Perception of Students towards Yoga Practice in Basic Level School

Abstract

The study entitled "Perception of Students towards Yoga Practice in Basic Level School" was conducted at Janasewa Secondary School in Kirtipur, Kathmandu. The primary objective of this research was to explore students' perceptions of yoga practice at the basic level and to identify the needs of yoga practice for basic-level students. This research has been carried out based on quantitative design, utilizing a primary data source. Out of the total 286 students in classes 6, 7 and 8, sample of 150 boys and girls were randomly selected through lottery method. Data collection relied on a set of questionnaires, and the gathered information underwent tabulation, presentation under various titles and subtitles, and conversion into percent for interpretation and analysis. Analysis of the knowledge enhancement section reveals that most of the respondents were positive perception, while a few respondents were negative perception to it. Regarding the students' practice of yoga, most of the respondents were negative perception, whereas the need for yoga was perceived positively by majority of the students. To address the identified moderation, it is recommended that yoga has to incorporate compulsorily in school curriculum of basic-level schools, accompanied by the appointment of dedicated yoga teachers. This strategic approach ensures that students receive consistent and standardized yoga education. Furthermore, recognizing the micro-level scope of the current research, it is suggested to extend future studies to a macro level for a more comprehensive understanding of students' perceptions towards yoga practice in diverse settings.