Joga i sport: Kako steći i očuvati dobro zdravlje

The main thesis of the book is that an athlete who wants to achieve top results and maintain health must work not only with muscles, but also with the nervous system, breathing, concentration and energy (prana). Yoga provides tools that make sports more effective and recovery faster and more complete.

The book is divided into three parts:

1. Philosophical and theoretical part – explains how yoga affects the body, mind and energy; criticizes exclusively external training without internal control.

2. Practical part – describes in detail adapted yoga exercises (asanas), adapted to athletes, pranayamas, relaxation, concentration) for various sports (gymnastics, swimming, athletics, martial arts, skiing, etc.).

3. Practical examples – the author’s experiences with top athletes in the 1940s and 1950s who used yoga to dramatically improve their results and extend their careers.

The message of the book is revolutionary for its time: “A true athlete is one who controls himself, not just his muscles.” Yesudian and Haichova show that yoga is not a “soft” meditation discipline, but a powerful system that makes the body stronger, more resilient and faster – without wear and tear and injury.

The book is still relevant today because many of the principles (core training, conscious breathing, regeneration, mental toughness) have become standard in top sports, and the authors predicted this 70+ years ago. Highly recommended for all athletes, coaches and recreational athletes who want to train smarter, not just harder.