2024, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part A

Introduction: Yoga is basically a spiritual practice that aims to achieve harmony between the mind and body through a very subtle science. Yoga is an effective means of enhancing both mental and physical health and wellbeing. Over 5,000 years ago, the Indus Sarasvati civilization in northern India created the foundations of yoga. The Rig Veda, one of the oldest sacred texts, is where the word “yoga” first appeared. Yoga should be incorporated into daily activities in schools, workplaces, civil Society organizations, and communities in order to support each nation’s mission to meet the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of 15% relative reduction in physical inactivity by 2030.

Methodology: The objectives of the study.

The current research design pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test research design, at the High School Jamuhar, Rohtas. The total sample size was consisting of 50 sample were selected by using of non-Probability sampling. The total Sample size was consisting of 50 sample was collected purposive sampling technique. The data was collected, analysed and interpreted based on descriptive and inferential statistics and test to determine the significant association between the pre-test knowledge score and selected demographics profiles of study participant.

Result: The current study of revealed that in the pre-test out of 50 students, 20 (40%) students had possessed inadequate knowledge and 30 (60%) had moderately adequate knowledge. In the post-test 15 (30%) Had moderately adequate knowledge, 02 (04%) had inadequate knowledge and 33 (66%) had adequate knowledge. That ‘t’ value 23.90 was compared with tabulated table Value at the level of p< 0.05 was significant. Thus it was concluded that teaching programme was statistically effective.

Discussion and Conclusion: The study results show that the structured teaching program facilitate them to improve knowledge regarding benefits of yoga among school going children.