International Journal of Sports Health and Physical Education
August 1, 2026
Kpnsn Kumarasinghe, Wmvd Chathuranga
Team sport athletes are frequently exposed to psychological demands, including competitive pressure, performance anxiety, attentional distractions, and emotional challenges that may adversely affect performance outcomes. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have emerged as widely recognized psychological techniques in recent years due to their potential benefits for both performance outcomes...
International Journal of Sports Health and Physical Education
March 1, 2026
Satish Chandra Srivastava, Anil Kumar Mishra
This paper presents a detailed analysis of the fundamental tenets of Indian Yoga philosophy, particularly the importance of Yama (social conduct) and Niyama (personal discipline). In the Indian spiritual tradition, high conduct and character are considered essential for attaining enlightenment and liberation, which are embodied in the Yama-Niyamas of Yoga. This paper explains the concepts of...
International Journal of Sports Health and Physical Education
February 1, 2026
Ravi Prakash Singh, Mukesh Kumar Mishra
The purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of meditation practices on selected psychological variables among shooting players. Thirty (N=30) state-level male shooting players aged between 18 and 25 years were selected from the Jaspal Rana Shooting Academy, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The subjects were randomly divided into two equal groups: the Meditation Group (N=15) and the Control...
International Journal of Sports Health and Physical Education
2026
Kuldip Kumar, CP Singh Bhati, Madhvi Chandra
Introduction: Police personnel face high levels of stress and anxiety due to their exposure to traumatic and life-threatening situations. While traditional interventions are common, yoga has emerged as a promising alternative for mitigating stress and anxiety. This paper systematically reviews literature on the effectiveness of yoga-based interventions for police personnel, focusing on...
International Journal of Sports Health and Physical Education
July 1, 2025
Kuntal Thakur
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health issue that causes symptoms like flashbacks, increased arousal, avoidance, and emotional numbness. Standard treatments, including therapy and medication, can be helpful, but new methods like meditation are gaining popularity. This study reviews scientific research on meditation as a treatment for PTSD, focusing on its mechanisms, clinical...