Intuition program: a unique yoga and breathing program that enhances intuitive ability and cognition in children

Objective: The present research examines the effect of a unique breathing and meditation technique called the Art of Living Intuition Program on children’s cognition and intuition. This program for children and adolescents from ages 5-18 years, consists of breathing (pranayama), meditation and relaxation techniques. The English language defines intuition as the ability to understand something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning. Intuition is the power or faculty of attaining direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference. We all are born with a natural intuitive ability to perceive beyond our senses. However, intuitive ability is more visible in children whose minds are still fresh, less obsessive and more in tune with nature. Since this is something inherent and not evident in our daily lives, the question of how to develop intuition becomes relevant and interesting. The Art of Living Intuition Program is a revolutionary program for children and teenagers that develops the intuitive potential of children and young adults. To make these faculties blossom and get more established, the mind needs proper nurturing and nourishment which is done in the Intuition Program. One of the indicators of intuitive ability is able to perceive and read objects in front and perform tasks that require intense cognition with eyes closed.
Methodology: In the present study participants had to perform two types of tasks: a computer based task and a paper pencil task with their eyes closed and open. A pilot study was conducted to validate the effect of the Intuition Program. This was followed by the main study which was a pre- post longitudinal study on quantification of intuitive abilities as a result of the Intuition Program.
Result: Approximately 15% of children performed with greater than 80% accuracy in the computer test with eyes closed, and 30-35% of children performed with greater than 80% accuracy in paper test with eyes closed. Results revealed improvement in the performance from Day 0 to Day 2 and to Day 40 in terms of accuracy and response time. Response time of computer test decreased significantly as the time progressed - implying increase in cognition and intuitive abilities. The results clearly demonstrate that the Intuition Program allows children to develop intuitive abilities, as exhibited by performance on cognitive tasks with eyes closed.