Effect of yoga on selected physical fitness component of football players

Abstract

The paper is highlighting the yogic benefits for reaching optimum level of physical fitness of football players. The human body needs sound relation of nature and natural remedies which are available in physically fit. Yoga is a procedure to control and advance the psyche and figure to increase great health, adjust of psyche and self-acknowledgement. The very essence of yoga lies in attending mental peace, improved concentration powers, a relaxed Stste of living and harmony in relationship. Regular practice of asana, pranayama and meditation can help such diverse, ailments such diabetes, blood pressure, digestive disorders, chronic fatigue, asthma, varicose veins and heart conditions. The study was undertaken with the aim of observe the effect of yoga (asana & pranayama) on selected physical fitness component of football players. For the study total 40 male football players selected as subject from Bhatner Football Club Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, India. Their age between 16-22 years. Players were given the treatment of selected Yogicasana & pranayama for 12 week Result shown that the regular practice of yoga improved physical fitness component (Muscular strength & endurance and flexibility) significantly.