Abstract:
As per the Report published by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Government of India, Kerala has the highest cognizable crime rate. This shows that quality of mental health is decreasing which leads to physical and mental harm to others in the form of crimes like assault, murder, rape, theft, robbery, seizing of others property etc. Regular practice of Ashtanga Yoga is necessary to attain mental health. This study was proposed to explain the role of Ashtanga Yoga in prevention of crimes in India. Ashtanga yoga comprises Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dhyana, Dharana, and Samadhi. It is observed that regular practice of Ashtanga yoga maintains the balance of mind. In this regard Ashtanga Yoga is best remedy to improve the mental health. It proves that Ashtanga yoga has significant role to prevent crimes in India.
