Top 7 Yoga Poses Every Cricketer Should Practice Daily

1. Tadasana (Mountain Pose)

How to Do:
Stand straight with feet together, raise arms overhead, and stretch the body upward while breathing deeply.
Benefits:
Improves posture, balance, and focus.

2. Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

How to Do:
Spread your legs, stretch one hand down to the foot and the other upwards, forming a triangle.
Benefits:
Strengthens legs, stretches spine, improves flexibility in hips and hamstrings.

3. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

How to Do:
Lie on your stomach, place palms under shoulders and lift the upper body by arching the spine.
Benefits:
Strengthens the back, relieves stiffness, and increases spinal flexibility.

4. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog)

How to Do:
Form an inverted V shape by lifting hips up and pressing heels down from plank position.
Benefits:
Improves blood flow, stretches shoulders, calves, and hamstrings.

5. Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose)

How to Do:
Lunge one leg forward with arms extended overhead or sideways.
Benefits:
Enhances stamina, strengthens legs and improves body balance.

6. Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)

How to Do:
Lie on your back, bend knees, and lift hips off the floor.
Benefits:
Strengthens the lower back, improves flexibility in the spine and hips.

7. Padmasana (Lotus Pose) with Deep Breathing

How to Do:
Sit cross-legged with feet placed on opposite thighs and close your eyes for deep breathing.
Benefits:
Promotes focus, mental clarity, and emotional control.

Tips for Cricketers Practicing Yoga

• Practice early in the morning or after your training session.

• Hold each pose for 20–30 seconds and repeat 2–3 times.

• Focus on your breath during every pose.

• Avoid pushing your body too hard—respect your limits.

• Always end your session with meditation or deep breathing.