Monday, February 16, 2015

Can Meditation and Yoga Really Elevate My Game?

Photo from Elite Daily- link below

“That stuff’s for “granola girls”.
“How can that make me strong?”
“I’d rather be weight lifting.”
These are all familiar comments that we hear after suggesting to add yoga and meditation into our elite athletes' training regimen. Yet after they try it, the appreciation begins. The experience is humbling…and who doesn’t need some humble pie? As the practice of adding core work, flexibility and concentration becomes more common place for elite athletes, the likelihood that athletes will be better prepared for competition improve. Read the Elite Daily article on how the Seattle Seahawks utilize this form of training to better their game.