Yoga for working memory in adolescents

Abstract

The current education system’s focus has been on logical and scientific thinking right from the primary level. During this process, the vital part of education: detachment has been ignored. Concentration and detachment are the key processes of education for the comprehensive development of personality in the teenagers as per Swami Vivekananda. Yoga, an ancient science, in its original form consists of diverse practices, such as physical postures (äsanas), regulated breathing (präëayäma), meditation, understanding the spiritual basis of life and ethical practices. Recent studies have shown Yoga based add-on programs in Modern education, enhance psychological well-being.