THE MECHANISM OF STRESS REDUCTION BENEFITS OF YOGA FOR BUSINESS STUDENTS
Stress levels of business students are higher than those of other students in higher education. This often results in burnouts. Some studies have found that stress of business students can be reduced through yoga. However, the mechanism through which yoga acts remains unexplored. This study finds that the pranayama (regulated breathing) component of yoga has a significant role in stress reduction of business students. Yoga brings down stress levels both directly and indirectly through improved respiratory efficiency. The effect of yoga through respiratory efficiency is estimated to be 60% of the total effect, while 40% effect comes directly form yoga.
Business Education, Yoga, Mindfulness, Breathing, Stress.