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Yoga Teacher Training Course Feb-12-26 Dr. Devendra Mehta

Overview This session focused on yoga and meditation interventions for ADHD, presenting evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and real-world studies. Key Points Covered Why Yoga/Meditation Works for ADHD  ADHD involves attention deficits, impulse control issues, and hyperactivity  Yoga combines movement, breath, and focused attention  Mindfulness meditation trains awareness without reactive responses  Can be integrated with standard treatments (not a replacement) Study 1: Preschoolers (2018)  23 preschoolers with ADHD  30-minute group classes twice weekly for 6 weeks  Results: Improved reaction time, fewer attention errors  Most severe cases showed best improvement  Used themed yoga (bird, ocean, jungle, space themes) Study 2: Balance and Agility  20 children in 8-week program  40-minute sessions weekly  Significant improvements in balance, reaction speed, and agility  Included warm-up, asanas, pranayama, and meditation games Study 3: Adults with ADHD  28 participants, 8-week mindfulness program  Weekly 2.5-hour groups plus daily home practice  30-40% reduction in ADHD symptoms  60% showed Greater than30% symptom improvement  Improved executive function and emotional regulation Dr. Mehta's India Study (Major Project)  Large school study in India with 1,000+ students  76 underperforming children enrolled (69 completed)  25 minutes yoga/meditation + 30 minutes play therapy  High school volunteers trained to help younger students  Results: 73% showed improvement, 50% improved academically  Improvements sustained at 6, 12, and 24-month follow-ups Limitations  Small sample sizes in most studies  Difficult to conduct large-scale RCTs  Need more rigorous controlled trials for policy changes Future Directions  Suggested sibling involvement in programs  Potential for family-wide benefits  Need for longitudinal follow-up studies