THE PRACTICE OF YOGA FOR ENHANCING EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS IN DEVELOPMENTAL AGE WITHIN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Roberta Minino, Arianna Polverino, Enrica Gallo, Mario De Luca, Emahnuel Troisi Lopez

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This systematic review examines the effect of yoga- and mindfulness-based interventions on developmental executive functions within educational settings. Following a systematic literature search, ten articles were included. Results show benefits in sustained attention, inhibitory control, working memory, cognitive flexibility and emotional regulation highlighting their multidimensional potential in educational settings


Keywords


Yoga; Mindfulness; Executive Functions; Children; Educational Settings

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