Education
State Mandates 10-Minute Yoga Sessions in All Government Primary Schools
The Education Department has introduced a compulsory 10‑minute yoga and pranayama routine at the start of each school day to boost mental discipline and physical health among students.
The Education Department of Karnataka has rolled out a mandatory yoga and pranayama program for all government primary schools, requiring a ten‑minute session at the beginning of each school day.
The initiative aims to enhance students' mental discipline and physical well‑being, aligning with broader health and wellness goals.
Schools will integrate the routine into daily schedules, with teachers trained to lead the exercises. Officials expect improved concentration and health outcomes for pupils.
The move follows a growing emphasis on holistic education and could serve as a model for other states.
The initiative aims to enhance students' mental discipline and physical well‑being, aligning with broader health and wellness goals.
Schools will integrate the routine into daily schedules, with teachers trained to lead the exercises. Officials expect improved concentration and health outcomes for pupils.
The move follows a growing emphasis on holistic education and could serve as a model for other states.