Takahiro Ohitokata

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...