A STUDY ON EFFECTS OF SELECTED YOGIC PRACTICES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL VARIABLES OF HEARING AND SPEECH IMPAIRED CHILDREN
Journal Title: International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences (IJPSS) - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
The aim of the study was to study the effects of selected yogic practices on psychological variables of hearing and speech impaired children. Man is a physical, mental and spiritual being; yoga helps promote a balanced development of all the three. Other forms of physical exercises, like aerobics, assure only physical well-being. They have little to do with the development of the spiritual or astral body. Yogic exercises recharge the body with cosmic energy. This facilitates Attainment of perfect equilibrium and harmony Promotes self- healing. Removes negative blocks from the mind and toxins from the body Enhances Personal power Increases self-awareness Helps in attention focus and concentration, especially important for children Reduces stress and tension in the physical body by activating the parasympathetic nervous system The aspirant feels rejuvenated and energized. Thus, Yoga bestows upon every aspirant the powers to control body and mind. Everybody in their own field is mentally anxious. Here comes the role of yoga. It can play a vital role in eliminating mental stress from life. The national policy of education had given emphasis on yoga right from the school level. It states, “As a system which promotes as integrated development of body and mind, yoga will receive special attention, efforts will be made to introduce yoga in all schools; to this end, it will be introduced in teachers training courses.”
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Suresh Kumar Agarwal, M. Sc. (Yoga)
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