Mindfulness in Physical Education

Quality physical education programs in public schools have the potential to impact healthy living habits among students. There is an increased interest in schools to create a climate that is more emotionally supportive in decreasing psychological stressors. Teaching students coping mechanisms and the importance of breath work through yoga is an excellent approach for students. Living a physically active lifestyle can have many benefits for anyone, regardless the age, race or gender. The purpose of this article is to highlight the existing knowledge base on the benefits of yoga lessons in order to motivate physical educators to consider integrating this activity in school programs.