Management of Mental Health with Yogic Practices in the Era of Mobile Phone and Social Networking

Abstract

Evolution in technology is drastically becoming automatic and making life easier. Among those technologies, mobile phones are fast changing technology that is equipping humans to work from anywhere. Social Networking Sites (SNS)are one of the most potent tools in the hands of the adolescents to reach out the World.  Excessive usage and dependency on mobile phones and social networks make them addicted to such an extent that it adversely affects them overall. Today’s people are putting technology to varied use, from texting, tweeting, chatting, updating status, social media etc. The high dependency and prolonged use of mobile phones has led to serious mental health implications. Yoga is the method by which the restless mind becomes calm and the energy directed into constructive channels. The purpose of this paper is to improve mental health of those addicted to mobile phones and social networking with yoga.  Yoga has now acquired global acceptance and is used therapeutically to improve human health not only in India but also in other countries. It has been found to enhance focus, clarity, memory and concentration, and helps in achieving heightened state of awareness of body and mind.