To Examine the Perspectives of Yoga Practitioners, Coaches, and Lay People on Yoga's Prospective Inclusion as a Medal Sport in the Olympics.

Abstract

The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit word for "to join, to unite." Yoga poses have a holistic effect, bringing the body, mind, consciousness, and spirit into harmony. The main goals of "Yoga in Daily Life" are to promote physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being (Kumar, 2017). Presently, yoga is practiced in a variety of ways all over the world and is growing in popularity. The International Day of Yoga aims to raise public awareness of the many benefits of practicing yoga. and already On December 11, 2014, the United Nations established the International Day of Yoga in honor of the practice's appeal to individuals from all walks of life. A record 175 member nations approved the nonbinding resolution that India sponsored, declaring June 21 to be the International Day of Yoga (Nations, 2022).