Nursing officers face considerable workplace stress affecting their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Yoga, as a mind-body intervention, has demonstrated benefits for reducing stress and improving wellbeing among healthcare professionals. This study evaluates the effect of structured workplace yoga sessions on perceived stress and HRQoL among nursing officers in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

Methods: A controlled pretest-posttest design was employed with 300 nursing officers divided into a test group (Subharti University, n=150) and a control group (LPH+NCR, n=150). The intervention consisted of 40-minute yoga sessions five days per week for 3-6 months. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) scores were collected pre- and post-intervention. Statistical analyses included paired and independent t-tests, and Kruskal-Wallis tests for comparison across groups and time points.
The test group showed a significant reduction in PSS-10 scores across batches, with reductions ranging from 27% to 46% (p<0.01). Control groups exhibited minimal or no significant change. Qualitative assessment of HRQoL domains suggested improvement in physical and psychological wellbeing.
Workplace yoga was associated with a statistically and clinically significant reduction in perceived stress levels. Integrating yoga into routine hospital schedules can serve as a sustainable, low-cost intervention to enhance nursing officers’ wellbeing.