Yoga and Meditation based Education Program in India

  • Dr. Mahima Gupta

Abstract

Researches have found out that Yoga and Meditation, which are mind-body practices, havebenifitedmental and physical health of practitioners. India is a country where the development and application of Yoga and Meditation based Educationhas been present from ancient period to present time to improve mental and physical health and performance.Students who practice Yoga and Meditation demonstrate the ability to solve problems and acquire and recalinformation better. 

 

Researches shows that thoughtful practices play a crucial role in intesify the quality of education.Government of India enterprise focus on educating since childhood and propose tohave movement to let Yoga and Medtationin schools a part. This Research Paper is an attempt to show the place of Yoga & Meditation based Education Program in India.

 

Keywords: Yoga and Meditation, Education,Depression, Stress,Mental disorders.This article discusses yoga as a potential tool for children to deal with stress and regulate themselves. Yoga provides training of mind and body to bring emotional balance. We argue that children and young people need such tools to listen inward to their bodies, feelings, and ideas. Yoga may assist them in developing in sound ways, to strengthen themselves, and be contributing social beings. First, we address how children and young people in todays world face numerous expectations and constant stimulation through the Internet and other media and communication technologies. One reason why children experience stress and mental health challenges is that globalization exposes the youth all over the world to various new demands, standards, and options. There is also increased pressure to succeed in school, partly due to increased competition but also a diverse range of options available for young people in contemporary times than in the past. Our argument also partially rests on the fact that modern society offers plenty of distractions and unwelcome attractions, especially linked to new media technologies. The dominant presence of multimedia devices and the time spent on them by children are clear indicators of the shift in lifestyles and priorities of our new generation. While these media technologies are valuable resources in children and young peoples lives for communication, learning, and entertainment, they also result in constant competition for youngsters attention. A main concept in our article is that yoga may help children and young people cope with stress and thus, contribute positively to balance in life, well-being, and mental health. We present research literature suggesting that yoga improves childrens physical and mental well-being. Similarly, yoga in schools helps students improve resilience, mood, and self-regulation skills pertaining to emotions and stress.

Keywords: children, young people, mental health, well-being, yoga

Published
2019-12-05
Section
Articles