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THE ROLE OF YOGA AND AYURVEDA IN ENHANCING CARDIAC FUNCTION FOR TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES: A REVIEW OF EVIDENCE AND APPLICATIONS Biswajit Sharma¹, Dr. Sangeeta Gupta² 1. Research Scholar, Shri Venkateshwara University, Gajraula, Distt. Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, India 2. Ph.D. Supervisor, Shri Venkateshwara University, Gajraula, Distt. Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, India Abstract: Cardiovascular efficiency plays a vital role in determining performance outcomes in track and field athletes. This review examines the role of Yoga and Ayurveda in enhancing cardiac function and overall cardiovascular health in athletes. Yogic practices provide physiological benefits such as improved heart rate variability, enhanced blood circulation, and reduced blood pressure, contributing to better endurance and recovery. The effects of Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, and Restorative Yoga on cardiac health are discussed. Ayurvedic principles, including dosha balance, dietary regulation, lifestyle modification, and herbal interventions, are also explored for their cardioprotective potential. The integration of Yoga and Ayurveda offers a holistic and individualized wellness strategy for athletes. Coaches and athletes are encouraged to adopt customized Yoga protocols and Ayurvedic nutritional plans, with regular monitoring and adjustments. Future research should focus on longitudinal and comparative studies to further elucidate the long-term benefits of these traditional systems on cardiac function and sports performance.

Keywords: Yoga, Ayurveda, Cardiovascular Health, Track and Field Athletes