Yoga is one of the best ways athletes can ensure that their bodies function at optimal level. The physical benefits of stretching, the centering advantages of breathwork, and the mental rewards of meditation will facilitate the counter-effects of serenity and balance that are not always part of your other training or athletic activities.
According to personal trainers, athletic minds crave structure and, unfortunately, yoga classes don’t have the kind of incentive-based or goal-oriented protocols that athletes usually crave in their training. However, most athletes don’t need to be more athletic, what they need more is drive. To get there, it is important to calm the body and mind and let go of the pressure. Athleticism creates tension in the body and yoga can help balance the tension with thoughtful surrendering to slackness from time to time.
Regardless of what sport you practice or whether you are a professional or amateur, our bodies have the most amazing capabilities to run and jump and lift and swim. Yoga will teach you not only when to push your body but also when to just let go.