• Anoop Sahu
• Sanjay Singh Chauhan
• Jadhav Bhushan Popatrao

A comparative study was conducted to evaluate the effects of yoga and traditional training methods on health and educational outcomes among volleyball players in Bhopal. This randomized controlled trial included 120 volleyball players from various schools and clubs across the city, who were divided into two groups: a yoga group and a traditional training group. Over a period of six months, the yoga group engaged in a structured yoga regimen focusing on flexibility, mental focus, and breathing techniques, while the traditional training group continued with regular volleyball training drills and physical conditioning. Health outcomes measured included physical fitness components such as endurance, strength, flexibility, and respiratory capacity. Educational outcomes were assessed through academic performance scores and cognitive functions like attention and memory. Results indicated significant improvements in both groups, with some notable differences. The yoga group showed a statistically significant increase in flexibility (p < 0.01) and respiratory capacity (p < 0.05) compared to the traditional training group. Additionally, the yoga group reported enhanced mental focus and stress reduction, which correlated with improved academic performance and cognitive function scores (p < 0.05). Conversely, the traditional training group exhibited greater improvements in endurance and strength (p < 0.05). Both groups showed no significant differences in overall health-related quality of life scores, indicating that each training method has unique and beneficial effects. This study suggests that incorporating yoga into training regimens for volleyball players can enhance certain health parameters and educational outcomes, thereby providing a holistic approach to athlete development. These findings advocate for the integration of diverse training methods to optimize performance and well-being in sports training programs.

Yoga, Volleyball Training, Health Outcomes, Educational Outcomes, Bhopal, etc

"Comparative Study of Yoga and Traditional Training Methods on Health and Education Outcomes in Volleyball Players from Bhopal", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no.h73-h79, May-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405707.pdf

"Comparative Study of Yoga and Traditional Training Methods on Health and Education Outcomes in Volleyball Players from Bhopal", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 5, page no. pph73-h79, May-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2405707.pdf