Yoga has great importance in present education system. The modern education system emphasises on science and echnology in which the material progress is being achieved, however, the inculcation of ethical, moral and spiritual values and promotion of healthy lifestyle are totally neglected. Human beings are made up of mainly three elements which are the mind, body, and soul. When we talk about inner peace, we see it refers to the spiritual need and we feel harmonious only when all three are present.

Children spend long hours in sedentary poses at school and consume a lot of junk food as well, both of which are results of the new age lifestyle. Yoga counterbalances this lifestyle. Regular practice of asanas helps children manage their weight. By doing this, we can control childhood obesity at a young age. A balanced temperament and good health reduce the likelihood of children missing school or fighting. Instead, they tend to engage more positively in school and develop healthy relationships with their teachers and peers.

Yoga is the golden key that unlocks the door topeace, tranquillity, andjoy.

  • Meditation helps to boost positivity and decision making power.
  • Through controlled breathing and controlled movement, yoga and meditation teach people self-control. If a student can learn self-control at a young age, indeed, no door can ever be closed for him or her.
  • Yoga helps to improve the memory function, a direct benefit of which would be a better academic performance in children. It also helps to improve childrens attention span and focus towards studies.
  • Yoga promotes healing from the inside rather than looking good on the outside. It teaches people how to respect and love their own bodies. The children learn to be comfortable in their own skin and nurture it well. A healthy body feels and looks happy.
  • In order for students to succeed at school and in life, its crucial for them to develop self-regulation skills: the ability to monitor and adapt their behaviour, attention, and emotions in response to internal cues, the environment, and feedback from others.
  • Yoga offers new learning possibilities to a wider group of students than traditional sports or fitness curriculum, making it a valuable addition to any educational programme.

Additionally, adding yoga to a schools curriculum will help provide a quality physical education programme, as yoga in sports helps everyone practising it to learn about patience, . tolerance, perseverance and self-control. If students regularly practice meditating under proper guidance, they will be benefited in numerous ways and can develop a great sense of self-discipline and self-awareness.