Participant enrolment
epilepsy, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, stress reduction
EPILEPSY, UNCONTROLLED HYPERTENSION, MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
Infographic posters containing study procedures and contact details of the investigators were attached to the notice boards of the designated areas and circulated within the social media groups shared by HCPs. Interested candidates were contacted by phone after duty hours and briefed in detail about the study procedures.Adult HCPs (18–60 years of age) employed at the host institute for the past six months were included after confirming free accessibility of mobile or a laptop device with good internet connectivity. Pregnant females and individuals already practicing yoga, meditation or any other stress reduction practice were not included. Participants were also excluded if reported having medical conditions like musculoskeletal disorders, uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, epilepsy, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.A total of 124 individuals who showed interest were assessed for eligibility, and 98 participants were enrolled sequentially from March 2021 to November 2022. Consort flow diagram.