Inner Engineering Improves Relationships and Wellbeing
Author Information
Author(s): Jafari Nashaw, Manvelian Atina, Mohamed Enas, Rayapuraju Akila, Orui Hibiki, Alkuhaimi Sultan, Reed Preeti Upadhyay, Subramaniam Balachundhar
Primary Institution: Sadhguru Center for a Conscious Planet, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
Hypothesis
Participants in Inner Engineering would report improvements in relationship quality, interpersonal mindfulness, compassion for others, overall wellbeing, and perceived stress.
Conclusion
Participation in the Inner Engineering yoga program appears to be associated with improvements in relationships, interpersonal mindfulness, compassion, stress, and overall wellbeing.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants reported experiencing more positive qualities in their relationships.
- Participants experienced increased interpersonal mindfulness and decreased stress levels.
- Compassion for others significantly increased after the program.
Takeaway
Doing yoga and mindfulness exercises can help people feel better in their relationships and reduce stress.
Methodology
This cross-sectional observational study enrolled participants registered for the Inner Engineering program and used self-reported electronic questionnaires at three timepoints.
Potential Biases
Self-reported measures may introduce bias as they rely on participants' perceptions.
Limitations
The study lacked a control group, making it difficult to determine causality.
Participant Demographics
The sample was primarily female (60%), Asian (60%), and of non-Hispanic ethnicity (85%), with a significant portion holding a graduate degree (43%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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