YOGA, MEDITATION, AND PERFORMANCE PRACTICE: ENHANCING CREATIVITY, PRESENCE, AND WELL-BEING
ShodhKosh Journal of Visual and Performing Arts April 3, 2026 Surendra P. Singh, Lohans Kumar Kalyani, Manju Singh et al.
Yoga and meditation can help performing artists improve physical awareness, cognitive focus, emotional control, and creative engagement, while reducing performance anxiety and building emotional resilience. The paper reviews interdisciplinary literature from performing arts, psychology, and mindfulness studies to discuss how practices such as asana (poses), pranayama (breath control), and meditation support body alignment, breathing performance, and mental clarity. A Mindfulness-Based Performance Framework is proposed that integrates these practices into performing arts training and rehearsal techniques. The findings suggest that yoga and meditation are valuable for the holistic development of artists and their long-term well-being.