Impact of Yoga and Meditation on Cognitive Functions of Students.

Abstract

Yoga, an ancient Indian system of thought as well as practice is very pertinent to the treatment and prevention of psychological disorders, as well as the maintenance and promotion of physical and psychological well-being. Yoga focuses on retraining or educating the mental processes. Meditation has been used in recent years to help people attain health, cure diseases, and useful in many kind of health related problems. Taken together, this system provides a way of life that enhances a sense of well-being in people. The present study was an attempt to explore impact of yoga and meditation on cognitive functions of students. Results obtained in the study shows that there are significant differences were present in the yoga practicing students than non- yoga practicing students.