Holistic approach of jainism to life style management

Of-late people are actively engaged in various activities and racing towards the fiscal benefits resulting in various kinds of stresses and tensions. Sports persons in particular are highly demotivated with their performances although being physically fit, the need of mental and emotional stability which adds to their peak performance is what they lag behind with. All this very much depends on the life style of individuals. This shall essentially be achieved through Yoga and by following the principles of Jainism. Yoga is a comprehensive system of linking body, breath, mind, intelligence, wisdom and spirit. Yoga helps in creating balance and harmony in body and mind and thus attaining a balanced attitudinal equilibrium. Yoga provides the opportunity to a sports person to gain psycho physiological health by controlling breath and Prana and replenishes his body through its detox mechanisms. Principles of Jainism has also developed strong disciplinary capsules following which one shall gain full control over body, mind and senses. Jainism is a religion of great vows long-established by the gurus (tirthankaras). Followers of Jainism take five main vows: ahimsa ("non-violence"), satya ("truth"), asteya ("not stealing"), brahmacharya ("celibacy or chastity"), and aparigraha ("non-attachment"). These principles of yoga and Jainism shall highly influence the life of sports persons in the right way yielding to a integrated approach in the development of his/her personality,. One can thus strive to attain holistic health through Yoga and Jainism.