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“Yoga in Modern Education System”

Mr. Shashidhara
Assistant Professor
Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences
Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University Ballari, Karnataka
ID: kellurshashidhara@gmail.com

Abstract

The theoretical paper emphasizes on the role of yoga in modern education system in
order to control over stresses and tension, Promotion of positive health, increasing human
skill and improve the quality of life etc is attracting people from all sections of the society.
Human being is made up of three component body, mind and soul corresponding are needs
health, knowledge and inner peace. Health is physical needs; knowledge is our psychological
need and inner peace is spiritual need. when all three are present then three is harmony. If we
peep in to the benefits of yoga, they are numerous. It improves physical fitness, stress, control
general wellbeing, mental clarity and greater self-understanding. The Asana enhance muscle
strength, coordination, flexibility and can help to keep our body fit. Yoga provides training of
mind and body to bring emotional balance. The aim of all education especially in modern
education system, undoubtedly is the attainment of human excellence and perfection not just
in any field of knowledge or activity but life in totality.

Key word: Yoga, Modern Education, Harmony etc.

Introduction

We are living in 21st century in which the technology storm destroys the human moral
value. we are surrounded by number of gadgets on which we waste our precious time in
doing nothing at all. To overcome from this situation the only way, is the value-based
education which has been wish for most of the nation because without it our present
generation is just a branch of poor graduates and rich criminals. After seeing this critical
situation, we are worried about present generation because their moral value is been
destroyed by westernization due to which the bases of life comes in darkness.

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Value Based Education in Yoga

Yoga, the ancient science of India, is a conscious process for gaining mastery over the
mind. Yoga harmonizes our growth and regulates balance which helps in total development.
Yoga is a science of holistic living and is synonymous with basic or real education. Hence
yoga is being introduced in the educational system. Education is not mere acquisition of
knowledge but is a process to manifest the perfection already in man. It should help a
growing child to blossom in to fine flower. In Patanjali Yoga sutra the Yoga is defined as
‘YogashChittaVritiiNerodha’or in simple words yoga is the resistance to stop chitta from
forming various forms (Vrittis). In the Astangyoga of Patanjali it has been told that Yoga has
the capability to enhance every aspect of human life. To build a truly great character is the
most glorious of human achievements. such a man making education, in which India has all
the technical know- how, handed down from time immemorial, should from the basis of our
national efforts in the field. In most exquisite words have our ancient masters sung the glory
of such a true education: Asato maa sadgamaya, Tamaso maa jyotirgamaya, Mrutyor maa
amrutamgamaya, lead me from the unreal to the real, Lead me from darkness to light,

Lead me from death to immortality.

Swami Vivekananda was very clear in portraying this concept of education of our
ancient seers -'Education is the manifestation of perfection already in man' It is not mere
cramming of information. Neither is it a mere sharpening of the intellect. It is a process of
transforming a man to Man, a process by which man raises himself for from his sleeping
animal level to instincts, to a normal level and then become a great man, superman, divine
man ultimately reaches divinity itself. Hence, education and yoga are almost synonyms. The
role of yoga education in modern educationsystem is very significant it is universal truth that
every country needs healthy citizens. This aim can be achieved through the study of yoga in
modern education system. The main aim of yoga education to develop physical, mental,
social, spiritual and emotional factors for this region yoga in modern education is becoming
mandatory. Systematic introduction of Yoga technique, the right way, can certainly go a long
way in reconstructing the lost value system in our country which has been the prime cause for
our decadence. This need a systematic development of techniques, there scientific assessment
to establish their usefulness to students at different levels.

Yoga with its usefulness to modern man to relieve his stresses and tension to the
patients in prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and promotion of positive health to the

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professionals in increasing their skill and improve the quality of life etc. Research show that
the most stressed out generation is current young adult. it is common knowledge that stress
can have serious health consequences. If unaddressed consistently a high stress level could
become a chronic condition, which could result in arrange of health problems including
anxiety, insomnia, muscle pain, high blood pressure and weakened immune system. Research
indicated that stress can even contribute to development of major illness such as heart
disease, depression and obesity etc. Many yogic researches proved that yoga play an
important role in overall development of human personality, the role of yoga education in
modern education system is very significant. It is universal truth that every country needs
healthy citizen. Yoga in education the power to heal everything, then why don't we link it
with value-based education.

The balanced development of these three specifications led the condition where
the individual will enhance the positive feeling towards life. On the whole, the yoga in
daily life is practiced based on few core principles. Those are
 It is a kind of technique to control the mind as well as body.
 It can be the disciplined and well-organized method to attain the goal.
 Yoga reflects the darsanashashtra or the philosophical part of life.
 Yoga in itself is the goal for the yoga practice.
 Yoga symbolises some traditional specializations of particular techniques of yoga.
In that context when the education is considered yoga has its various important
effects. For that reason, various schools are practicing the yoga. The basic advantages
of yoga are it helps in dealing with various difficulties, conflicts, distractions,
problems, and dissipation faced by the children.
The role of yoga in education system as per the spiritual aspect helps the
students to perform their daily duties in the day to day lives. Thus, the distinctive
features of yoga which will help in establishing a positive impact on children during
education are:
 It enhances the self-realization or self-awareness within the children.
 It unfolds the physical, mental and spiritual attributes which eventually inculcates the
social as well as ecological awareness within children.
 It helps the children for the pursuit of the transcendental state of psyche.

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 It promotes uniqueness within the child.

 It promotes the perseverance as well as will power within the child.
 It helps in unfolding the creative consciousness.
 It helps in treating the physical difficulties by making the body active.
 Yoga provides ease to respiratory system, neuro-endocrine system, cardiovascular
system and musculo-skeletal system to enhance the determination within the child.
 Regular practice of yoga helps the child in managing the stress disorders.

Conclusion

If we connect Yoga with modern education system, then our ancient tradition will be
remained alive and it will definitely bring the life of our youth on track. whichever path or
profession the youth may adopt if they carry yoga with them self, it will not only help in
tackling problem, but will also eliminate stress, strain and lead them to create a society which
will result in to the progress of our nation.

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