Promoting wellness by Yog techniques

SUMMARY

Krida Yog is a holistic wellness program for students to aid physical and cognitive development in the formative years (6-15 years). India has the largest population of adolescents (10-19 years) in the world – 253 million – and every fifth adolescent in the world is an Indian. Adolescents represent a vast opportunity that can transform the social and economic fortunes of the country. Many of the adult health outcomes are based on what you do in adolescence.

Yog provides training of mind and body to bring emotional balance. It is claimed that yog leads to alignment and harmony. A recent thesis suggests that yog is a tool to listen to your heart. Thus, yog may contribute to healthy development and good mental health; health promotion for children needs to include improvement of their attention, self-esteem, empowerment, and self-regulation. Krida Yog is a well-researched and planned program that combines the art of wellness, joy of recreation and the potential of learning. Replete with scientific research into these time tested ancient wisdom on child health and well-being, we have devised a curriculum in recreational play and exercise program involving yogic asanas, exercises, breathing techniques, recreational games and many value building conversations for the age group 6-15 years.