WHY YOGA IS IMPORTANT FOR STUDENTS

              WHY YOGA IS IMPORTANT FOR STUDENTS

 

There is a growing need for holistic development for students in Indian Schools. After the Indian Prime Minister’s massive impetus on Yoga throughout the world and address at the United Nations on June 14, 2015, to celebrate International Yoga Day on 21^st June every year, it is being celebrated honestly throughout the world and it has also been observed that people especially from Western Country are getting motivated tremendously to join this ancient Indian culture. In the Indian context, Yoga is being propagated right from the school level.   In India amidst the rigorous academic curriculum, there is a rising consensus that incorporating yoga classes in schools is not just a luxury but a necessity. This ancient practice, with its roots deeply embedded in Indian culture, offers a score of benefits that extend beyond physical fitness, making it an invaluable addition to the academic curriculum.

But in our Childhood at the schools, we did not get such type of hype throughout the world. It was only a physical and mental exercise and needed to be better equipped. Teachers of Yoga classes were not certified like these days but what we learned in those days is ever remembering. However, in this topic, I am not going to compare our old days with these modern days.

WHY IT IS A NECESSITY IN SCHOOL?

Inclusion of yoga classes in schools is not merely an option but a necessity. The benefits include physical fitness, mental well-being, cultural enrichment, and enhanced cognitive abilities making yoga an invaluable addition to the education system. By investing in the physical and mental health of students through yoga, schools can nurture a generation that is not only academically proficient but also emotionally resilient, culturally aware, and equipped to face the challenges of the future with grace and strength.

 

The reasons behind the necessity are as follows:

It improves concentration and focus:

Yoga practices for students improve concentration and focus since it involve meditation and breathing techniques which help to make a balance in the organs, muscles, and nerves. It also helps in bringing the different bodily functions into perfect coordination so that they work for the good of the whole body. This is crucial for students as it can help in better study habits and learning outcomes.

Reduces stress and anxiety:

From the Physical body, yoga moves on to the mental and emotional levels. Many students suffer from different subject phobias and neurons as a result suffer from stress and interactions of everyday studies. Yoga practices in the school level help to cope with stress and anxiety.

Enhances Physical health:

Regular yoga practice at the school level helps to strengthen the body, improves flexibility, and boosts immunity which is most important for students who spend long hours sitting at their desks.

Improves sleep quality:

The researchers suggest that yoga can increase the production of melatonin, the hormone responsible for regulating sleep. A higher level of melatonin helps to improve sleep quality by signaling the body for the time to sleep.

There are a number of reasons why yoga is important for students.

 

 

 

Conclusion:

Incorporating yoga into a student's daily routine can thus offer a comprehensive array of benefits, addressing not just the physical aspects of health but also mental, emotional, and social well-being. This holistic approach to health can significantly enhance a student's quality of life and academic performance.