This centuries-old discipline benefits people of all ages. Studies conducted on students from all around the world have found that meditation improved mental well-being, academic skills, and social abilities in students.
Youngsters who were taught meditation in the school reported better concentration on their tasks. They were also more self-confident and had a more positive outlook on life. Meditation has been shown to promote a stronger self-identity and higher optimism.
In today’s hectic world, students are struggling with the demands of school and personal life. Many times, they end up feeling overwhelmed. External factors, such as social media, peer pressure, and family problems, only make things worse. In the long run, it improves mental focus and brain function. This makes it particularly beneficial for young people.
This discipline strengthens the mind-body connection, promoting healthy behaviors. Currently, researchers are studying its beneficial effects on teens with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Students who meditate are able to handle stress better and experience more positive emotions. Meditation helps ease stress by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system. At the same time, it decreases activity in the sympathetic nervous system.
When you’re stressed or worried, your body enters the fight-or-flight mode and cortisol levels go up. Meditation helps lower cortisol levels and improves the body’s ability to cope with stress. Young people who meditate for just a few minutes a day feel less stressed before exams and school projects. Other studies have found that students’ creativity and intelligence improved after meditating for 15 minutes twice daily. This discipline may improve brain function, increase optimism, and enhance alertness. Transcendental meditation appears to be the most beneficial for students.
Meditation Improves Students’ Behavior
According to a study that involved at-risk secondary school students, meditation may improve academic achievement. Subjects who practice transcendental meditation for one year obtained higher scores at English, math, and academic performance tests. This practice helps reduce mental clutter and offsets the negative effects of stress, which in turn, increases brain processing skills. Some studies report a whopping 50 percent reduction in anxiety and stress after just one session.
The benefits of meditation don’t end here. This ancient discipline can improve a student’s life on every level. With regular practice, it leads to:
Meditation promotes mental and emotional well-being. When you meditate, you focus on the present moment and de-clutter your mind. This causes positive changes in your mindset and lifts your mood.
Additionally, this practice increases serotonin levels in the brain, which makes you feel happier and more positive. Researchers at the University of Oregon have found that meditation activates the brain areas that help people regulate behavior according to their goals. In layman’s terms, it improves your decision-making skills and boosts cognitive performance, setting you up for success.
A lesser-known benefit of meditation is its ability to reduce destructive behaviors, such as smoking and drug abuse. These problems are common among students and young people.. Transcendental meditation has been shown to reduce antisocial behavior and substance abuse problems. It’s actually up to three times more effective than conventional medicines.
Nowadays, many students are dealing with trauma and major stressors at school or at home. This makes it hard for them to sit in class and focus on their tasks. Meditation can help these kids manage their emotions and sustain attention for longer periods of time. It also improves overall mental health and eases anxiety symptoms. After just a few sessions, most students feel happier and more relaxed. Evidence shows that meditation may reduce aggression among youngsters and even ward off fatigue. It’s also a great way to boost their immune systems and protect them from illnesses.
More and more teachers are using this discipline when working with autistic children. Research indicates that meditation can decrease misbehavior and help young autistic children who might have trouble paying attention. This practice is typically used along with deep breathing, mindfulness, and positive affirmations. A moving meditation, transcendental meditation, Zen meditation, and prayer meditation are particularly effective for these students.
Written by
Ms. Toshani Bhamre
MBA-MITWPU, Pune
Intern- VidyarthiMitra.org.
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