Mapping the Research Landscape: A Bibliometric Analysis of Yoga Interventions within Educational Contexts

Background Yoga is increasingly recognized for its benefits in enhancing mental health and learning outcomes in educational settings. However, a bibliometric understanding of this research field remains limited.Purpose This study aims to map global research trends in yoga interventions in education through a bibliometric lens.Methods A systematic search of the Scopus database yielded 30 experimental studies published between 2000 and May 2024. Using VOSviewer and Biblioshiny, analyses included keyword co-occurrence, co-citation, bibliographic coupling, and three-field plots.Results The field shows a 15.76% annual growth, with the U.S. leading in publications and citations. “Yoga” and “mindfulness” were the most frequent keywords, linked with mental health, education, and well-being. Major contributors included Boston University and Illinois State University. Research focused primarily on students, with limited studies on teachers and parents.Discussion The findings indicate increasing academic interest but also highlight geographic and demographic imbalances and methodological constraints.Translation to Health Education Practice These insights support integrating yoga into educational health programs. Educators and policymakers can leverage this research to design inclusive, evidence-based interventions promoting holistic student development.