Role of Yoga In Sports

Yoga plays an important role in sports.In yoga,Asana,Pranayama,Suryanamaskara,Meditation and kayotsarga are usually performed by sportsperson for various purpose in Sports.Yoga improve their concentration.It helps in developing physical fitness and it is also good for relaxation,good for rehabilitation after injury.
BENEFITS OF YOGA -
1. Improves concentration - some yogasana[balancing pose],Pranayama like anulom-vilom,bhramari etc., Meditation helps to increase concentration.
2. Weight control - Sportsmen often gains weight during off-season.This can easily be prevented by practicing all yoga techniques.
3. Increase immunity - Yoga also increase the immunity.
4. Improves all systems - Yogasana,Pranayama and suryanamaskar improves all body systems.
5.Improves glandular function - Daily practice of yoga improves glandular function.
6. Develop fitness - Yoga asana,pranayama,suryanamaskar develops high level of physical fitness especially flexibility and endurance.
7. Tone up muscular and nervous system
8. The breathing exercises of yoga helps to control the breath which is very important for sportsperson.
9.Meditation,relaxation poses and some pranayama cure stress and anxiety.
10.It cures all components of physical fitness like speed, strength flexibility etc.