Effect of Yogic Practices on Physical Self-Worth on Male School Going Students

Yoga is a scientific system, which brings harmony in body and mind. It is the very rational and scientific method by which a state of equilibrium in mind and body is achieved. Self-perfection or state of divinity is yoga. The yogic concept refers to the working of body and mind for a homeostatic mechanism, which contributes to a balanced integrated functioning in both external and internal stimulants. There are many branches of yoga: raja, hatha, jnana, karma, bhakti, mantra, kundalini, and laya, to name but a few, and many texts explain them in detail. Each individual needs to find those yoga‘s most suited to his/her particular personality and need. In the last half of this century, hatha yoga has become the most well-known and widely practiced of the systems. However, the concept of what constitutes yoga is broadening as more people take it up, and this knowledge is spreading. In the ancient texts, hatha yoga consists of the shat karmas, cleansing practices, only. Today, however, hatha yoga commonly embraces the practices of asana, Pranayama, Mudra, and Bandha as well Yoga is one of popular forms of treatments suggested and adopted by millions of people around the world. It also helps the healthy people to keep them fit and running. It is not only in the country of India that the yoga is practiced, but also in numerous other countries of world. Self-worth as ―the sense of one‘s own value or worth as a person.‖ However, there are many ways for a person to value themselves and assess their worth as a human being, and some of these are more psychologically beneficial than others. In this article, we discuss the value of true self-worth, how to build this type of self-worth and why so many of us lack a feeling of worthiness.

The purpose of the present study was to find out the effect of yogic practices on physical self-worth on male school going students

Total hundred (100) school going male students (50 experimental group and 50 control group) were selected randomly as subjects in the age group of 15-20 years from Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya Tikri Khurd, Delhi, India. Before the training pre data was collected from the selected subjects and after the 4 weeks training post data was collected. Paired sample ‗t‘ test was employed to find the effect of

The data was collected by using the physical self-perception (worth) profile (PSPP) by Fox, K. R. & Corbin C. B., (1989)

The training program was executed only for experimental group for 4 weeks, five days in a week, 60 minutes a day in the morning at 6:00 am and control group were did not participate in the training programme, but they perform their daily schedule. experimental group practiced Asana (Surya Namaskar, Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, Halasana, Bhujangasana, Shalbhasana, Dhanurasana,Chakrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Paschimottanasana, Vajrasana, Yogamudra,Standing kati chakrasana, Tadasana and Shavasana), Pranayamas (Anulom-Vilom and Bhastrika pranayama) and Om Chanting.

Table-1 depicts the mean & standard deviation values of pre-test data and post-test data of physical self-worth of experimental group, which were found to be 87.14±9.073 & 89.32±8.34. The mean and SD values of physical self-worth for pre and post-test data of control group was 86.52±8.01 & 86.60±7.65. The graphical representation of descriptive analysis of pre and post data (Mean and Standard deviation) of physical self-worth for both experimental and control groups has been shown in figure no. 1.

Table-2 depicts the ‗t‘ values of the paired sample t-test for pre and post test scores of physical self-worth, which shows that there is a significant effect of four weeks yogic practices on physical self-worth of male school going students as the value to be -2.036, which is significant at 0.05 level.

Table-3 depicts the ‗t‘ values of the paired sample t-test for pre and post test scores of physical self-worth, which shows that there is a no significant effect of four weeks yogic practices on physical self-worth of male school going students as the value to be -0.360, which is not significant at 0.05 level.

Yogic activities are ancient and well known Indian technique, which includes Asana, Pranayama, and meditation etc., as well as certain philosophical principles. The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of yogic practices on physical self-worth on male school going students. At the baseline the level of physical self-worth was almost same in both the groups but after the yogic practices of four weeks, the experimental group had better physical self-worth in comparison to the control group. We found that there was a significant effect of four weeks yogic practices on PSW on male school going students as the ‗t‘ value is found to be -2.036 for physical self-worth, which is significant at 0.05 level.

The asana and pranayama improve mental health power and health of controlling the organs. Practice of yoga improves are resistance power against disease and do not allow any external matter to accumulate in the body as well as in mind. Regular practice of Om Chanting keep our mood fresh which directly related to physical self-worth as a happy minded person always feel confident while doing any task in his/her life. Yogic exercises are not only for improving body health, but also has sobering effects on the mind. The mind becomes balanced and peaceful. The practice of yogic activities (Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation) is very effective activating on various required quantity and function properly.

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Assistant Professor, IGIPESS (University of Delhi), B-Block Vikaspuri, New Delhi, India