An Analytical Study of the Impact of Yoga on the Mental Health of Youth

Abstract

“During the course of study, the youth go through a process of development where the leader of success and failure has to be crossed. When youth fail, they face mental health problems.” (Denver 2020). The similarly family and social pressure also create problem in mental health. At present, polluted environment, vitamin-free food and drink have affected our overall health in the changing environment.  Yoga gives us mental strength also with physical prosperity. Yoga gives relief from mental stress. “By combining breath and awareness, the mind can be kept alert.” (Saraswati 2015). Yoga is helpful in development for the youth. Regular practice of yoga makes the brain strong. The above study aims to know the effect of yoga on the mental health of the youth. Mental Health Battery of Singh and Sen Gupta (2019) was administered on the final sample of 60 participants, as hypothesized positive effect of yoga on the mental health of youth has been observed.