Effect of yoga based sleep techniques and acupuncture on sleep and stress in sub elite archery and fencing athletes.

INTERVENTION: Intervention1: Effect of sleep special technique.: For 4 weeks, we have given sleep special technique at bedtime for 5 days a week, and this includes sectional breathing, hot foot immerstion bath, chanting. Intervention2: Effect of specific Acupuncture points.: acupuncture has given twice weekly during bedtime for 4 weeks (points used are GV20, EX6, EX1, Ht7, P6, LI4, LU9, Liv3). Intervention3: Effect of both sleep special technique and acupuncture.: For 4 weeks, we have given sleep special technique at bedtime for 5 days a week, and this includes sectional breathing, hot foot immerstion bath, and chanting. Acupuncture has been given twice weekly during bedtime for 4 weeks (points used are GV20, EX6, EX1, Ht7, P6, LI4, LU9, Liv3). Control Intervention1: N/A: N/A CONDITION: PRIMARY OUTCOME: Regulation of sleep disturbance, which was assessed by PSQI.Timepoint: PSQI‐ measured at baseline and after 4 weeks. SECONDARY OUTCOME: Physiological stress regulation assessed through serum morning cortisol levels.Timepoint: Blood samples were collected between 7 am to 8 am at baseline and post‐intervention. INCLUSION CRITERIA: Competitive fencing or archery athletes, psqi global score less than 5 at baseline, regular training participation during the study period, willingness to provide informed consent.