Review Article
Year: 2019 | Month: May | Volume: 9 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 356-360
Application of Yogic and Nutritional Aspects to Enhance Sports Performance
K. Sravani1, K. Ramesh Babu2
1M.A Yoga and Consciousness, Research scholar, Department of Yoga and Consciousness, Andhra University
2M.A, Ph.D, Research Director, Department of Yoga and Consciousness, Andhra University.
Corresponding Author: K. Sravani
ABSTRACT
Yoga, the ancient Indian discipline is primarily a spiritual science. Today, yoga finds its utility in many spheres of human life. Sports are no exception to it. Yoga is efficient in delivering the physical, mental and moral fitness required of sports personnel, thus establishing that yoga is a versatile system relevant to a progressive society. In addition, yoga also renders to reinforce the principle of universal oneness among sports persons. Nutritional science, on the other hand gives invaluable information on the right kind of food choices, dietary habits and the necessity of nutritional supplementation for people in the field of sports. This paper attempts to bring out some aspects of yoga and nutrition that have a role in maximizing sports performance.
Key words: Yoga, Nutrition, Performance.