Yoga Vibes Unleashed Power: 7 Reasons Students Twist And Shout To Academic Success
Do you think there is a magical formula for helping your students perform better academically and maintain emotional health at
school? You betcha! By bringing yoga into the classroom, your students can improve their academic and emotional health. Your
students may begin to enjoy the challenge of learning different poses. Stick around to learn more about the seven reasons students
twist and shout to academic success and four tips you can use right now.
1. Improves Focus
Yoga helps your students’ ability to concentrate and stay aware. Regular yoga practice improves attention span and reduces
impulsivity in students’ behavior. Yoga can help your students to remain focused during class, leading to improved academic
performance.
2. Reduces Stress
One of the greatest gifts yoga offers is stress reduction. Your students face many pressures that can hinder their learning. Yoga can
equip them with powerful stress management tools. A study in the Journal of Child and Family Studies found that yoga reduces
stress and anxiety levels in school-age children (Mendelson et al., 2010). When stress is lowered, emotional well-being soars.
3. Builds Energy
Yoga can teach your students how to manage their emotions. Through deep breathing and mindful movement, your students can
control their reactions to challenging situations. This emotional well-being can lead to fewer disruptions in the classroom and
healthier interactions with peers.
4. Increases Fitness
A healthy body leads to a healthy mind. Yoga promotes physical fitness and flexibility. When your students are physically active,
they are more likely to be attentive and engaged in the classroom.
5. Better Sleep
A benefit of yoga is improved sleep quality. Quality sleep helps students think better. Practicing yoga can increase awareness
throughout the day and improve emotional development.
6. Improve Self-Esteem
Did you know yoga encourages a positive self-image. As your students develop confidence in mastering new poses, their self-
esteem grows. This self-image boost can impact their academics. Your students will be more willing to take on challenges.
7. Social Connections
Your students will love doing yoga together. Yoga is practiced in groups, which can foster a sense of community and belonging.
When your students feel connected and supported, they are likely to thrive. Yoga can benefit your shy or introverted students as
well.
Final Thoughts
Yoga is a powerful tool that improves your students’ academic and emotional health. It can help your students become more
mindful, resilient, and focused. Make it a regular routine. Incorporate yoga into your calm-down area, a classroom center, or an
independent brain break activity so your students can practice on their own. As your students begin to enjoy the challenge of
learning different poses, they will improve their academics and emotional health.
Here Are Four Tips To Keep In Mind:
· Just Start – Designate a day and time when your students will do yoga.
· Be Consistent – Make a schedule you can stick to.
· Student Space – Make sure there is plenty of space for each student to practice each yoga pose without bumping into each other.
· Calm Down – Place yoga cards and a timer in your calm-down area. Some students may need some body movement exercise or activity to calm down. They can set the timer and practice some yoga poses.
