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Background and objectives: Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is often associated with prolonged standing at work. CVI could lead to multiple symptoms and vascular inflammation. Yoga as therapy has helped in mitigating several occupational hazards. The current study protocol is designed to assess the effect of Yoga on CVI. Materials and methods: One hundred industry workers with CVI will be randomly allotted to Yoga and wait list control groups following an equal allocation ratio. Yoga group will receive a specially designed Yoga module six days a week for three months. The Control group will continue with the routine activities. Serum homocysteine, Venous Clinical Severity Scale (VCSS), Ankle Brachial pressure index and psychological status will be assessed at baseline and the end of three months of intervention. Statistical analyses: Data will be tested for normality and appropriate tests will be used to assess the differences between the groups. Expected outcomes: Specifically designed Yoga module will help to reduce the vascular inflammation, symptoms of CVI and enhance psychological functioning.