EFFECT OF YOGASANA AND ANULOM VILOM PRANAYAMA PRACTICE ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AMONG YOGA TEACHERS TRAINING STUDENTS
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https://doi.org/10.47413/vidya.v3i1.450Keywords:
Classical Hathayoga, Yogasana, Pranayama, Emotional intelligence, Psychology, EIA-SANS, Yoga teachers training course (YTTC) studentsAbstract
Background: This study tries to find out the effect of Yogasana and Anulom Vilom Pranayama on Emotional Intelligence among Yoga teacher training students. Method: This study included 120 participants of 45 days Yoga Teachers Training Course (YTTC) from Lakulish Yoga University, Ahmedabad. Data were gathered using the “Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS-sans)” Here research design single group pre-test and post-test was used. For data analysis paired T-test was used. Results: The results showed a considerable improvement in emotional intelligence. Mean difference (Pre - Post) is -3.46 & 95% confidence interval: Ranges from -4.10 to -2.81. It means one can be 95% confident that the true mean difference lies within this interval. the low P value (p < 0.0001) and the large t-statistic:10.6078. Conclusion & Findings: Practicing Yogasana and Pranayama has been shown to enhance Emotional Intelligence, which in turn improves interpersonal relationships both personally and professionally. For a yoga trainer, heightened Emotional Intelligence brings several advantages, such as better understanding nonverbal cues from participants, adjusting behavior to meet their needs, making sound decisions, and fostering respect and affection from students.
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