INTEGRATED YOGA MODULE AND ITS EFFECT ON SOCIAL MATURITY AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF GOVERNMENT BOYS/GIRLS SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS OF BINDAPUR

Abstract

Abstract: Happiness and Health is one of the key aspects for all round development of an individual. It has a significant effect in contributing social maturity as well as academic achievement. In recent days, Integrated Yoga has proved a milestone in achieving good health and happiness among all age group. It helps students in the attainment of desired level of social maturity. This research pertains to the impact of Integrated Yoga module on the social maturity and academic performance of senior secondary school students. Our research is in line with prior studies, which emphasized the need of various social skills which are needed to cope of with unwarranted situation coming before a person. UNICEF itself has acknowledged psychosocial and interpersonal skills on par with literacy and numeracy skills. According to “Hurlock (1950)” "social development means attaining maturity in social relations. Social relations are to be effective and meaningful; one needs to cultivate the social skills which enable him/her to deal with people in a diplomatic manner. Researches indicates that regular practice of Integrated Yoga has increased various skills like loyalty, sincerity, kindness, concentration, confidence, self-identity, decision making ability etc. and reduced stress, anxiety and negative behavior etc. Thus integration of yoga in the curriculum at school level will make the path easy to achieve ultimate goal of social maturity and academic development.