Typically a course of yoga therapy for stress management takes place over a week, however, investigators are often asked to provide a single session for workers. The aim of this study is to assess the benefits of a single session of an integrated yoga program compared with other relaxation techniques for the staff of schools.

Inclusion Criteria:

• school staff members, including school managers, teachers, school nurses, school office workers, nutritionists and cooks
• volunteers attending a stress management workshop

Exclusion Criteria:

• those who had any previous experience of practicing yoga or any relaxation procedures