The document outlines Indian approaches to school psychology, emphasizing the cultivation of individual potential through a supportive learning environment. It discusses the guru-kula model, highlighting the importance of mentor relationships and personal growth in alignment with principles from yoga. Additionally, it addresses the qualities desirable in students and the significance of gratitude, responsibility, and self-exploration in education.

1. INDIAN APPROACHES TO
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
Yogacharya
Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani
MBBS,ADY,DPC,DSM,PGDFH,PGDY,MD (AM), FIAY, C-IAYT
Chairman International Centre for Yoga Education and
Research (ICYER) at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry.
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2. INTRODUCTION
• Each individual has different inherent
potentialities that need to be cultivated for
their ultimate manifest expression
• “vilayum payir mulayileye theriyum”
• The educational process must create an
environment in which the learning process
blossoms from within by creating an
environment furthering positive
educement
• Children are the future of the world

3. GURU KULA
• A mentor centric process with possibilities of
one-to-one interaction on a regular basis
• A 24-hr relationship based learning process
• Based on the principle of stimulating a yearning
for the higher concepts of being, while learning
the norms of natural living
• Development of the concepts of Karma, Bhakti
and Jnana Yoga in a seamless manner
• Sublimation of the Ego, a major lesson
• Emphasis on development of a Purna Purusha

4. PROCESS OF LEARNING
• Shravana
– attentive auditory imbibing of the
knowledge
• Manana
– reflective contemplation on the
knowledge
• Nidhidhyaasana
– abiding with consciousness in the
attained knowledge

5. TYPES OF STUDENTS
• Mridu
– the one capable of mild effort
• Madhya
– the one capable of moderate effort
• Adimatra
– the one capable of intense effort
• Adimatratma
– the one capable of supreme effort
tivra samveganam asannah – PYS –I:21

6. QUALITIES OF STUDENTSHIP
SADHANA CHATUSTAYA
• Viveka – discriminatory intellect
• Vairagya- dispassionate objectivity
• Shat Sampatti – the six healthy qualities
– Sama (mental control), Dama (sensory control),
Uparati (introspective withdrawal), Titiksha
(fortitude), Samadhana (concentration) and
Shraddha (faith)
• Mumukshuttva
– burning desire for the ultimate knowledge

7. DEALING WITH STUDENTS
• Sama
– Equanimity towards the noble ones
• Dana
– Concessions for the needy ones
• Bheda
– Separating the troublesome elements
• Danda
– Minimal deterrent action through judicious
punishment for betterment of all

8. maitri karuna muditopekshanam
suka duhkha punya apunya visayanam
bhavanata chitta prasadanam
Patanjala Yoga Sutra I:33
Friendliness towards those at ease with themselves (maitri
– sukha); compassion towards those who are miserable
(karuna – duhkha); cheerfulness towards the virtuous
(mudhita – punya); and indifference towards the non
virtuous (upekshanam – apunya)

9. INDIAN CONCEPTS IN LEARNING
• Development of a sense of gratitude
• Development of a sense of responsibility
• Understanding the process of self exploration
• Attainment of a relaxed state of being - yet ever
ready to face the challenges of life
• Attainment of the legitimates goals of life
• Understanding the stages of human existence
• Awareness of oneness of the universal existence
• Evolution of the student into Guru-hood by a
steady and continuous life-long process of
learning with discipline and dedication

10. Om
sahanavavathu sahanaubhunakthu
sahaveeryam karavavahai
tejaswi navadhithamasthu
ma vidhvisavahai
Om shanti shanti shantihi Om

11. THANK
YOU
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