the rise. Hence, it becomes crucial to formulate strategies aimed at fostering healthier aging, delaying the onset of disabilities, and elevating overall quality of life. Engaging in regular physical activity plays a pivotal role in promoting healthy aging and preserving one’s independence (Josefine, et. al. 2018). Yoga is a way of life which is superior and healthier. It ensures greater success and efficiency in the workplace and higher control over the mind and emotions. With yoga, one can achieve both physical and mental harmony (Satish et. al. 2021). In today’s fast-paced world and present post-pandemic conditions, it is more important to attend to your body, mind, heart, and soul. Yogic practices aid in strengthening and promoting good health, enabling us to cope better with stress (Giambrone, C. A. (2019)). However, the effect of common yoga protocol which comprises; Prayer, Loosening exercises (stretches), Yogasanas (Postures), Pranayamas (Breathing exercises), and Dhyana (meditation) on the overall well-being of practitioners needs to be studied. The study aims to examine the influence of common yoga protocol on quality of life, overall health, perceived stress, mindfulness, and emotional control in practitioners. 37 Practitioners from diverse demographic backgrounds were given training on the Common Yoga Protocol practice by a professional trainer for seven days and were asked to practice it without any dilution for a month. Then the responses were elicited from these practitioners on the impact of this practice on their overall well-being using a structured questionnaire. PCA (Principal Component Analysis) was used to determine the predominant factors of overall well-being out of 15 factors that were identified. Analysis was also done to record the change in their behavior related to quality of life, in terms of time spent on the practice before and after the training using paired t-tests. Overall, the Common Yoga Protocol practice has a significant positive impact on the overall well-being of the practitioner.