Asana and its types

Medieval hatha yoga texts describe asanas as providing spiritual and physical benefits. More recently, studies have proven that they improve flexibility, strength, and balance, reduce stress and related conditions, and alleviate certain diseases, particularly asthma and diabetes. Asana  Asana (Sanskrit: Āsana) is a physical posture, originally a generic term for a stationary, seated meditative pose,…

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KNOCK-OUT TOURNAMENT

Knock-Out Tournament This is a common format for most tournaments as a large number of teams can take part in a relatively short time. In this, all the contestants get eliminated one by one till the winner leaves. Once defeated the team or individual does not get a second chance. Advantages of Knock-out Tournament:- 1….

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LNIPE (Laxmibai National Institute of Physical Education) Contribution of Padam Shree P M Joseph to the Development of Physical Education in India

The main objective of establishing this institute (LNIPE) was to upgrade the status of physical education by producing quality teachers and leaders through undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The three-year Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE) was introduced in 1957 and the two-year Master of Physical Education (MPE) was introduced in 1963. In 1980, the then college…

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Obesity and its cure through Yoga

Obesity and Its Management through Yoga: A Holistic Approach to Health Obesity, characterized by excess body fat, has become a global health epidemic. It poses a significant risk to both physical and mental well-being and is associated with various chronic conditions. In recent years, yoga has gained recognition as a holistic approach to managing obesity….

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Physical Education History in Denmark

The history of the Danish people, like that of all humanity, can be divided into prehistoric and historical eras. Before the founding of medieval ecclesiastical institutions, particularly monasteries where monks recorded oral histories from the Viking Age and earlier periods, adequate written historical sources were not available for Danish history. The History of Physical Education…

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How to mark Track?

Every measurement related to track is decided by the International Amateur Athletic Federation (from 1912-2001) and International Association of Athletics Federations (from 2001-2009 both were known as IAAF) now it is known as World Athletics. All national, international, and Olympic competitions are held on this track. The shape of the track and field is oval…

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