WHY YOGA?
The word yoga means to unite. The practice of yoga unites the mind and body, encouraging a greater awareness of mental and physical capabilities.
“Yoga is for everyone,” is a common theme among those who practice because yoga is a method that can be modified for every age, size, physical or mentally ability. Yoga is used in early childhood development programs to help develop hand-eye coordination, balancing, spatial awareness, motor control and development.
As children and teens grow, yoga increases body coordination, flexibility, general and strength. It reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression and improves general cognition, memory and learning.
These benefits continue into adulthood, along with other life-long mental and physical benefits. Yoga has been scientifically proven to relieve stress, support healthy sleep patterns, increase mobility, lower blood pressure, improve lung capacity and promote relaxation.
HOW DOES YOGA BENEFIT ATHLETES?
Injury prevention, improved mobility, increased confidence and concentration are some benefits of regular yoga practice.
Athletes use meditation and breathwork to bring a calm and clear mind to both practice and competition.
Yoga decreases both mental and physical stress, creating more room to develop athletic wellness, helping competitors to reach their full athletic potential.
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