Impact of 10-Min Daily Yoga Exercises on Physical and Mental Discomfort of Home-Office Workers During COVID-19

Objective Evaluate the effects of 10 min/day yoga for 1 month on musculoskeletal discomfort and mood disturbance home-office workers. Background The COVID-19 pandemic forced many people to switch teleworking. abrupt change from an office setting improvised may negatively affect emotional health By providing mental physical exercises, be effective in reducing adverse effects. Method Fifty-four participants (42 women, 12 men) followed a 1-month program, while 40 (26 14 continued with their common work routine. Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire was used evaluate severity, interference frequency pain, obtain total score 25 body areas. Mood evaluated Profile States questionnaire. Both groups completed both questionnaires, before after experimentation period. Results After month, group only, significant reductions were observed eyes, head, neck, upper lower back, right wrist, hips/buttocks, as well back. Total also significantly reduced only. No favorable changes occurred control group. Conclusion intervention program appears reduce Application Sedentary workers benefit during workday attenuate potential current beyond.