Management education aimed at integrating ethics in the learning process is integrally connected to fostering socially responsible decision-making. Effective self-management education is central to this transformation, yet research on strategies to enhance such skills remains limited. Addressing this gap, we propose and examine that improving cognitive abilities such as self-transcendence (ST), emotional awareness (EA), and reducing mind-wandering (MW) can tackle these challenges. Yoga-based practices (YBP) emerge as a promising intervention to enhance ST and EA while reducing MW. This research, spanning four studies, tests these propositions. Study 1, a survey-based analysis, demonstrated the relationship between ST and rational decision-making style (RDMS), with EA mediating and MW moderating the link. Study 2 used an experimental vignette design to examine the role of RDMS on socially responsible decisions (SRD). Study 3, a pre-post experimental study, revealed that YBP enhances ST and reduces MW. Study 4 employed a game-based experimental design to confirm that YBP improves SRD and functions as a sustainable training tool for management students. These findings underscore the value of YBP in cultivating socially responsible decision-making and contribute to the intersection of Management, Spirituality, and Religion research, offering a pathway to develop socially responsible leaders for the future.
