ERIC Number: EJ740918
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
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Yoga for Your Students
Tummers, Nanette
Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, v19 n2 p35-37 Nov-Dec 2005
Improved focus and involvement in one's physical education class are just a few of the many benefits that yoga can provide to students. Yoga, the art of bringing together the body and mind for improved strength, flexibility, and self-esteem, can also help decrease stress levels, improve academic performance, and self-confidence in school children. Yoga can be an effective way to help school children be more active, relieve stress, and enjoy a non-competitive and non-judgmental atmosphere that encourages movement and learning. It provides experiences that help improve mental alertness, academic performance, readiness to learn, and enthusiasm for learning. In addition, yoga is an exciting way to bring an innovative life-long activity into one's physical education curriculum and appeal to students who may not participate fully in traditional sports-related activities. In this article, the author discusses the results of a study which investigates yoga instruction and student outcome variables at The Accelerated School in South Central in Los Angeles which is conducted by California State University.
Descriptors: Physical Education, Self Esteem, Exercise, Physical Fitness, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Promotion, Mental Health, Stress Management
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
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