The Efficacy of Yoga Nidra on Stress, Anxiety, and Aggression Levels in School-Going Children

Chanchal Vijay; Rameswar Pal

doi:10.5530/ijcep.2023.10.2.10

Chanchal Vijay Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, 68, Ashok Road, New Delhi, INDIA.
Rameswar Pal Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, 68, Ashok Road, New Delhi, INDIA. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6452-0951

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5530/ijcep.2023.10.2.10

Keywords: Yoga Nidra, Stress, Anxiety, Aggression, School Children.

Abstract

Background and Aim: Stress, anxiety, and aggression are very common in school-going children. It is manageable through lifestyle modifications. This trial evaluated the efficacy of Yoga Nidra on stress, anxiety, and aggression levels in school-going children. Methods: 40 students participated in this trial. They were divided into two groups viz. control group (n=20) and the experimental group (n = 20). For four weeks, the experimental group engaged in daily Yoga Nidra practice for 25 min. The Control group didn’t change their lifestyle. Questionnaire methods were used to assess stress, anxiety, and aggression. One-way ANOVA made all intergroup comparisons. A comparison of data before and after Yogic practice in each group was made using a t-test. Results: Stress, anxiety, and aggression levels decreased significantly in the experimental or Yoga Nidra group. The Control group showed no significant difference. Conclusion: Results obtained from the data analysis of the 30-day Yoga Nidra intervention show that the intervention helps reduce Stress, Anxiety, and Aggression Levels in School-Going Children.