International Journal of Physical Education, Exercise and Sports 7 International Journal of Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Online ISSN: 2664-9896; Print ISSN: 2664-9888 Received: 03-02-2019; Accepted: 0-03-2019 www.physicaleducationjournal.com Volume 1; Issue 2; April 2019; Page No. 07-09 A study on yogic package on body mass index among rural school boys K Alaguraja 1 , Dr. P Yoga 2 1 Research Scholar, Alagappa University College of Physical Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India 2 Assistant Professor, Alagappa University College of Physical Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India Abstract The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of yogic package on body mass index among rural school boys. To achieve the purpose of the study thirty rural school boys were selected from Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, India during the year 2018. The subject’s age ranges from 15 to 17 years. The selected students were divided into two equal groups consists of 15 students each namely experimental group and control group. The experimental group underwent a yogic package programme for six weeks. The control group was not taking part in any training during the course of the study. Body mass index was taken as criterion variable in this study. The selected subjects were tested on Body mass index was measured through body mass index analyzer method. Pre- test was taken before the training period and post- test was measured immediately after the six week training period. Statistical technique‘t’ ratio was used to analyse the means of the pre-test and post test data of experimental group and control group. The results revealed that there was a significant difference found on the criterion variable. The difference is found due to yogic package given to the experimental group on Body mass index when compared to control group. Keywords: yogic practice, body mass index and‘t’ ratio Introduction The objective of yoga is solidarity of the body, brain and soul with the attention on body stance, breathing and contemplation. A few types of yoga exist to address the issues of differing ways of life and characters. Every yoga style underscores various positions and explicit speculations or convictions. Today, sports have become a part and parcel of our culture. It is being influenced and does influence all our social institutions including education, economics, arts, politics, law, mass communication and even international diplomacy (Alaguraja, K. et.al, 2019) [4] . Yoga is universally benefiting all people of all ages. The study of Yoga is fascinating to those with a philosophical mind and is defined as the silencing of the mind's activities which lead to complete realization of the intrinsic nature of the Supreme Being (Alaguraja, K. et.al., 2017) [1] . In the sports world, physical education is the most essential aspect due to the fact physical schooling increases the performance and the effectiveness of the sports (Alaguraja, K. et.al., 2018) [2] . Yoga is a system of exercises which helps the mind and body in order to achieve tranquillity and spiritual insight (Alaguraja, K. et.al, 2019) [5] . Make sure that when you practice yoga asanas, you don't just stretch the body because the mind has to be with the body. (Alaguraja, K. et.al, 2019) [8] . One can start practicing Yoga at any given moment of time and you may start with meditation or directly with pranayama without even doing the asanas (postures). (Alaguraja, K. et.al, 2019) [3] . Today's there is an escalating emphasis on appearing smarter, feeling etter and living longer. In order to achieve these ideals as, scientific evidence tells us that one of the keys is high fitness and exercises (Alaguraja, K. et.al, 2019) [7] . When consciousness is operating with the intellect and with all the senses, by making an individual think that he or she is awake and aware, but the mind is actually less receptive and more critical (Yoga, P. et. al., 2019) [10] . Yoga is a practical aid, not a religion and its techniques may be practiced by Buddhist, Jews, Christians, Muslims, Hindus and Atheist alike. Yoga is union for all (Selvakumar, K. et.al, 2019) [9] . Research methodology Selection of subjects The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of Yogic training on Body mass index among rural school boys. To achieve this purpose of the study, thirty rural school boys were selected as subjects at random. The age of the subjects were ranged from 15 to 17 years. Selection of variable Independent variable  Yogic Practice Dependent variable  Body mass index Experimental design and implementation The selected subjects were divided into two equal groups of fifteen subjects each, such as a Yogic training group (Experimental Group) and control group. The experimental group underwent Yogic training for six days per week for six weeks. Control group, which they did not undergo any special training programme apart from their regular physical activities as per their curriculum. The following physical variable