Research on the Benefits of Meditation and Yoga in children
Meditation and Yoga can be used to rest the mind, body and spirit assisting children with techniques for restful sleep. Various breathing practices help center one with mental, physical, and spiritual benefits. Meditation and Yoga have been shown to aid people dealing with disease prevention and treatments.
A number of studies in school settings also show improved attention and behavior. Some research has shown benefits for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, school performance, sleep, behavior problems, and eating disorders.
There are also physical benefits to meditation and yoga calm the nervous system and decreases stress hormones. Studies have shown benefits for gastrointestinal symptoms, headaches, obesity, HBP, pain sensitivity, and supports the immune function. For example, there are many clinical trials today looking at the effect of meditation and mindful breathing techniques which have proven to relieve stress anger and anxiety including PTSD.