2023, Vol. 10, Issue 6, Part D

The objective of this study was to explore the impact of Iyangar yogic practices on specific physiological variables among inter university male badminton players. Thirty participants were selected from The University of Lucknow, with ages ranging from 18 to 24 years. The chosen individuals were evenly distributed into two groups: the experimental group and the control group, each comprising 15 male students. The experimental group engaged in a 6-week Iyangar yogic practice program, while the control group did not undergo any specific training during the study period. Cardio respiratory endurance served as the criterion variable for this investigation. To assess this variable, the selected subjects underwent the Cooper 12-minute run and walk test on a 400-meter standard track. Pre-tests were conducted before the training period, with post-tests administered immediately after the 6-week training regimen. The statistical technique "t" ratio was employed to analyze the means of the pre-test and post-test data for both the experimental and control groups. The findings indicated a significant difference in the criterion variable, specifically in cardio respiratory endurance. This disparity was attributed to the Iyangar yogic practice administered to the experimental group, showcasing a notable improvement compared to the control group.