Some of the unique features about the present book are: It includes an essay on why IYD (international Yoga Day) is celebrated on 21st June, Significance of International Day of Yoga, 21st June, a short review on Yoga during the present Pandemic, Covid-19, and a research paper on some insights on including yoga in higher education.
Table of Contents
The significance of IDY (International Day of Yoga): 21st June
Yoga during the present Pandemic, Covid-19
Some insights on including yoga in higher education: Research considerations
Objectives and Topics
The primary objective of this work is to explore the role of yoga in promoting the holistic development of students in higher education and to provide recommendations for integrating yoga into academic curricula to mitigate stress and improve cognitive performance.
- Significance and origins of the International Day of Yoga.
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student stress and the role of yoga as a coping mechanism.
- Assessment of student awareness and teacher perspectives regarding yoga in education.
- Practical recommendations for the systematic inclusion of yoga in higher education curricula.
Excerpt from the Book
1. Introduction
Throughout the globe, technological changes lead to change in life styles. An individual has to play multiple roles to meet the demands of the life styles. Body and mind need relaxing exercises. Continuous changing life style without mental relaxation is leading to stress. Mental stress is affecting the concentration of an individual. It is a known fact that, less concentration in studies leads to negative performance of the learner. Yoga has answer for the changing stressful lifestyle. There should be balance between changing demands and mental state of an individual.
Yoga is highly recommended for people in competitive, stressful working environments. The regular practice of Yoga helps us to improve concentration, and calmness (Tessema, 2017). Yoga has been accepted in daily life throughout the world because of its sure success in stress releasing and the other health benefits. Yoga has an answer for the modern stressful life. By integrating in curriculum yoga can fill the present gaps. Yoga is an ancient science, which unites body and mind. By controlling breathe one can control over mind by releasing stress. Cool mind can have immense capacity- one of the foremost advantage is creativity. A creative mind can prove wonders.
The present generation has problems of tension due to fast life style driven by science and technology (Tessema, 2017). These days an individual is required to attend many duties at a time in a family, in a society and at a place of work and this eventually leading to stressful lifestyle. Yoga has an answer for this kind of mental problems. One can have holistic development with peaceful and calm mind. This stress can be released by relaxing the mind. This in turn results in improved performance such as creativity, memory retention, etc.
Summary of Chapters
The significance of IDY (International Day of Yoga): 21st June: This chapter explains the historical and astronomical significance of the summer solstice on June 21st and describes the UN's recognition of the International Day of Yoga.
Yoga during the present Pandemic, Covid-19: This section reviews literature on the psychological impacts of the pandemic on students and highlights how yoga techniques serve as effective stress-management tools.
Some insights on including yoga in higher education: Research considerations: This chapter presents empirical findings from an online survey conducted among students and teachers, advocating for the systematic inclusion of yoga in higher education to foster holistic student development.
Keywords
Yoga, Holistic development, Higher education, Stress management, Mental health, Student awareness, Curriculum integration, Cognitive performance, Pranayama, Meditation, Pandemic, Academic performance, Mindfulness, Well-being, Physical exercise
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this book?
The book focuses on the holistic development of students in higher education and explores how integrating yoga into the curriculum can help students manage stress and improve their academic performance.
What are the central themes discussed in the work?
The central themes include the physical and mental health benefits of yoga, the necessity of stress management in modern techno-scientific lifestyles, and the pedagogical importance of yoga in higher education.
What is the main research question or goal?
The primary goal is to assess the awareness and attitudes of students and teachers regarding yoga and to provide a research-based recommendation for incorporating yoga into university curricula.
What scientific methods are utilized in this research?
The author utilizes a literature review of existing studies and conducts a primary online survey involving 220 students and 49 teachers to gather quantitative and qualitative data.
What topics are covered in the main body of the text?
The main body covers the historical context of Yoga Day, a literature review of yoga's benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, and an analysis of survey results concerning student and teacher perspectives on yoga in education.
Which keywords best characterize this research?
Key terms include Yoga, Holistic development, Higher education, Stress management, Mental health, and Curriculum integration.
How does the pandemic specifically influence the need for yoga in education?
The pandemic increased social isolation and stress due to online learning and restricted movement, making yoga a crucial tool for restoring mental peace and physical well-being among students.
Why do teachers advocate for the inclusion of yoga in the curriculum?
Teachers advocate for it because they believe it improves students' regularity, seriousness, creativity, concentration, and overall academic performance.
- Quote paper
- Dr. Pratibha Mallu (Author), 2022, Yoga. Towards the holistic development of a student of Higher Education, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1216137
