“YOGA, WELLBEING, AND ORGANISATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY: EVIDENCE FROM WOMEN LEADERS”
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.69980/82pr7230Keywords:
Yoga practice, women leaders, decision making, organisational productivityAbstract
The Theory of Human Productivity emphasises that organisational goals can be achieved effectively when human energy, motivation, skills, and mental well-being are utilised in a balanced manner. In contemporary workplaces, women leaders play an important role in economic development and organisational growth while managing multiple professional and personal responsibilities. These responsibilities often require emotional resilience, cognitive clarity, balanced judgment, and effective decision-making, especially in high-pressure situations. This study examines the role of regular yoga practice in improving mental well-being, decision-making effectiveness, leadership performance, and organisational productivity among women leaders. Unlike previous studies that have largely examined yoga from a psychological or health perspective, this research attempts to explore yoga from an organisational and economic perspective by linking well-being with workplace productivity. The study adopts a mixed-method approach. Quantitative data were collected from 50 women leaders through a structured Likert-scale questionnaire, while qualitative insights were obtained through opinion-based responses, documented experiences, and case-based observations. The findings indicate that regular yoga practice positively influences key managerial outcomes. Respondents reported improvement in work productivity, work quality, focus, emotional balance, stress management, leadership confidence, and rational decision-making. The study concludes that yoga can serve as an effective well-being intervention for women leaders by enhancing mental clarity, reducing fatigue, supporting balanced decisions, and improving leadership effectiveness. From an organisational perspective, integrating yoga-based wellness initiatives may contribute to improved employee well-being and productivity outcomes.
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