Role of Yoga and Meditation in Improving Mental Health among Corporate Employees in Gautam Budhh Nagar
Dheeraj Kumar AND Arvind Kumar Yadav
WORLD JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND RESEARCH July 1, 2026 DOI: 10.59467/wjasr.2026.16.21 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational survey Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 100 |
| Population | Corporate employees in Noida and Greater Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar, India |
| Interventions | Yoga Meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | The authors report that regular yoga and meditation practice reduces stress, anxiety, and depression and improves concentration, emotional stability, and productivity among corporate employees. A separate investigation of 120 employees is said to show meditation aids stress management and emotional resilience. The authors argue that yogic practices should be incorporated into corporate wellness programs. |
Abstract
In the modern corporate environment, employees often face high levels of stress due to demanding workloads and performance targets, adversely affecting their mental health. This research paper examines the impact of yoga and meditation on the mental well-being of corporate employees in Gautam Buddh Nagar, based on primary data collected from 100 individuals in Noida and Greater Noida. The findings reveal that regular practice of these holistic techniques significantly reduces stress, anxiety, and depression while enhancing concentration, emotional stability, and productivity. The study emphasizes the importance of incorporating yogic practices into corporate wellness programs to foster better mental health among employees. In addition, a broader investigation involving 120 employees highlights the benefits of meditation in managing stress and improving emotional resilience, demonstrating its vital role in supporting professionals in high-pressure settings. . KEYWORDS :Meditation, Mental health, Corporate employees, Stress management, Emotional stability, Workplace well-being
Comparable studies
Other cross-sectional and survey studies on meditation, most cited first.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Construct Validity of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire in Meditating and Nonmeditating Samples Experienced meditators and nonmeditating comparison groups | 2008 | Cross-sectional study | |
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| Assessing mindfulness in children and adolescents: Development and validation of the Child and Adolescent Mindfulness Measure (CAMM). School-aged children and adolescents | 2011 | Cross-sectional validation study | n = 1,413 |
| Mindfulness and self-compassion as predictors of psychological wellbeing in long-term meditators and matched nonmeditators Experienced meditators and demographically matched nonmeditators | 2012 | Cross-sectional study | n = 152 |
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