Yoga's role in stress reduction and its effects on sports performance
International Journal of Humanities and Education Research 2025 Sunil Malik
Since excessive stress can impair both mental and physical functioning, stress management is essential for achieving peak athletic performance. Yoga, a mind-body practice with roots in ancient Indian philosophy, combines meditation, breath control (pranayama), and physical postures (asanas). This essay investigates how yoga helps people cope with stress and how it affects their ability to...