Assessing The Impact Of Yogic Balancing Asanas on Flexibility Among High School Students of Indore Division
Keywords:
yoga, flexibility, balancing asanas, adolescents, physical educationAbstract
Flexibility is a vital component of physical fitness and plays a significant role in adolescent development. With the increasing academic pressure and sedentary lifestyle among students, there is a growing need to integrate fitness-enhancing activities into school programs. This study investigates the effects of yogic balancing asanas on the flexibility of high school students in the Indore division. A quasi-experimental design was employed involving 60 students aged 14 to 17 years. The participants were divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group underwent a 6-week yoga training program focusing on balancing asanas such as Vrikshasana, Garudasana, and Natarajasana. Flexibility was assessed using the Sit-and-Reach Test before and after the intervention. The findings revealed a significant improvement in flexibility among students in the experimental group compared to those in the control group. The study recommends incorporating yoga into school physical education to improve student health and physical development.
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