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More than physical flexibility, yoga aids better balance, breath, and awareness which is often missing in today\u2019s timely-tabled world. Research across the country, including the ones at Kaivalyadhama, one of the oldest yoga research institutes, have found that yoga can help restore them.<\/p>\n
Studies conducted across residential schools in India show that yoga practice can enhance mental ability, cognitive performance, physical fitness, and even enables better absorption of nutrients in children.<\/p>\n
In one urban school study, after 12 weeks of daily morning yoga, children showed marked improvement in mental abilities like logic, spatial understanding, and verbal reasoning. In rural schools, yoga helped boost absorption of magnesium and copper in children without dietary changes. Improvements were especially notable in their memory, attention, and emotional regulation.<\/p>\n
Yoga is also promising in helping children with behavioral issues like ADHD or Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder who often struggle with staying seated, following instructions, or holding a pencil. One study recorded sharp dips in inattention and hyperactivity after yogic interventions. Moreover, girls in rural areas saw especially benefits in physical activity and emotional well-being.<\/p>\n
These studies, led by the Kaivalyadhama Health and Yoga Research Centre and other institutions, confirm that yoga is a cost-effective, accessible intervention for improving school performance and holistic health in children. It is a practical tool that schools can consider adding 15-30 minutes of it in the daily school curriculum for student health.<\/p>\n