Effect of Yoga on Physical Education

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the effects of yoga on attention control (AC) and mood states in graduate students with high and low sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) in a physical education course setting. Motor skill intervention programs in childhood have been effective in providing participants benefits on motor, affective, and social development. Recognizing the benefits of yoga’ practice to promote overall health, in recent years, yoga programs for children have been implemented in several countries and recently also in Brazil. Although yoga is an ancient practice that seeks a balance between the body, mind and emotions and the literature highlight its benefits on the motor, physical, cognitive, and social aspects, its effectiveness on child development is scarce. Yoga programs have gain popularity; however, there is a lack of studies in this field, especially involving school‑age children. Furthermore, studies are very restricted and focus on the analysis of few aspects of participants’ improvements.