Yoga and environmental education

Khare, Pranjal and Ochoa, Anny Gabriela Molina (2024) Yoga and environmental education. In: Fostering an ecological shift through effective environmental education. IGI Global Publishing, pp. 91-106. ISBN 9798369346303

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Abstract

This chapter deals with the interplay of practice of yoga and environmental education. It analyzes in detail the intricacies of both the disciplines and puts forward the connection of yoga with the environment. It dives deeper into the different schools of yoga and how they are related in promoting environmental awareness. This chapter also discusses the philosophical foundations of yoga and explains how the core principles and beliefs of yoga relate to one's understanding of the natural world. It further explores the integration of yoga with environment education, discussing in detail the various educational approaches to it along with numerous initiatives running worldwide to bridge the gap between yoga and environmental education. This chapter emphasizes the need to utilize the combined potential of yoga and environmental education towards a sustainable future.

Item Type: Book Section
Keywords: Yoga | Environmental education
Subjects: Physical, Life and Health Sciences > Environmental Science, Policy and Law
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General)
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Education
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Law School
Depositing User: Subhajit Bhattacharjee
Date Deposited: 15 Jul 2024 06:10
Last Modified: 15 Jul 2024 10:40
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2577-3.ch007
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/8089

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