Sudarshan Kriya Yoga Breathing and a Meditation Program for Burnout Among Physicians: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
JAMA network open January 2, 2024 Asli Korkmaz, Guro Pauck Bernhardsen, Burcu Cirit et al. 24 citations
A yoga breathing and meditation program (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga, SKY) reduced stress, depression, anxiety, and burnout and increased professional fulfillment among physicians compared with stress management education alone. In a randomized trial with 129 physicians from Turkey, Germany, and Dubai, those who practiced SKY for about 30 minutes daily over two months showed significantly lower stress and depression scores at both posttraining and postintervention, and lower anxiety at postintervention, compared with controls. Insomnia also decreased in the SKY group. No effect was found on self-reported medical errors. The findings suggest SKY may be a practical strategy to improve physician wellness and reduce burnout.