Yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient Indian tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature and a holistic approach to health and well-being. Yoga is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with ourselves, the world and Nature. A PPT ON Importance Of Yoga And Meditation In Education BY MUSKAN CHHATIJA ,M.Ed. II Year,University of Kota, Kota

1. Importance Of Yoga And Meditation In Education
University of Kota, Kota
for Partial fulfilment of
M.Ed. Degree
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SESSION- 2022-2023
Submitted To:
DR. BRAJ SUNDER GAUTAM
(Assistant Professor)
Submitted By:
MUSKAN CHHATIJA
M.Ed. II Year
Roll No: 20
Jawahar Lal Nehru P.G. Teachers Training College, Sakatpura, Kota (Raj.)

2. History of YOGA
Yoga began as an ancient practice that originated in India
nearly 3000 B.C. Stone-carved figures of yoga posture found in
the Indus Valley which depicting the original poses and
practices. Yoga was developed as a way to achieve harmony
between the heart and soul on the path to divine
enlightenment. Along the way, it was discovered that yoga has
a practical benefit of curing many diseases like diabetes and
high blood pressure, and alleviating physical injuries and
chronic pains.

3. • Yoga is the physical, mental and spiritual practices which
originated in ancient India with a view to attain a state of
permanent peace of mind in order to experience one’s true self.
• In the modern world, the South Asian art of yoga has
expanded to all corners of the world. While it is now a popular
form of exercise and meditation
What is YOGA?

4. • Attainment of perfect equilibrium and harmony.
• Promotes self- healing.
• Removes negative blocks from the mind and toxins from the body.
• Enhances personal power.
• Increases self-awareness.
• Helps in attention, focus and concentration, especially important for
children.
• Reduces stress and tension in the physical body by activating the
parasympathetic nervous system
Importance of YOGA

5. Benefits of YOGA in Education

6. Increased Confidence
Improved Focus and Flexibility
Yoga helps you relate to people
Becoming a Better Leader

7. Meditation

8. What is Meditation?
Meditation involves concentration and relaxation – both
of which are enhanced by yoga. Just as there are many
styles of yoga, so too are there a variety of ways to
meditate. The first stage of meditation is to find a focal
point or method of focusing in order to free oneself from
distractions.

9. Types of Meditation
Mindfulness meditation
Spiritual meditation
Focused meditation
Movement meditation
Mantra meditation

10. Mindfulness meditation Spiritual meditation Focused meditation
Movement meditation Mantra meditation

11. Sit in a comfortable position
Classic posture is cross legged on floor(Sukhasana) or a big
chair with soft cushion.
Straighten your spine
Imagine yourself supported by a string hanging from ceiling
connected to the top of your head.
Breathe deeply through your nose
Inhale to full up lungs and then exhale slowly to expel all the
air, observing breath all the time
How to Meditate?

12. Physical Benefits of Meditation
Decrease the physical tension
Delete disorders caused by tension
Lowers blood pressure
Relax again stress
Strengthens the immune system
Slows the aging process
Recharge our batteries

13. Psychological benefits of meditation
Calm
Soothes
Helps to be tolerant and sensitive
Helps to control our anger
Energizes
Helps to be confident
It helps personal growth

14. Benefits of Meditation at Work or Study
Improves concentration
Improves memory
Lowers distraction
Easy to grasp
Helps to be more creative

15. What changes a person experience
after meditation?
Brings simplicity and balance in life.
Removes complexity to personal growth
Life long discipline.
Helps to inculcate the qualities like
tolerance, compassion
Awakens a sense of wonder