Yoga and Performance Management.

In the recent years, various organizations are recognizing and promoting employee wellbeing in order to improve the overall performance management of their employees by integrating the wellness courses . The performance management of an organization can be attributed to a number of factors which can lead to the success or failure of the organization. The present Paper aims to discuss whether the adoption of Yoga in an organization or at the work places can have a positive and productive impact on the collective performance and the management of the work places and the employees.Yoga is generally perceived to be a way of keeping oneself healthy and happy. However, if one truly understands the concept of yoga as a complete way of life, one can clearly see its benefits for changing the paradigms of its practitioners.Scientific studies have repeatedly proved that Yoga improves productivity and performance. Yoga, has been derived from the Sanskrit word ‘’Yuz,’’ which means to yoke or unite. Yoga aims at integrating the body,mind and soul of an individual. Yoga is an art of healthy living emphasizing the existence of a perfect harmony between the mind and body, individual and the nature.Yoga has evolved into a global phenomenon, known for its therapeutic and preventive benefits.. In recent decades, scientific research has increasingly validated the importance of yoga in enhancing various aspects of health and well-being of the human beings. But the reason that the concept of workplace Yoga has gained popularity is the Yoga’s ability to blend body and mind exercises that delivers the results that individuals and organizations seek in terms of their productivity and performance.These practices not only provide numerous benefits to employees, but they can also help improve productivity and retention. With increased stressful working environments and hectic schedule, many people struggle with the negative impact of their busy work lives. To manage their personal and work-lives in balance, many people are turning to yoga which gives them peace of mind so that they can achieve a perfect work-life balance. Adoption of Yogic practices for employees can lead to the feeling of calmness and well-being in them, by increasing the flow of blood to the brain and releasing positive mood hormones. Workplace wellness programs increasingly include yoga and meditation because they improve mood which in turn has a positive impact on body and mind.Regular meditation increases the amount of Grey matter in the auditory, sensory and frontal Cortex of the brain, which is associated with working memory and executive decision making. Being physically fit is directly linked to being healthy, but studies have shown that yoga can have greater health benefits than similar aerobic exercises and walking. Physical exercise increases energy levels which helps people focus, but workplace yoga benefits the individual as it can also “greatly affect neural patterns in the brain, which can improve your ability to concentrate and focus.” [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]