Let’s face it. Teens today are a stressed out lot. From weekly test pressures to preparing for the all important board examinations; from career choice dilemmas to churning out 8-page submissions in under an hour.
Examination stress leading to sleeplessness, irritability, poor health and wayward food habits among other undesirable traits are all commonly observed by parents and family members. But it need not be this way. Studies weren’t meant to be a chore, and examinations were never intended to cause students to go blank.
What lacks in today’s times, is the ability to handle the pressure, physically as well as mentally. Instead of trying to run faster than the next, try slowing down instead, and equipping yourself with the necessary tools to take you the long haul until the finish line in top gear.
Yoga sessions specially designed to cater to the needs of students can help them in more ways than one could imagine.
>> Attain Mindfulness, the process of getting the mind to focus on the here and now – not what might have been or what you’re worried could be. This helps students stop anticipating the worst and focus on the task at hand.
>> Release stress from your shoulders and back after all that time rounded over a computer or book. Poor posture can lead to headache, sore back, and compromised health. Undoing the effects of this is not always as simple as sitting up straight.
>> Calm the mind and give it a chance to slow down. If it doesn’t, be prepared to feel anxious and restless after a full night’s sleep. A calm mind will be more receptive to new information, and a sharper memory will help you retain what you read without having to go back to it over and over.
>> Wake up! The early morning classes or all the late nights studying making you feel overwhelmed and tired? Let Yoga boost your energy and make your mind sharper. Feel rejuvenated to face the day ahead and make the most of it.
>> Improve concentration using Yoga and Meditative techniques if you are having trouble paying attention in lectures or having to force yourself to complete that assignment. Focusing the mind requires practice. Meditation, at its heart, is simply learning to pay attention. Concentration is undoubtedly a leading contributor to success in education.
>> Learn to sit better. Yes you read that right. Sitting still is uncomfortable for students (and others). Legs fall asleep, backs hurt, muscles grow stiff. Discomfort is a distraction. Practicing Yoga helps you cope with all that time holed up in the library for non-stop studying.
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