New Delhi, Nov. 22 -- Whether you are a runner, swimmer, football player, or gym enthusiast, your body goes through a lot each time you train. Tight muscles, fatigue, and stiffness often become part of the routine, but they do not have to be. This is where yoga comes in, not just as a calming practice, but also as something that can boost recovery. Gentle yoga poses help lengthen tight muscles, improve mobility, and even boost balance and breath control. Research published in the International Journal of Yoga has shown that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and reduce the risk of sports-related injuries. So if your warm-ups and cool-downs feel incomplete, integrating these yoga poses for athletes might be the game-changer.

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