Associate professor, Department of Education, Magadh College of Education, Gaya, Bihar
JournalRPIMJ
Volume / Issue1 / 1
Pages30–39
Published25 Sep 2025
Paper IDRPIMJ11JS25004
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Abstract
Yoga education, encompassing philosophy, ethics, and practice, is gaining structured presence across schooling and higher education. This paper synthesizes historical roots, theoretical frameworks, and contemporary implementations to assess yoga’s relevance as curricular and co-curricular content. Drawing on models from Indian and international institutions, it outlines how integrated sequences of yama–niyama, asana, pranayama, and meditation cultivate physical fitness, cognitive focus, emotional regulation, and social competence. Evidence indicates benefits for attention, memory, self-regulation, and stress reduction, including among students with disabilities, while pointing to potential long-term protection against lifestyle diseases. The analysis examines pedagogical strategies, instructor qualifications, and age-appropriate methodologies that embed stories, games, and reflective enquiry to foster inclusive participation. It also maps systemic barriers—time, space, funding, and cultural resistance—and proposes actionable pathways: school-wide wellness design, teacher upskilling, evidence-led pilots, and equitable access through public provisioning. Finally, the paper identifies future research priorities, including mixed-methods evaluations, comparative curriculum studies, and implementation science focused on sustainability and scale. Overall, yoga education emerges as a holistic, adaptable framework that aligns with twenty-first-century competencies and supports learners’ integrated development across physical, mental, intellectual, and social domains. Its integration can cultivate resilient, compassionate citizens and healthier institutions when guided by rigorous, context-sensitive pedagogy and evaluation.
Keywords
Yoga educationSchool curriculumHigher educationStudent well-beingEmotional resiliencePedagogy and implementation
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Anant Kumar Srivastava (2025). The Relevance of Yoga Education in Schooling and Higher Education. ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal, 1(1), 30–39. https://www.researchprojournal.com/article/rpimj11js25004/the-relevance-of-yoga-education-in-schooling-and-higher-education
Anant Kumar Srivastava. “The Relevance of Yoga Education in Schooling and Higher Education.” ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, 2025, pp. 30–39. https://www.researchprojournal.com/article/rpimj11js25004/the-relevance-of-yoga-education-in-schooling-and-higher-education
Anant Kumar Srivastava. “The Relevance of Yoga Education in Schooling and Higher Education.” ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal 1, no. 1 (2025): 30–39. https://www.researchprojournal.com/article/rpimj11js25004/the-relevance-of-yoga-education-in-schooling-and-higher-education
Anant Kumar Srivastava (2025) ‘The Relevance of Yoga Education in Schooling and Higher Education’, ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal, 1(1), pp. 30–39. Available at: https://www.researchprojournal.com/article/rpimj11js25004/the-relevance-of-yoga-education-in-schooling-and-higher-education.
Anant Kumar Srivastava, “The Relevance of Yoga Education in Schooling and Higher Education,” ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 30–39, 2025. https://www.researchprojournal.com/article/rpimj11js25004/the-relevance-of-yoga-education-in-schooling-and-higher-education.
Anant Kumar Srivastava. The Relevance of Yoga Education in Schooling and Higher Education. ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal. 2025;1(1):30–39. https://www.researchprojournal.com/article/rpimj11js25004/the-relevance-of-yoga-education-in-schooling-and-higher-education.
Anant Kumar Srivastava. The Relevance of Yoga Education in Schooling and Higher Education. ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal 2025, 1 (1), 30–39. https://www.researchprojournal.com/article/rpimj11js25004/the-relevance-of-yoga-education-in-schooling-and-higher-education.
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