Yoga is all about body and mind. Both of which are very important to being a skilled adventurer.
I know some of you might be getting huffy with idea of doing silly stretching and centering your mind. But the benefits far out way how rediculous you might look. Plus, all the big time pro athletes are doing it and I am sure they don’t mind looking a bit silly.
Studies have shown that practicing yoga on a regular basis improves flexibility and joint mobility. As well as strengthens, tones, and builds muscle. Yoga is also ideal for people with back or knee issues because yoga strengthens joints and increasing stability. Not only will you benefit structurally, but will also be rewarded with increased stamina and circulation, weight loss and stress reduction. How could you go wrong with those yoga center statistics!
The Sun Salutation, Downward Dog, and Childs Pose are just a few of the physical positions that coordinate breath with movement to stretch different parts of the body. Yoga is the perfect complement to practiced and played sports. Such as running, cycling, and even golf. Various poses work and stretch muscle groups in your back, neck, shoulders, abdomen, hips, ankles, and feet. If your body is strong and centered you are far less likely to suffer repetition injuries and muscle sprains.
Golfers tend to be dominant on one side of there body. This is usually seen on their swing side with uneven muscle tone or growth. Yoga will strengthen the weaker areas while evening out tension and tone. The evened core that will develop over time will also increase balance and stability in ones golf the swing and stance.
When it comes to cycling posture and back problems usually arise. Such as stiffness and tension due to being bent over the handlebars for long periods of time. This can be remedied with simple yoga stretching to prevent curvature in the spine and develop supporting muscles.
No matter what sport you participate in or adventurous feat your training for yoga can aid in all areas of play. Yoga helps keep your body and mind in check while centering your thoughts as well as your muscular tone.
In the end you might feel a little silly standing on one leg with your arms out like a windmill, but it is all worth it when your strong in body and mind standing with success!