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Integrating Yoga into School Physical Education in India: Towards a Holistic Paradigm for 21st-Century Education

Author(s) Ms. Duli Hemram
Country India
Abstract The integration of yoga into school physical education in India represents a significant shift toward holistic education in the 21st century. This study examines the strategic role of yoga in enhancing physical health, mental well-being, emotional stability, and cognitive development among school students. In alignment with the vision of the Ministry of Education, India under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, yoga is increasingly recognized as a vital component of experiential and value-based learning. The study adopts a qualitative and analytical research design, drawing on policy documents, existing literature, and contemporary educational practices to explore the multidimensional contributions of yoga to learner development. The analysis indicates that the systematic integration of yoga within the physical education curriculum can effectively address critical issues such as academic stress, sedentary lifestyles, and declining physical fitness among students. At the same time, the study identifies key challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, insufficient teacher training, and the absence of a standardized curriculum framework, which hinder the effective implementation of yoga in schools. In response, the paper proposes strategic measures to facilitate its structured and sustainable inclusion in the education system. The paper concludes that yoga, as an indigenous knowledge system, has the potential to transform school education into a more inclusive, balanced, and holistic paradigm.
Keywords Yoga, Physical Education, Holistic Development, NEP 2020, School Curriculum
Field Arts
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-10
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.73721
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