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VOL. 10, ISSUE 4 (2025)
Role of Yoga in improving Mental Health of Adolescents
Authors
Pratima Dagar
Abstract
Teenagers are
experiencing more mental pressure due to school pressure, peer pressure, and
lifestyle changes. Adolescence is a highly critical developmental stage, where
an employee shows emotional, psychological, and behavioural changes towards the
outside, thereby becoming prone to stress, anxiety, and depression. Yoga is a
traditional mind-body practice that offers a non-pharmacological and holistic
approach to mental well-being. The current descriptive research paper focuses
on studies conducted to analyse the possibility of enhancing the mental health
of the adolescent population through yoga, which involves physical postures
(asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), meditation, and relaxation.
According to the available literature, Yoga helps to relieve stress, improve
emotional control, concentrate better, and become psychologically stable in
cases of regular practice with adolescents. Yoga is also suitable for
developing self-control and a positive self-image, as well as enhancing one's
ability to cope with daily challenges. The paper cites the necessity to include
Yoga in the school physical education curriculum as a preventive and
promotional factor of mental health. Overall, one can conclude that the Yoga
practice is an effective, convenient, and practical tool that could be used to
enhance the mental well-being of teenagers.
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Pages:99-103
How to cite this article:
Pratima Dagar "Role of Yoga in improving Mental Health of Adolescents". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 10, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 99-103
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