The Effect of Inner Engineering Online (IEO) Program on Reducing Stress for Information Technology Professionals: A
P Upadhyay1, T F H Chang2, S Hariri1,3
1Sadhguru Center for a Conscious Planet, Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : Ecam
|January 14, 2022
Summary
Inner Engineering Online (IEO) reduced workplace stress, but only when employees engaged in daily yogic practices. This online intervention shows promise for occupational health, though larger studies are needed.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Background:
- Workplace mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) effectively reduce stress and burnout but have limited scalability.
- Traditional MBIs often rely on in-person group settings, hindering widespread adoption.
- Inner Engineering Online (IEO) offers a scalable, web-based alternative rooted in yogic science.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of the Inner Engineering Online (IEO) program.
- To assess IEO's impact on reducing stress, burnout, depression, and anxiety.
- To determine if IEO increases mindfulness and joy in an occupational setting.
Main Methods:
- A randomized active control cross-over experimental design was employed.
- 71 employees from an Information Technology company participated in the study.
- The intervention involved a web-based multicomponent program including discourse, meditation, and yogic practices.
Main Results:
- The IEO program significantly reduced stress levels.
- This stress reduction was observed specifically in participants who adhered to recommended daily yogic practices.
- No significant effects were found on burnout, depression, anxiety, mindfulness, or joy in the overall sample.
Conclusions:
- Adherence to daily yogic practices is crucial for the effectiveness of the IEO program in reducing workplace stress.
- IEO shows potential as a tool for improving employee well-being.
- Further research with larger sample sizes is recommended to validate these findings and explore broader occupational health impacts.
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