Abstract

EFFECTS OF BRAINGYM EXERCISES VERSUS SUPER BRAIN YOGA ON COGNITION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS

*Manjula S., Dr. P. Senthil Selvam and Harini N. S.

Abstract

Background of the study: Cognition is a term for the mental processes that take place in the brain which include attention, memory, concentration, imagination, and creativity. According to Dr. Shamla Pazare, Brain Gym Exercises improves cognition. It stimulates specific brain pathways and promotes neural adaptation and reorganization. Super Brain Yoga has emerged as a promising complementary therapy for improving mental health and cognitive function. Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to compare the effects of brain gym exercises versus super brain yoga on cognition among college students. Objective of the study  To assess the effects of brain gym exercises on cognition among college students.  To assess the effects of Super brain yoga on cognition among college students  To compare the effects of brain gym exercises versus Super brain yoga on cognition among college students. Methodology: This study consists of 30 samples of age 18-23 years who were separated into two groups. Group A consisting of 15 subjects and Group B with 15 subjects. Brain gym exercises was given to Group A for a period of six weeks, 45 minutes per day for 5 days a week. Super Brain Yoga was given to Group B for 3 sets of 21 repetitions per day for 5 days a week for a period of six weeks. Outcome measures: Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) and the concentration questionnaire. Result: The results were statistically analysed based on the pre-test and post-test values of MAAS and Concentration questionnaire. Conclusion: Brain gym exercise showed a significant improvement on Cognition among college students.

Keywords: Cognition, Brain Gym, Super Brain Yoga, Attention, concentration.