International Journal of Physical Education Sports and Health
October 1, 2026
R Praveen
Yoga mudras are traditional gestures used in association with meditation, breathing exercises, and other yogic practices. Chin Mudra is commonly associated with meditative awareness and concentration, whereas Hridaya Mudra, frequently identified with Apana Vayu Mudra in contemporary yoga practice, is traditionally associated with the heart and cardiovascular well-being. Despite their...
International Journal of Physical Education Sports and Health
August 1, 2026
Km Priyanka, Vinita Bajpai Mishra, Manorama Nikhra
Yoga offers a comprehensive and integrative framework for comprehending human awareness and health (Swasthya), making it one of the most significant contributions of ancient Indian knowledge systems. Yogic philosophy views health as a dynamic equilibrium among body, mind, and awareness, as opposed to the reductionist biomedical paradigm, which mainly concentrates on the physical and...
International Journal of Physical Education Sports and Health
August 1, 2026
Jittu Kumar, Devendra Chandravanshi
Background: Both physical and mental health are impacted by chronic stress, especially for students who are under academic pressure. Yoga is thought to reduce stress more successfully than traditional lifestyles because it incorporates physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation.The purpose of this research work is to see the stress levels between the yogic and non-yogic students of...
International Journal of Physical Education Sports and Health
May 1, 2026
Kuldeep Kaur
Mindfulness training has emerged as a significant psychological intervention in sports psychology aimed at enhancing performance and reducing anxiety among athletes. Contemporary research suggests that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) improve attentional control, emotional regulation, and flow states, thereby contributing to better athletic performance and reduced competitive anxiety....
International Journal of Physical Education Sports and Health
April 1, 2026
Thella Vamsi Krishna, N Premkumar
This paper provides a comprehensive review of the integration of yoga and meditation into school Physical Education (PE) curricula, examining their multifaceted impact on student well-being and academic outcomes. Traditional PE programs, primarily focused on physical fitness, often overlook critical mental and emotional health needs. Yoga and meditation, as holistic mind-body practices, address...
International Journal of Physical Education Sports and Health
November 1, 2024
A Mohammed Shafeek, L Arif Khan
There has been a lot of attention in the field of sports performance enhancement due to the potential advantages of mindfulness practice for athletes. Because mindfulness can enhance focus, emotional regulation, stress management, and overall wellbeing, it can help athletes perform better. Athletes of all abilities can benefit from incorporating mindfulness into their training. Athletes' minds...