From screen fatigue to serenity: How Yoga helps reset and recharge the mind

For people all around the world, especially the young adults and corporate workers, it begins the same way every day. Eyes squinting open to a buzzing phone screen, then a shuffle to the kitchen with one of the social media apps is still open, and emails are read even before coffee is brewed. By the time noon hits, their neck hurts, their eyes sting, and the brain feels like it’s been through a marathon. Does this sound like you?
What starts as a regular workday turns into a blur of notifications, Zoom calls, reels, and rushed typing. And as our devices light up constantly, a quiet part of our mind dims because of the overstimulation and tiring activities.

The rise of screen fatigue

Being away from the screen is no longer an option for people. Little children insist on watching their favourite shows as they eat, school-going ones need their ‘game time’ on the tablets, teens and young adults need to be constantly online, and leave out the corporate workers because their whole income depends on being on the screen.
Several studies show that the average Indian adult spends over 7 hours a day staring at screens, laptops, phones, tablets, and TVs combined, and be it for remote work, online classes, social media, or streaming platforms, we’re always looking at something.
And between all this, our eyes and our mind is paying the price.
Screen fatigue, or digital fatigue, is basically the sense of mental exhaustion, irritability, and burnout that comes from prolonged exposure to screens. For example, headaches and dry eyes, difficulty concentrating, irritability or anxiety, poor sleep patterns, and much more.
With blurred lines between work and rest, even weekends feel like more scrolling than actual recovery.

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An easy way out

And between all this, people are now saying that ‘Yoga’ can be an alternative to screens and can actually help reset and recharge the mind!
Ms. Prerna Khetrapal, Founder of Kaizen Wellness says, "Yoga, for me, is far beyond a physical practice, it's a way of life that creates deep alignment between the mind, body, and spirit. Yoga is a sacred ritual that integrates movement, breathwork, and meditation to bring us into the present moment. It’s in that stillness that true healing begins. Yoga activates our intuitive wisdom, opens up our energy portals or chakras, and facilitates profound emotional and energetic release."

How to incorporate Yoga into your life

If you are someone who wishes to go from constant screen fatigue to serenity, ‘Yoga se hi Hoga’ should be your new motto.
Baba Ramdev once said "Yoga is my worship, prosperity is a by-product" , and back in the early 2000s, he gave Yoga a new light and reputation as his Yoga sessions were aired live on TV and countless Indians followed him along through the Kapalbhati, Anulom Vilom, and much more.
He helped make yoga accessible to millions, and influenced a generation to practice Yoga.
And now, this work is done not just by him, but many more Yoga gurus who host live sessions for people, sharing the little details of Yoga kriyas, and breaking down the complex poses.

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How does it help?

If you have ever noticed, people breathe shallowly when we’re glued to screens, especially when stressed. One scroll after the other shifts our attention from natural life processes to consuming content.
And Yoga encourages deep, conscious breathing, which oxygenates the brain and slows down racing thoughts.
Next, screen exposure keeps the nervous system in a state of constant alertness. This claim, that rumour, a new gossip, and the likes keep you engaged. And when performing Yoga asanas, it activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which calms the body, reduces heart rate, and allows for true rest.
Plus, Yoga helps improve hunched shoulders, tight necks (Tech neck), and back pain with poses like Bhujangasana, Balasana, and Setu Bandhasana.

Ask anyone who does Yoga, even for just 10 minutes a day, and you will see how they light up with a smile (and pride) when they talk about how Yoga improved their everyday routine.
Nibedita Jha, a resident of Kalindi Kunj, Delhi, has to survive a tough corporate job and juggle her social life. She says, “As part of my company plan, I received a discounted coupon for online Yoga sessions, and the Indian in me could not resist the discount. Soon the notification for 6:30 AM Yoga session popped up, and though I was reluctant, I started doing yoga just 30 minutes in the morning, guided by an expert. Within a week, I noticed a difference! My headaches were less, my mood was better, and I wasn’t snapping at every email anymore.”