From Intimacy to Intensity: Understanding Energy Transfer in Kamasutra and Its Implications for Explosive Movements in Tennis
Author(s): Tulsi Mathur
Publication #: 2505039
Date of Publication: 27.05.2025
Country: India
Pages: 1-8
Published In: Volume 11 Issue 3 May-2025
Abstract
This paper investigates the interdisciplinary convergence between the Kamasutra—an ancient Indian treatise on embodied aesthetics—and the biomechanics of modern tennis, with a specific focus on the principles of energy transfer and explosive movement. By integrating the philosophical insights of somaesthetics, particularly Richard Shusterman’s emphasis on mindful embodiment, this study reinterprets the Kamasutra not as a mere manual of eroticism, but as a sophisticated system of bodily intelligence, rhythm, and postural precision. Drawing from traditional Indian philosophies and contemporary sports science, we explore how foundational principles such as core engagement, breath control, and kinetic fluidity resonate across both disciplines. The paper proposes a novel, culturally anchored framework for athletic training that enhances physical performance while fostering mental awareness and somatic integrity. Through this fusion of ancient wisdom and modern biomechanics, we chart a new paradigm for holistic sports performance—one that emphasizes intentional movement, kinesthetic empathy, and sustainable athletic excellence.
Keywords: Ayurveda, fascia rehydration, Kamasutra, lymphatic drainage, post-match recovery, somaesthetics ________________________________________
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