As it has done throughout history, the hunt for new and improved educational approaches continues. It appears that a breakthrough is about to occur with the discovery and use of yoga. The scientific understanding of the operations of the various sides of the brain has aided the cause of yoga and awareness growth.
WHY SHOULD YOGA AND MEDITATION BE INTRODUCED IN SCHOOLS?
Great Philosopher, Aristotle once said ““Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”
How can we select what is the best thing to teach and how to teach it, given that education is one of our top priority when considering methods to improve our society? Most education systems have focused on conveying professional skills and strengthening the intellectual half of our nature up until now.
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However, there is a significant gap in education that aims to make us better human beings. This has been left to the care of parents and religious institutions, but considering the current state of society, there is still potential for development.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF YOGA?
It Improves Physical Flexibility: Yoga improves physical strength by teaching youngsters new ways to use all of their muscles. Each pose, whether done standing, sitting, or lying down, can challenge different muscle groups while also helping a child become more mindful of his body and how its lining.
It Improves Coordination and Balance: Yoga stresses balance. Equilibrium poses were intended to promote mental and physical equilibrium, as the exertion of trying the poses produces mental clarity and stability.
Focus and Concentration: Practicing poses allows students to clear their minds and concentrate on the task at hand.
Yoga encourages individuals to endure, be patient, and strive toward their goals, which boosts their self-esteem and confidence. Yoga also teaches compassion, awareness, generosity, attention, strength, and flexibility, among other virtues.
Yoga strengthens the mind-body connection by exercising the physical body and soothing the mental spirit, allowing children to reach a healthy mind in a sound body.
The hectic pace of our children’s life can have a significant impact on their natural joy—and usually not in a positive way. Yoga can help you cope with these stresses. When children learn strategies for self-care, relaxation, and inner fulfilment, they will be more equipped to deal with life’s obstacles. Yoga, when started at a young age, promotes self-esteem and body awareness through a gentle physical activity.
