YOGA- A Holistic Approach For Stress Management In Dentistry - “Part And Parcel Of Life”

Authors

  • Neetika Gupta Dr. Neetika Gupta ,Postgraduate student, Department of Periodontics, I.T.S Dental College, Hospital &Research Centre, Greater Noida Author
  • Sherry Verma Dr. Sherry verma , Junior Resident , K.D.Dental College, Hospital &Research Centre, Greater Noida. Author
  • Aman Khurana Dr. Aman Khurana , Graduate student, I.T.S Dental College, Hospital &Research Centre, Greater Noida Author
  • Siddharth Sharma Dr. Siddharth Sharma, Junior Resident , I.T.S Dental College, Hospital &Research Centre, Greater Noida. Author
  • Jaipreet Singh Gill Dr.Jaipreet Singh Gill Junior Resident , I.T.S Dental College, Hospital &Research Centre, Greater Noida. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Asanas, dentistry, musculoskeleton problems, Pranayams, stress, yoga

Abstract

Dentistry is a very challenging and demanding profession. It is always related with some occupational menaces  like physical stress i.e. musculoskeletal problems and stress‑related problems. The numerous occupation  hazards, the dentist encounters are the spinal complications like cervical spondylosis, tendonitis, thoracic  kyphosis, arthritis, etc. Also chances of stress related issues are more as they deal with long list of patients, and  complicated treatment of procedures leads to different posture problems and leads to continuous strain on the  body Hence, there is a dire need for implementation of yogic practices as an anxiolytic agent to lead a healthy  and pain free lifestyle. The practice of yoga has been proven to be efficacious in management of quite a lot of  stress and lifestyle disorders. It strengthens one physically, mentally, and emotionally. Yoga emphases on  physical body, mind and breathing. Asanas (physical postures), Pranayama (breathing techniques) and  meditation accomplish the motive behind the need of yoga in dentist’s lifestyle. Yoga averts the diminishing of  cellular immunity that is evident in mental and physical stress. Yoga is mandatory, enjoyable, convenient,  versatile, and highly beneficial and a great way for dentists and their patients to fight off stress and anxiety and  to lessen the occupation related musculoskeletal problems. The aim and objective of this review is to bring in  to light, the anxiolytic effect of yoga and its efficiency in decreasing the stress levels in dentist’s life.  

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Published

2021-03-31

How to Cite

Gupta, N., Verma, S., Khurana, A., Sharma, S., & Gill, J.S. (2021). YOGA- A Holistic Approach For Stress Management In Dentistry - “Part And Parcel Of Life”. International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga, 4(3), 69–75. https://doi.org/10.48165/