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Mental health refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, which affects our thoughts, feelings, and actions. It also plays a crucial role in handling stress, relating to others, and making decisions. Mental health is important at all stages of life. The World Health Organization reports that one in four people worldwide will experience mental disorders at some point in their lives. Risk factors for mental illness include stressful life situations, traumatic events, and the use of illegal drugs. Yoga is a potential tool for individuals to cope with stress and regulate their emotions. It trains the mind and body to achieve emotional balance. We argue that children and young people need such tools to listen inward to their bodies, feelings, thoughts, and ideas, as yoga can help them develop in sound ways, strengthen themselves, and become contributing social beings. In today's world, children and young people face numerous expectations and constant stimulation through the internet and other media technologies. Globalization exposes individuals to various new demands, standards, and options, leading to increased pressure to succeed in all phases of life, thereby affecting mental health. Modern society offers plenty of distractions and unwelcome attractions, especially linked to new media technologies and materialistic things. These factors have become predominant factors affecting mental health. Our study argues that yoga can help individuals cope with stress and contribute positively to balance in life, well-being, and mental health. Current research literature suggests that yoga can genuinely improve mental well-being. Incorporating yoga into an individual's life can improve resilience, mood, and self-regulation skills related to emotions and stress.