Most
athletes know and understand the benefits of cross training, but have you ever
considered incorporating yoga as part of your cross training?
athletes know and understand the benefits of cross training, but have you ever
considered incorporating yoga as part of your cross training?
Yoga not
only has physical benefits like flexibility, balance, coordination and
strength, but also offers the mental benefits of breath awareness and
concentration – all things athletes can benefit from!
only has physical benefits like flexibility, balance, coordination and
strength, but also offers the mental benefits of breath awareness and
concentration – all things athletes can benefit from!
Many
athletes don’t take the time to slow down and really focus on listening to and
taking care of their bodies, which can lead to overuse and injury – spending
time on your yoga mat can help avoid that!
athletes don’t take the time to slow down and really focus on listening to and
taking care of their bodies, which can lead to overuse and injury – spending
time on your yoga mat can help avoid that!
While you
don’t need to be flexible to do yoga (a common misconception!), you can
definitely expect some stretching in a yoga class. Tight muscles are more prone to injury, so
taking the time to loosen up tight spots can help increase range of motion and
avoid painful injuries in the future.
don’t need to be flexible to do yoga (a common misconception!), you can
definitely expect some stretching in a yoga class. Tight muscles are more prone to injury, so
taking the time to loosen up tight spots can help increase range of motion and
avoid painful injuries in the future.
Yoga also
focuses on mindfulness and linking breath with movement, both of which can be
taken off the yoga mat to benefit you in your everyday living and your
sport. And if you’re looking for a great
way to relax and recovery after an intense training session, a restorative yoga
class can help you physically and mentally recover quicker.
focuses on mindfulness and linking breath with movement, both of which can be
taken off the yoga mat to benefit you in your everyday living and your
sport. And if you’re looking for a great
way to relax and recovery after an intense training session, a restorative yoga
class can help you physically and mentally recover quicker.
I could
go on and on about the benefits of yoga for athletes, but the best way for you
to understand is to experience them yourself!
go on and on about the benefits of yoga for athletes, but the best way for you
to understand is to experience them yourself!
Starting this week you can join me
on the mat for Yoga for Athletes on Thursday’s at 7am at Mashpee Fitness – hope
to see you there!
on the mat for Yoga for Athletes on Thursday’s at 7am at Mashpee Fitness – hope
to see you there!
Namaste
Danielle
Blog post by
Danielle Nardi.
Danielle Nardi.
