Integration Of Yoga In Higher Education For Regular, Online And Distance Modes Of Learning

Abstract

Purpose: This article explores the efficacy of yoga in the education system and the importance of integrating yoga into higher education. It highlights the important aspects of yogic practices especially suitable for higher education students and designs an integrated yoga protocol for their daily practices towards physical and mental wellbeing. The study emphasizes that the integration of yoga in higher education should not be restricted to regular mode students alone but can be imparted to online and distance mode learners as well.

Design/methodology/approach: This article employs a theoretical general review outlook on available related literature to explore the integration of yoga in higher education irrespective of all modes of learners.

Findings: The study reveals that integrating yoga into higher education is essential and should be prioritized to enhance students' physical and mental wellbeing, potentially improving academic performance in corresponding to study stress and overall outcomes. The study concludes that yoga should be made compulsory in higher education and equally available to all students, regardless of their mode of learning (regular, online, open, or distance).

Practical implications: The study recommends incorporating physical aspects of yogic practices in school and intermediate levels, while emphasizing physical, mental, intellectual, and emotional aspects in higher education.

Originality/value: This article serves as a threshold for recent valid and authentic research on yoga and education, highlighting yoga as an essential tool to be implemented in higher education systems, thereby maintaining and enhancing the quality of education.