Yoga as a Remedy for Smartphone Addiction: A Bio-Psycho-Social Approach

Abstract

In today’s digital world, using smartphones too much has become a serious problem. It affects our mind, body, and social life in a bad way. This habit changes the brain by increasing dopamine, which makes people want to use their phones again and again. Mentally, it can cause stress, anxiety, depression, and less self-control. Socially, it can weaken family and social relationships. Yoga can be a helpful solution to control this addiction. Yoga practices like physical postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation improve mental peace, self-control, emotional balance, and physical health. Yoga also helps in digital detox, making people aware of their habits and guiding them toward a healthier life. This article explains the causes and effects of smartphone addiction from a biological, mental, and social point of view, and discusses how yoga can help solve this problem.