The International Day of Yoga may have passed us by, but the benefits of this ancient discipline can be experienced every day. Let’s take a look at the many ways in which yoga can help students.
Physical fitness
The breathing techniques and poses that are part of yoga have a direct impact on one’s physical health. From better flexibility and muscle strength to improved immunity and weight reduction, yoga can help children take care of their physical fitness from a very young age. The significance of yoga is that its benefits are not just physical.
Managing stress
Be it peer pressure, academics-related anxiety, domestic concerns, or teenage troubles, many students are likely deal with some kind of stress or the other. Regular yoga helps calm students in a way they can cope with difficult and complex life situations. Not just that studies have shown that with yoga, they can even find solutions to problems.
Developing contentment and empathy
The truth is we are all different, and each one has different levels of capability. Which means, not everyone may be able to master all aspects of yoga. In a way, yoga helps students identify their strengths and limits, understand how far they can push themselves and when to stop. It makes them realise that they may be good at certain aspects of yoga while their friends may be good at other aspects. This makes students see that one need not be competitive but understand that each one is unique in their own way.
Boosting confidence
Just like adults, with practice, students too can find themselves gradually being able to progress to next levels in yoga. This could make them realise their own potential and also give them a sense of achievement. This not only improves their confidence levels, but also offers them a platform to try out something new, be adventurous and open to challenges.
Improving concentration
As we are all aware, yoga is not something that is performed just once. It is to be done regularly and repeatedly. To get it right, one is required to focus on the moves. When such focus is required, over a period of time, it improves one’s concentration levels. In addition, it also inculcates discipline – to wake up at a specific hour every day and maintain a routine to master yoga.
Did you know?
June 21 was chosen for The International Day of Yoga because it marks the summer solstice. Summer solstice is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, and holds cultural significance to people in several regions globally.
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