In their adulthood, most people reminisce about their childhood and remember it as a beautiful and carefree time. Kids are often advised by adults to enjoy their childhood because it is the only time in life when one is not burdened by thoughts of the future. However, this is only partially true. Certainly, kids are not mature enough to think about the consequences of their actions or what the future holds for them but they have their own sets of problems: academic performance, peer pressure, treatment from adults, societal environment and expectations, and much more. These stresses adversely affect a child’s behavior, food habits, physical growth, health, performance in school and their interactions with other children. For further queries email gssyworld@gmail.com or call (+91)8369754399

Guru Siyag’s Yoga (GSY) can alleviate the negative effect these problems have on kids, and also cultivate their latent abilities and talents. GSY is an easy-to-do meditation and chanting based practice that can be easily included in children’s daily activities in school and at home. The practice involves the chanting (silent, mental repetition) of a mantra, and meditation twice a day for 15 minutes each. When done regularly, GSY is seen to benefit children in the following ways:

1. Reduces Stress: It is popularly, and incorrectly, assumed that meditation means becoming thought-less. It in fact means quieting the mind. Let us understand this with an example: dirt is added to a glass of clean water and stirred thoroughly. The dirt swirls around the glass for a while and then gradually begins to settle down at the bottom. After a while the clean water is visible again. Much in the same way, when one meditates thoughts swirl around the mind for a while. The practitioner continues to focus on chanting the mantra. Soon thoughts settle down and the mind is quiet. When the mind becomes quiet, it has a calming effect on the entire body and stress is immediately reduced.
2. Improved Academic Performance: Reduced stress in turn increases alertness and sharpens focus. Students who practice GSY report an increase in their ability to grasp even the most complex subjects with ease. Increased concentration also means they are able to memorize and retain lessons quickly.
3. Reduced Anxiety and Depression: Every few days we come across cases of students who are crippled by fear of academic failure, and commit suicide. If their schools or colleges included a 15-minute break time for meditation, such tragic events could be averted. Students who practice GSY are better able to deal with exam stress and performance anxiety. Meditating before an exam, and even before studying, helps calm the mind and body down, and focus on the task at hand. GSY strengthens emotional equilibrium – in the face of failure, the student-practitioner is able to calmly evaluate the situation, and instead of being depressed or emotional, they prepare themselves for a better performance.
4. Out-of-the-box ideas: Creative thinking receives a big boost through GSY. Students are able to come up with novel ideas and concepts. This is especially crucial for students who want to get into research, innovation, design or any creative field.
5. Happier State of Mind: GSY Meditation has a positive impact on the student’s overall personality. They feel happier and self-assured. Many children describe feeling a growth in their optimism, confidence and their ability to face challenges and learning new skills. A happy state of mind also points to kids feeling less threatened by their peers and a disinterest in aggressive behavior. They are better able to empathize with people around them which in turn results in improved social skills and inter-personal relationships.
6. Promotes Evolved Thinking: By growing more empathetic, kids begin to grow more perceptive toward others’ needs, and also respond to them in an appropriate manner. In many instances, children give up a prized possession or savings to help the less fortunate. In others, children recognize bullying and are able to stand up against in their own or their friends’ defense.