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VOL. 10, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Yoga in sports: A descriptive study
Authors
Dr. Mukesh Kumar Upadhyay
Abstract
Yoga is an ancient Indian science practiced
for around 5,000 years. Several schools and organizations of yoga have emerged
over a while. It can be devastating at first to find a style of yoga that
shudders with any person. For any sports person or competitive athlete, it is
best to tailor a yoga practice to their training schedule. Particular sports
can develop certain muscle groups while ignoring others. This process causes
muscle and joint imbalances, leading to overuse injuries. Yogasana helps the
muscles, tendons, and ligaments move through a full range of waves, thus
educating balance and core strength, a huge benefit to athletes in their chosen
sports. Another essential element in yoga is Pranayama (breath control). The
attention to breath during yoga is one of the most significant benefits to
athletes. Knowledge to stay focused and centered through rough poses by
concentrating on even inhalations and exhalations groups the athlete in staying
focused during a race or stimulating workout. An athlete, Heidi Resiert, said,
"I am glad I found yoga and added it to my weekly training repetitively.
Not only do I feel stronger, but I also feel more confident that I will
continue to be injury-free. "The mind-body connection in yoga is essential
in helping athletes to develop mental acuity and concentration. In addition,
yoga helps to relax tight muscles and the anxious and overstressed mind. Yoga
works not only at the physical level but also at the psychosomatic level,
ensuring well-rounded growth. Being more relaxed will also aid in athletic
enactment. A sportsperson could enhance his show and prevent injury by
including yoga in his training schedule.
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How to cite this article:
Dr. Mukesh Kumar Upadhyay "Yoga in sports: A descriptive study". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 10, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 4-5
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