Exploring the Intersection of Yoga and Social Studies: Understanding Its Impact on Social Development

Abstract

This paper is focuses the affecting in social studies Phenomenon on Yoga: The word 'Yoga' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Yuj', meaning 'to join' or 'to yoke' or 'to unite.' It is a spiritual discipline based on very subtle science; it is focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. Yoga practices ensure blood flow all over the body, toxin releases and body becomes healthy. The researcher has used the secondary data from books, newspaper, and historical events. Similarly, the researcher has used the descriptive method. There are different periods of Yog such as Vedic Yoga (ca.3000 – 4000 BCE), Pre-classical (2000–1000 BCE), Classical (184 BC to 148 BC), Post-classical Yoga (800 AD to 1700 AD) and Modern period since 1700 A.D. Yoga- geography influences on the body and mind of the students in every sphere of their development. Yoga-Geography balances both hemisphere of the brain, develops full mind, raises consciousness in their classes, increases self-regulation, cultivates physical fitness, generate positive classroom climate. The term Yoga-Geography’ which is going to be introduced through present study can be the future solution to the students for perfect self-realization by using modern tools and techniques.

Keywords: Yoga, Liberation, Social studies, Period, Space, Classrooms.