Role of Yoga in Healthy Living of a Sportsperson

Abstract

What comes to your mind when you think of Yoga? Most of the people think of those tough postures to be as Yoga. But Yoga is even greater science. It is not just for a healthy body but for a healthy mind too. Yoga is the surest way of complete health. Yoga has its roots in ancient India. Yoga is core theme of Indian philosophy. Yoga has started gaining popularity in last few decades as people have started realizing that a healthy daily routine lays the foundation of a healthy lifestyle and it can be achieved only through Yoga. Since, sports is becoming popular nowadays, experts have started looking for a relationship of a sportsperson with Yoga. Yoga can cause a lot of positive change in the attitude, personality and outlook of a sportsperson. It can prevent and heal the diseases. It can teach a sportsperson how to be disciplined.