Open AccessThe benefits of yoga in the classroom: A mixed-methods approach to the effects of poses and breathing and relaxation techniques
Author(s) -
Erica M Thomas,
Erin E. Centeio
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of yoga/international journal of yoga
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2231-2714
pISSN - 0973-6131
DOI - 10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_76_19
Subject(s) - psychology , relaxation (psychology) , disadvantaged , intervention (counseling) , mindfulness , stress management , socioeconomic status , clinical psychology , developmental psychology , social psychology , medicine , population , environmental health , psychiatry , political science , law
Disadvantaged youth in the United States are disproportionately likely to be more sedentary and obese and experience more stress than their counterparts with higher socioeconomic status. Yoga and breathing and relaxation techniques have positive effects on stress levels, physical activity levels, and behavior of school-aged children.