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PUPILS are a school in Bahrain have been urged to rid themselves of the examination blues and anxiety with deep breathing exercises.
The helpful tips came during an address by Indian Embassy’s teacher of Indian culture Rudresh Kumar Singh to Indian School Bahrain (ISB) students during a Stress Free Studies Workshop.
“The yogic practice of pranayama or deep breathing can be the ultimate stress-buster,” he said. “Whenever you feel scared or anxious during your exams, just close your eyes and take several long deep breaths.
“Make sure you inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth - you will find the nervousness dissipate in no time!”
He believes yoga and meditation can go a long way in improving students’ memory skills and concentration to help boost performance during examinations.
The coming months of March and April are the annual season of tough CBSE board exams and often cause ‘a wave of anxiety’ for students of Class 10 and 12.
According to the school, the most common woes of students includes pupils not being able to remember what they’ve studied, a loss of sleep and energy, lack of concentration and ‘frightful nightmares’ related to the exams.
The deep breathing yoga exercise boost the supply of oxygen to the brain and helps it work more efficiently.
“Practice any simple meditation for a few minutes just before you start your studies,” urged Rudresh.
“It helps you learn faster and retain information longer, without getting distracted.”
A separate yoga session was also staged for ISB teachers of the Isa Town campus.
