International Journal of Physical Education Sports Management and Yogic Sciences
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 3

Effect of yogic exercise on basketball players

Asstt Prof, Dept of Physical Education, NCPE Dhoom-Manikpur, GB Nagar, (U.P.)

Online published on 10 July, 2014.

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to find out the Effect of Yogic exercise on BasketBall Players. This study may provide a general guideline for sports seekers. By adopting yogic way of life performance can be developed. The sample of the present study was 75 Male Basket Ball Players of Yamuna Nagar district (Haryana). The age ranged between 16 to 21 years. These Players through yogic training Asanas Anjali Mudra, Badha Padmasana, Dhanurasana, Ustrasana, Setubandh Sarvangasana daily practices one hour upto 12 Weeks. Yogic exercises improve more Reduces Stress and anxiety, Calms the brain, Improve Balance, Creates Flexibility in the hands, fingers, wrists and arms, Helps in keeping the spine erect, Useful in constipation and improves digestive power, It is beneficial in Arthritis, It improves Agility, Improves Strength. In the end of the study we can say that yogic exercises effects more on Agility and strength of Male BasketBall Players.