The role of yoga for digital addiction
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Biopsychosocial model, digital-detoxification, review, smartphone addiction, yogaAbstract
Technology is rapidly evolving, becoming more automated and simplifying lives. Smart phones are one of those rapidly evolving technologies that enable people to work remotely. Smartphone dependence and frequent use have grown, which in turn has led to changes in psychosocial behavioral elements. Addiction has a significant impact on people's ability to change their good behaviors. Problematic smartphone use has an impact on one's physical and mental well-being and is a major contributing factor to psychosocial disorders. Nevertheless, there is a lack of information to comprehend the fundamental ideas of smartphone addiction, and a more comprehensive understanding is required. By encouraging self-control, yoga is regarded as one of the effective methods for paving the road for digital detoxification from technology and smartphone addiction. By encouraging self-control, yoga is regarded as one of the effective methods for paving the road for digital detoxification from technology and smartphone addiction. With the help of yoga, people can regain a healthy lifestyle that includes enough physical activity through asanas, emotional stability, and awareness through breathing exercises and meditation. Our hypothesis is that a comprehensive approach to yoga helps control the symptoms of smartphone addiction by enhancing mental and physical stability and encouraging self-control and emotional detachment, both of which are critical components of the de-addiction process.
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