Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies
October 30, 2026
Dhriti Tiwari
The possibility that contemplative disciplines can strengthen attention and thereby support learning has attracted interest across educational psychology, cognitive neuroscience and school-based yoga research. Yet the classical formulation yogaś citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ addresses an ethical and soteriological project, not a validated theory of academic performance. This critical narrative review...
Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies
May 15, 2026
A. Fazila Begam, R. Portia
Stress is a modern epidemic among university students in all over the world. Student stress can be attributed to the academic environment in which students are required to master a wide range of topics, meet the demands of their professors, cope with their family responsibilities, develop their social life, take part in extracurricular activities, be engaged in part-time or even full-time job,...
Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies
August 22, 2025
Peden Bhutia
This paper explores the relevance of Raja Yoga, as outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Rishi Patanjali, as a means to enhance well-being in present-day society for young generations. In an age marked by constant distractions from technology and social pressures, youths often struggle with stress and a sense of purpose. Raja Yoga offers a comprehensive mindfulness practice that fosters self-control...
Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies
July 9, 2025
Bushra Sumaiya, Noorain Anas, Eram Aziz
6 citations
This study explores the intersection of spirituality and mental well-being through an interdisciplinary framework that integrates spiritual traditions, psychological theories, and contemporary educational practices. Drawing from Vedanta, Buddhist mindfulness, Christian contemplation, and Sufi mysticism, as well as the psychological works of William James, Carl Jung, and Abraham Maslow, the...