Mindfulness training busts stress

Yoga poses, breathing methods help workers cope with e-mails, work stresses. Mindfulness is to pay attention to present and recognize sources of stress. Body is always being rushed; mindfulness training emphasizes need to slow down.

The study included 103 participants. Half were given written instructions on how to handle stress at work; the others were taught techniques to cultivate mindfulness, such as yoga poses, breathing methods, stretches and meditation -- all designed to help workers cope with too many e-mails, ringing phones and the occasional nasty co-worker.

Today, mindfulness training involves learning to become aware of mind, body and emotions. Yoga, tai chi, and meditation all teach mindfulness.