Yoga for Cricketers :

One of the world's most popular game today, and also a very injury prone game. Awareness of the need for prematch conditioning is greater than before.

The Batsman

The right handed batsman has to constantly bend the body forward and incline the spine and the eyes to the left. The left hip always projects along with the left shoulder. The right shoulder is always lower than the leftand the clavicular area is hollowed out on the left. Both the trapezii are contracted. The inner knee is prone to more weight bearing along with the inner ankle.

The shoulder will benefit by backward extension on the bar and shoulder stand and its variations, along with back bends and hand stand. Asanas which work on the knees turn the spine to the right, push the hip to the right, open the right shoulder and flatten the clavicular area are to be practiced. Forward bends cool the body which is exposed to the sun for long hours.

Long hours of standing will be relieved by performing viparita karani on the wall, followed by sputa virasana with pillows under the thighs. Back bends give the batsman the energy needed to play for many hours without tiring.

The bowler

The bowler suffers from hand, spinal, knee and ankle problems and exhaustion from constant running. The entire spine is always turned to one side with or without force.

The trapezius of the non dominant shoulder is constantly contracted and this forms a nodule in the long run. The cervical muscles are turned to the same side all day, and rotational asymmetry occurs. The knee and ankle on the non used side can take excess weight at the time of completing the movement. Excessive wear and tear of the spine occurs and can cause degenerative changes.

All standing poses with emphasis on using the non dominant side are helpful for the spine, knee and ankle. Trapezius action relieves the pain in the shoulder and the nodule can be shrunk. Rotational movements such as standing marichyasana and bharadwajasana give relief to the neck. Extension of the neck on the rope , holding the bar behind the back and back bends with rope give relief to the neck and the shoulder. Hand stand and elbow stand with towel underneath are useful to provide extension for the hands. Inversions, forward and back bends are all needed. Back bends give the necessary endurance to the pace bowler.

The fielder

Fielders do not suffer so much from postural problems. The close quarter fielders flex their spine hips and knees constantly. Exposure to the sun and loss of fluid and salts deplete energy. Passive inversions and sputa virasana greatly relieve fatigue.

All cricket players need endurance and strength. All pranayamic techniques are useful. To prevent heat exhaustion sitali is beneficial. The wicket keepers posture leads to problems with the bladder and prostate being constantly pressed upon. The abdominal organs are pressurized. To neutralize this, specific asanas should be practiced in addition to other general asanas. Back bending postures are the most useful.

Below mentioned are a few common sports and games whose players can benefit through our website. Also there will be a section for executive people and people from the cultural world.

A) Under Yoga and Sports we have

Running, All kind of Jumps, All types of throws & Cycling

B) Under Yoga and Games we have

Cricket, Football, Tennis, Martial Art, Boxing, Wrestling, Archery, Shooting, Squash, Golf, Hockey, Weight lifting, Gymnastics. Swimming, Rowing

C) Yoga for Dancers.

D) Singers and Musicians.

E) Yoga for executives.

F) Yoga can be real fun for children.

G) Yoga for pregnant woman.