Yoga as a Tool of Inner Governance for Aspirants of Competitive Examinations

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21273614

Vaishnavi Tripathi¹, Sadhana Yadav², and Pinki Gautam³ (Department of Psychology, JDGPGC, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh^1,3 and Department of Psychology, Juhari Devi Girls’ P. G. College, CSJMU, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh²)

One of the highly challenging areas of modern education system is competitive examinations, where success not only depends on knowledge but also on mental balance, emotional control, self-regulation and cognitive ability. The present study aims to analyze the ways through which yoga can help develop “inner governance,” i.e., self-control, emotional stability and cognitive management. On the basis of the available review of literature, the current study analyzes the effects of yoga on cognitive improvement, stress management, sleep quality, and emotional balance. It also establishes that yoga may be an effective and supportive tool for the aspirants of competitive examinations.