Path to Executive Performance and Well-Being: Applying Raja Yoga in Modern Business
Saran Singh
Preprints.org February 27, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.20944/preprints202602.1751.v1 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Longitudinal |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Raja Yoga |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Contemplation Raja Vitality Excellence Affect linguistics Interpersonal communication Adaptation eye Business environment Productivity Cognition Public relations Connotation Engineering ethics Knowledge management |
| Key points | Proposes that Raja Yoga provides a comprehensive framework for sustainable well-being and professional excellence in contemporary business environments. |
Abstract
This paper examines the application of Raja Yoga, an ancient contemplative practice rooted in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, to address the distinctive challenges faced by contemporary business persons. In an era characterised by unprecedented stress, distraction, and disconnection, business professionals struggle with mental instability, anxiety, and diminished well-being, which adversely affect both their professional performance and personal lives. The paper presents both philosophical foundations and practical applications, examining how Raja Yoga enhances physical health, cultivates self-discipline, improves productivity and responsibility, strengthens interpersonal relationships, reduces stress and anxiety, builds resilience, and enhances cognitive functions including focus and concentration. Additionally, the study identifies promising directions for future research, including longitudinal studies on business performance, neurobiological investigations, cultural adaptation research, and organisational integration strategies. The findings suggest that Raja Yoga provides not merely techniques for stress management but a comprehensive framework for sustainable well-being and professional excellence in contemporary business environments.
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