Wellness Tool in Anesthesia Providers

Guided Meditation as a Wellness Tool in Anesthesia Providers

This study will examine the effects of Isha Kriya meditation on stress and burnout among healthcare providers.

In this study, investigators will evaluate the effect of Isha Kriya meditation on stress and burnout among perioperative healthcare providers. To do this, investigators will randomize healthy participants to one of two groups: one who will meditate twice daily for six weeks (group 1), and the other who will not meditate for first six weeks and then meditate for another six weeks (group 2). Investigators will then evaluate stress and burnout using validated electronic instruments at baseline and at six weeks for group 1 and at baseline, six weeks, and 12 weeks for group 2.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥18 years
• Perioperative healthcare provider

Exclusion Criteria:

• Low English proficiency
• Currently enrolled in another interventional study that could impact the primary outcome, as determined by the Principal Investigator
• Not currently residing in the United States