Impact of online yoga teaching on student’s mental health

Abstract

   The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant shift in the way education is delivered, with many students now attending online classes. This shift has also impacted extracurricular activities, including physical fitness and mental health programs. Yoga is one such program that has been widely adopted as a means of improving mental health and wellbeing. This study aimed to investigate the impact of online yoga classes on students' mental health. A total of 50 students participated in the study, with 25 in the intervention group and 25 in the control group. The intervention group was attending online yoga classes since last eight weeks, while the control group did not attend any yoga classes. Participants completed a pre- and post-intervention survey that assessed their stress levels, anxiety, depression, and overall mood. The results showed a significant improvement in stress levels, anxiety, and overall mood in the intervention group compared to the control group. However, there was no significant improvement in depression levels. These findings suggest that online yoga classes can be an effective means of improving students' mental health, particularly in terms of reducing stress and anxiety. Further research is needed to explore the long-term impact of online yoga classes on students' mental health and wellbeing.

Key words:- Yoga, Online yoga teaching, Mental health, Advantages, disadvantages, Government initiatives.