Effect of yoga on self-concept and emotional maturity of visually challenged students: An experimental study

Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology

Volumn 39, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 260-265

  Berwal, Sandeep ^a   Gahlawat, Savita ^a  

^a Faculty of Education BPS Mahila Vishwavidayala ^*  (India)

Author keywords

Emotional maturity; Self concept; Visually challenged students; Yoga

Indexed keywords

EID: 84940226677     PISSN: 00194247     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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