Role of Yoga in Sports Introduction
Yoga is a very ancient discipline. Its importance for the spiritual attainment has been recognized throughout the ages by all the systems of Indian Philosophy; however, its application in various fields is a new trend.
Although the world ‘yoga’ has many connotations etymologically it means ‘integration’ the term ‘Samatva’ of the Bhagwat Gita conveys the same meaning. Other terms like homeostasis, equilibrium, balance, harmony etc. more or less suggest the same thing. The aim of Yoga itself is integration of personality in all its aspect.
In order to help the development of such integration various …show more content…
Each one of these consists of many sub sections. They not only purify internal organs but also train the reflex mechanisms.
MEDITATION
These are the practice involving control of the mental functions which start from the initial withdrawal of the senses from external objects to the complete oblivious of the external environment.
Meditation is a great tranquillizer. The basic principle of meditations is to develop internal awareness. The nature of all yogic practices is psycho physiological. Some practices which emphasize on the direct control of mental process are more psychological, other practices are more physical or physiological.
Role of Yoga in Sports
Let us consider how yoga contributes to the promotion of sports. This may be studied from the following points of view:
• Yoga for the prevention of sports injuries
• Yoga for the cure of sports injuries
• Yoga for the promotion of …show more content…
Stretching exercise like Asanas. Relaxation techniques and breathing exercise in the form of Pranayama are excellent in conditioning the autonomic nervous system. A few studies made on the effect of short-term. Yogic routine have shown the utility of yoga in the achievement of emotional stability.
Maintenance of Physical Fitness during Participation period and in off season
• Physical fitness is a must for any good performance in sports. Different sports require different types of fitness emphasizing on a particular fitness factor. However, general level of physical fitness is necessary for every sportsman. The law of use and disuse that if you must exercise differs.
• From individual to individual according to purpose. Sportsman also selects different routines of exercise during the season of participation.
• But basic levels of physical fitness must be maintained even during off season. This can be attained excellently by indulging in yogic routine. Yogic exercises deal with the vital organs of the body on which health
Yoga is a very ancient discipline. Its importance for the spiritual attainment has been recognized throughout the ages by all the systems of Indian Philosophy; however, its application in various fields is a new trend.
Although the world ‘yoga’ has many connotations etymologically it means ‘integration’ the term ‘Samatva’ of the Bhagwat Gita conveys the same meaning. Other terms like homeostasis, equilibrium, balance, harmony etc. more or less suggest the same thing. The aim of Yoga itself is integration of personality in all its aspect.
In order to help the development of such integration various …show more content…
Each one of these consists of many sub sections. They not only purify internal organs but also train the reflex mechanisms.
MEDITATION
These are the practice involving control of the mental functions which start from the initial withdrawal of the senses from external objects to the complete oblivious of the external environment.
Meditation is a great tranquillizer. The basic principle of meditations is to develop internal awareness. The nature of all yogic practices is psycho physiological. Some practices which emphasize on the direct control of mental process are more psychological, other practices are more physical or physiological.
Role of Yoga in Sports
Let us consider how yoga contributes to the promotion of sports. This may be studied from the following points of view:
• Yoga for the prevention of sports injuries
• Yoga for the cure of sports injuries
• Yoga for the promotion of …show more content…
Stretching exercise like Asanas. Relaxation techniques and breathing exercise in the form of Pranayama are excellent in conditioning the autonomic nervous system. A few studies made on the effect of short-term. Yogic routine have shown the utility of yoga in the achievement of emotional stability.
Maintenance of Physical Fitness during Participation period and in off season
• Physical fitness is a must for any good performance in sports. Different sports require different types of fitness emphasizing on a particular fitness factor. However, general level of physical fitness is necessary for every sportsman. The law of use and disuse that if you must exercise differs.
• From individual to individual according to purpose. Sportsman also selects different routines of exercise during the season of participation.
• But basic levels of physical fitness must be maintained even during off season. This can be attained excellently by indulging in yogic routine. Yogic exercises deal with the vital organs of the body on which health