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Make yoga and meditation mandatory in primary and secondary schools in UK.

Submitted on Wednesday 20th April 2016

Published on Thursday 21st April 2016

Current status: Closed

Closed: Friday 21st October 2016

Signatures: 3,252

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Child ~ Children ~ Schools ~ UK

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Make yoga and meditation mandatory in primary and secondary schools in UK.

Petition Details

Yoga and meditation for children offers a unique possibility for every child to experience a joyful blossoming of his or her potential. Simple practices of yoga and meditation enhance a child's ability to learn. Doing yoga children connect more deeply within and to the natural world around them.

Additional Information

Increasing research evidence shows that children derive enormous benefits from yoga and meditation. Physically, it enhances their flexibility, strength, coordination and awareness. Mentally, they have enhanced sense of calmness and relaxation and their concentration improves, resulting in overall wellbeing. By integrating physical movement with breathing exercises, yoga serves as a promising form of physical and cognitive training to enhance learning related outcomes. ( Butzer et al, in press )


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