Morning yoga as an embodied regulatory practice: longitudinal changes in children’s self-esteem and gratitude following participation in a school-based yoga program
Frontiers in Psychology July 23, 2026 Shoichi Shiota, Takahiro Ohitokata, Hiroshi Harada
BackgroundSelf-esteem and gratitude are important psychological constructs associated with children’s socio-emotional development and well-being. Previous studies have suggested that yoga may be associated with emotional regulation, attentional stability, and prosocial functioning. However, few studies have examined whether participation in school-based yoga programs is associated with changes...
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1884043 (opens in new tab)
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Gratitude
School-based program
Self-esteem
Socio-emotional learning
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