Abstract:
The purpose of this study to examine the importance of Yoga exercises for a stage drama
actor. The main objective of yoga exercising is to gain physical and mental fitness. “Acting
is the process of wondering the emotions and intelligence of the audience using the voice
and the body of actor” (Polgampola, 2014). From various exercising patterns in yoga, the
body can gain the appropriate physical and mental fitness. There are more than 84,000
Yoga Sana in yoga exercises. The person, who is practicing the yoga postures, aims the
mind. Therefore, the neurons stimulate the brain and then the person behaves according
to the brain. The person who practices yoga postures also practices “Om”, from that;
actor can achieve the universal energy. Then the energy of life increases and it spreads
throughout the body. (Kurland, 1972). The person who does yoga moves his bones and
joints flexibly. Therefore, the nervous system and the circulatory system can be kept in
an optimum level. From this, the actor can successfully present his acting. Hence, yoga is
vital for actors as the actors can present their acting effectively. It is important to
concentrate on the stability of the mind of the actor. Physical fitness acts according to
the mental stability of the actor. An actor can practice this by engaging in yoga exercises.
Therefore proper practicing of yoga exercises in essential for acting. Newspapers and
reference books were adopted for this abstract.
