Yoga and Meditation Benefits in Developmental Age: at School, to Relax the Body and Mind
Manuela Valentini, Eleonora Raschi
Lubelski Rocznik Pedagogiczny August 28, 2023 DOI: 10.17951/lrp.2023.42.2.181-193 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Systematic review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Children in school settings |
| Interventions | Yoga Meditation Breathing techniques |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Education |
| Key findings | The authors report that the reviewed studies indicate positive correlations between practicing yoga and meditation at school and decreased stress, increased attention span and memory, and improved academic performance in children, with breathing and meditation techniques helping children recognize and manage their emotions. |
Abstract
Introduction: This paper aims to explore the positive correlation between practicing yoga and meditation at school and an increase in academic performance with a reduction in states of anxiety and stress. Research
Aim: The systematic review aims to confirm the theory that the practice of yoga and meditation is beneficial for children and can help them in the school context. Evidence-based Facts: Ten articles were carefully analyzed to find out which yoga and meditation techniques were most used and what benefits they brought in developmental age. Thanks to breathing techniques and meditation, studies indicate that children learn to recognize their emotions and strategies to manage them in the best way. Summary: Protocols demonstrate that there are positive correlations between practicing yoga and meditation at school and a decrease in stress levels and an increase in attention span and memory. These benefits help children improve their academic performance, develop greater balance and flexibility, and avoid bad postures.
Comparable studies
Other systematic reviews and meta-analyses on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being Diverse adult clinical populations | 2014 | Meta-analysis | n = 3,515 |
| Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Stress Management in Healthy People: A Review and Meta-Analysis Healthy subjects | 2009 | Systematic review and meta-analysis | |
| The psychological effects of meditation: A meta-analysis. Nonclinical groups of adult meditators | 2012 | Meta-analysis | n = 163 |
| Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in Prevention of Depressive Relapse Adults with recurrent depression in full or partial remission | 2016 | Meta-analysis of individual patient data from randomized controlled trials | n = 1,258 |
| Mindfulness‐Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness‐Based Cognitive Therapy – a systematic review of randomized controlled trials | 2011 | Systematic review |