Scoping Review of Yoga in Schools: Mental Health and Cognitive Outcomes in Both Neurotypical and Neurodiverse Youth Populations

Hart, Niamh; Fawkner, Samantha; Niven, Ailsa; Booth, Josephine N.

doi:10.3390/children9060849

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“…A recent scoping review reported evidence of positive effects of school-based yoga programs on academic performance in neurotypical as well as neurodiverse populations (Hart et al., 2022). However, the yoga condition in our design did not result specifically in increased pseudoword learning for children who are DHH after one session.…”

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“…Physical activity is associated with increased learning in general (Hart et al, 2022;Loprinzi et al, 2023;Robinson et al, 2023;Roig et al, 2013;Winter et al, 2007), and with increased word learning in particular (Lund et al, 2020;Mavilidi et al, 2015;Salis, 2013;Schmidt-Kassow et al, 2014). Often this physical activity is conceptualized as a break in the cognitive task of learning; for example, in a review paper, Mahar (2011) reported that short physical activity breaks resulted in a small to moderate increase in attention-on-task in school-age children.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Effects of Integrating Different Types of Physical Activity Into Virtual Rapid Word Learning Instruction for Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Werfel,

Lund

2024

Topics in Language Disorders

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The purpose of this study was to compare three intervention conditions in virtual rapid word learning instruction for young children who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH): traditional, general physical activity, and semantic richness physical activity. We focused on an initial step in learning a new word: mapping a word form to a referent. Fourteen children who are DHH and 14 children with typical hearing (TH) participated in a pseudoword-learning virtual session in each condition, and receptive and expressive knowledge of targeted pseudowords was assessed. Of interest was the impact of different types of physical activity on rapid learning of word-like forms. There was an interaction of group and condition for expressive production of pseudowords. Children who were DHH learned to produce more pseudowords in the general physical activity condition, whereas children with TH learned to produce more pseudowords in the semantic richness physical activity condition. There were no effects of group or condition on receptive learning of pseudowords. Children who are DHH can rapidly map word-like forms to referents via teleintervention, and physical activity may interact with word learning differently for children who are DHH and children with TH.

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Effects of Integrating Different Types of Physical Activity Into Virtual Rapid Word Learning Instruction for Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Werfel,

Lund

2024

Topics in Language Disorders

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“…For example, de Oliveira (2020) within their scoping review of yoga and emotional-social intelligence in children and youth, concluded yoga may be of significant value in supporting emotional, social intelligence, development among youth presenting with a variety of issues such as social and behavioral problems, substance abuse, autism, trauma, obesity, ADHD and other psychiatric conditions. Conversely, Hart et al (2022) aimed to map out the relationship between yoga in schools and mental health and cognition among the neurodiverse and neurotypical youth populations. They found that despite a diversity in school-based yoga programs examined, there was clear evidence supporting the benefits of yoga in schools.…”

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Yoga in schools that contributes to a positive classroom atmosphere for young children and educators: a PRISMA scoping review

Martin,

Peck,

Terry

2024

Front. Educ.

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IntroductionThis scoping review aims to examines yoga taught to children in a variety of different educational settings including after-school and in-school activity. Yoga has been found to support children in regard to wellbeing in a number of ways.MethodsA scoping review using a systematic approach was undertaken using EBSCO, CINAHL, Medline and Psycinfo. Google Scholar was used to search for grey literature and journal reference lists reviewed.ResultsFourteen studies were identified within the review that describe how children are able to understand and regulate their bodies through movement. As such four main themes were identified and included: (1) yoga and psychological wellbeing in school children; (2) yoga and self-regulation in pre-school children (3) yoga and cognitive function in school children; and (4) yoga and contemplative practices.ConclusionChildren who participate in yoga during and after school were framing their world using their own creativity and fantasy in an attempt to understand and navigate it. The physical and psychological difficulty of some of the yoga shapes assisted children to develop a persistent mindset which enabled them to use in other unrelated contexts, such as difficulties at school.

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“…Yoga practice includes participation in physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation practices ( Govindaraj et al, 2016 ). Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of school-based yoga programs for Indian children and youth in improving mental health and cognitive performance ( Kauts & Sharma, 2009 ; Singh, 2018 ; Hart et al, 2022 ; Telles et al, 2014 ). Yoga practice also enhances the musculoskeletal system, including improving muscle strength, manual dexterity, and grip strength ( Raghuraj & Telles, 1997 ; Mandanmohan et al, 2003 ).…”

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“…Given the rising global prevalence of yoga, it is important to understand yoga’s association with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), a key determinant in NCD prevention ( CDC, 2022 ; 24-Hour Movement Guidelines, n.d ; Participaction, 2022 ). Current research on the effects of yoga on children and youth has been notably limited, especially considering that it is a culturally-appropriate intervention that could significantly benefit Indian children and youth ( Kauts & Sharma, 2009 ; Singh, 2018 ; Hart et al, 2022 ; Telles et al, 2014 ). Thus, this study aims to investigate the association between yoga practice and MVPA among children and youth in India, while controlling for sociodemographic and related contextual factors, to inform culturally-appropriate physical activity interventions.…”

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Association between yoga and related contextual factors with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity among children and youth aged 5 to 17 years across five Indian states

Patel,

Ibrahim,

Bhawra

et al. 2024

PeerJ

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Physical inactivity is one of the four key preventable risk factors, along with unhealthy diet, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption, underlying most noncommunicable diseases. Promoting physical activity is particularly important among children and youth, whose active living behaviours often track into adulthood. Incorporating yoga, an ancient practice that originated in India, can be a culturally-appropriate strategy to promote physical activity in India. However, there is little evidence on whether yoga practice is associated with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) accumulation. Thus, this study aims to understand how yoga practice is associated with MVPA among children and youth in India. Data for this study were obtained during the coronavirus disease lockdown in 2021. Online surveys capturing MVPA, yoga practice, contextual factors, and sociodemographic characteristics, were completed by 5 to 17-year-old children and youth in partnership with 41 schools across 28 urban and rural locations in five states. Linear regression analyses were conducted to assess the association between yoga practice and MVPA. After controlling for age, gender, and location, yoga practice was significantly associated with MVPA among children and youth (β = 0.634, p < 0.000). These findings highlight the value of culturally-appropriate activities such as yoga, to promote physical activity among children and youth. Yoga practice might have a particularly positive impact on physical activity among children and youth across the world, owing to its growing global prevalence.

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Scoping Review of Yoga in Schools: Mental Health and Cognitive Outcomes in Both Neurotypical and Neurodiverse Youth Populations

Cited by 14 publications

References 86 publications

Effects of Integrating Different Types of Physical Activity Into Virtual Rapid Word Learning Instruction for Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Effects of Integrating Different Types of Physical Activity Into Virtual Rapid Word Learning Instruction for Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Yoga in schools that contributes to a positive classroom atmosphere for young children and educators: a PRISMA scoping review

Association between yoga and related contextual factors with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity among children and youth aged 5 to 17 years across five Indian states

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