Say Goodbye to Exam Stress with Yoga and Meditation

Exam times demand a lot of concentration, dedication, effort, and hard work. This is the time when most students indulge in thorough study practices to attain perfection in their preparations. However, it is important to make sure that during this preparatory time, students don’t feel worn out or tired owing to the enormous efforts they put in. As such, they need something to freshen up their tired minds and body.

Yoga and meditation have always been the means to attain good health, and the practice of these can be traced back to ancient times. While yoga helps improve blood circulation, body agility, and brain functionalities, meditation empowers the mind by making it more focused.

Studies have revealed that students who practice yoga and meditation stay fit and energetic even when they go through tiring schedules before exams. A sound body and a sound mind are the best combinations that any student can ask for, and yoga and meditation ensure the same. Here are some of the top benefits of practicing yoga and meditation that students can experience during exam preparation time.

Reduces fatigue

Yoga is all about keeping the physiological processes perfect. Throughout the day, our body gathers a lot of toxins through several physiological activities, which can be easily removed and decreased with the help of yoga. Yoga allows the blood to circulate properly, enhancing the oxygen supply to the cells of every body part. This, in turn, keeps the entire body free from toxins and free radicals and makes the person feel fresh for longer. No matter how hectic your exam preparation schedules are, if you can take out a little time to practice yoga, it is surely going to benefit you.

Maintains body flexibility

When the students study for hours sitting in one place, the body movement gets restricted, and the regular physiological activities of the body get reduced as well. Yoga can help the body to maintain its natural course of work by allowing the body to move flexibly. In yoga, several poses and gestures can be found, which are known to have a specific impact on limbs, gastrointestinal systems, circulatory systems, and excretory systems of the body. The release of energy by the cells also gets augmented by yoga practices. Also, the increased blood circulation supplies more oxygen to the brain which keeps the brain cells free from fatigue and the feeling of stress. Hence, opting for yoga is always a smart choice while going through a tight schedule before and even during the exams.

Strengthens the Mind

Meditation is an old practice that the ancient ascetics and saints had immense faith in. It is said that meditation can control the mind and make it act according to one’s wish. If you are experiencing a loss of focus and determination during the exam preparation time owing to the increased level of fatigue consequent from excessive hard work, try to invest some time in meditation. Choose a calm corner and a comfortable environment and sit in a posture that suits you for some time. Try to meditate for a while, and this will improve your level of concentration and focus immediately. Regular practice of meditation is also helpful in enhancing willpower by removing all the negative vibes of your mind. Hence, to stay agile and positive, meditation can be a smart way for every student, to appear for examinations.

At JP International School, one of the leading schools in Greater Noida, we believe that the purpose of education should be to make the learners ready for every situation and capable of handling stress whenever required. Examinations are an integral part of the education system, and every student must remain prepared to deal with the stress it brings in. To that end, yoga and meditation help the learners to stay away from the unnecessary stress and anxiety that the exam preparation times might impose. Regular yoga classes and meditation sessions are a part of the list of our extra-curricular activities at JPIS, which help the students to keep their balance even during the times when the study hours stretch beyond the regular. All our students, thus, handle the examination stress with ease and stay free from the anxiety that sometimes impacts the performance adversely.