"Creating Harmonious Equilibrium: A Comprehensive Protocol To Assess Feasibility Of A SMET Yoga Module To Enhance Work-Life Balance Among Women Managers Via A Two-Armed Single Blind Randomized Controlled Trial"

Abstract

Background and objectives: The failure to achieve a balance between different life domains can have negative consequences on both physical health and psychological well-being. Imbalances in these domains can result in heightened stress levels, burnout, and other health problems (Borowiec, A. A., & Drygas, W. 2022)., with similar trends in the U.S. showing an annual burden of $125 billion to $190 billion due to psychological and physical health issues from Harvard Business Review (Eric Garton, 2017). Many modalities are used to maintain Work-Life Balance (WLB), and yoga is one of them. It may help manage a harmonious balance between the domains of work and personal life. Nevertheless, there isn't a predetermined module for work-life balance. The purpose of the current study is to evaluate the SMET yoga module's feasibility on work-life balance.

Material and methods: aimed seek for the proposed study to be carried out on the impact of SMET yoga on work-life balance (WLB). Work Interference with Personal Life (WIPL), Personal Life Interference with Work (PLIW) and Work Personal Life Enhancement (WPLE) and Stress. The feasibility testing of the module will be done with 120 women managers. In this study, we will use a single-blind randomized control trial to split the participants into two groups: one will receive SMET, and the other will serve as a control group.

Ethics & Dissemination: This research has received clearance from Bangalore's Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana University's Institutional Ethics Committee (ID:RES/IEC-SVYASA/225/2022). We will ensure that every participant provides written informed consent before they are included in the study. Trial registration number: CTRI/2024/01/061355

Statistical analyses: The normality of the feasibility data will be checked, and suitable tests will be utilized to compare the two groups in order to estimate the differences between the SMET Yoga group and the control group prior to and subsequent to the test.

Expected outcomes: The outcome of this study is to explore and elucidate the impact of SMET yoga interventions, shedding light on their effectiveness in empowering women managers to navigate their professional and personal spheres with resilience and equilibrium. Lastly, the module's impact on WLB, cortisol, and perceived stress will be determined.