MSCYT Dissertations (Yoga Therapy)
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Yoga Dissertations by Yoga Students at SVYASA. These pages present some efforts of SVYASA at Scientific Validation of Yoga, combining the best of the East with the best of the West
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Item EFFECT OF YOGA ON CREATIVE THINKING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL RESIDENTIAL STUDENT(S-VYASA, 2025-08-19) Smita Rani; Rajesh NairBACKGROUND: In today’s fast-changing world, creativity is essential for children to think flexibly, solve problems, and express themselves. However, studies report a decline in creativity during middle school, known as the “fourth-grade slump” (Torrance, 1967), often due to rigid academic routines and social pressures. Yoga, in which practices like asanas, pranayama, and mindful relaxation, and meditation have shown promise in improving focus, emotional balance, and brain function. Emerging research suggests yoga may also enhance creativity by reducing stress and supporting cognitive flexibility in young learners. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to examine the effects of a structured yoga program on divergent thinking and creativity among middle school residential students. METHODS: A single-group pre-post design was employed. Forty healthy students aged 11–15 from PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Godda (Jharkhand, India) participated in a four week intervention comprising daily one-hour sessions of Asanas, Pranayama, Deep Relaxation Techniques, and Krida Yoga. Creativity was assessed using standardized measures evaluating Originality, Fluency, Flexibility, Verbal creativity, Non-verbal creativity, and Total creativity. RESULTS: Post-intervention scores showed statistically significant improvements in originality (P < .001; Cohen’s d = 0.9), verbal creativity (P < .001; d = 0.8), total creativity (P < .001; d = 0.8), fluency (P = .002; d = 0.5), and flexibility (P = .002; d = 0.6). No significant change was found in non-verbal creativity (P = 0.198; d = 0.2). CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that regular yoga practice positively influences divergent thinking and creativity in middle school students. Yoga enhanced verbal creativity and cognitive flexibility, supporting its integration in educational settings. This highlights yoga’s potential as a holistic tool to foster students’ creative abilities, emotional balance, and mental well-being. Keywords: Yoga, Creativity, Divergent Thinking, Creative Thinking, Children, Verbal creativity, Cognitive Flexibility, EducationItem Effect of pranayama on life skills among middle school children(SVYASA, 2020) Prahlad Pramanik; Kuntal Ghosh; Satyaprakash PurohitBackground This special issue of Child Development focuses on research that informs the development of interventions that maximize the well-being of at-risk children. In order to have an independent adult life, one must have Eligible life skills. To cope-up with the different challenges effectively in day today scenario life skill is very important, that’s depend on individual talents and positive behavior. There are many such skills, but according to WHO Ten core Life Skills are there. In the previous studies has been shown major problems in children’s. they are, Self-awareness, Creative thinking, decision making, Coping with emotion and Coping with stress. Aim To effect of pranayama intervention on life skills among middle School Children. Methodology Sixty samples were randomly assigned to two groups, experimental group, and control group. The experimental group practiced pranayama 30min per day for four weeks (five days per week) while the control group continued with their routine activities. Sixty school students of 9th and 10th standard within the age range of 13 to 16 years who were able to perform Pranayama were selected for Pranayama intervention. Subjects who are physically challenged and under medication were excluded. Before intervention and After 4 weeks intervention data collected based on a life skill questionnaire was developed by Dr.Vranda, 2019. Data were analyzed using JAPS. Results Statistically significant improvement was found in Self-awareness, Creative thinking, decision making, Coping with emotion and Coping with stress score in yoga group was significantly lower compared to control group. Conclusion One month of Pranayama practice is more beneficial in Self-awareness, Creative thinking, decision making, Coping with emotion and Coping with stress.