The Advantages of Introducing Meditation and Pranayama Before and After Physical Education

Abstract

This article discusses the benefits of introducing meditation and breathing exercises into the physical education program. Sports activities in themselves cause stress in our body, in addition to them, various competitions are held in physical education lessons, which strongly and versatile affects the condition of students. During this time, meditation has been shown to relieve tension (muscle and psychological), anxiety, and improve recovery time from exercise. A few minutes before and after classes can significantly increase the quality of their conduct, moreover, having a cumulative effect. Anyone can practice meditation and pranayama without restrictions on their physical condition; no special conditions are required for this. In the course of the study, it was revealed that the introduction of these practices will significantly improve the performance of all athletes in comparison with other types of training. Students recovered quickly, while being in an elevated state of mind and body, without experiencing the usual overloads after sports.