Physical Benefits
- Builds muscles to improve strength
- Trains muscles to improve balance
- Stretches muscles to improve flexibility
- Combination of these dramatically reduces the risk of injuries
- Improved range of motion delivers explosive performance
Mental Benefits
- Linking breath and movement calms the nervous system and serves as mental game training
- Allows the brain to ‘turn off’ and focus on the internal versus external
- Concentration of the mind builds emotional control
- Savasana: a time to learn to let go of errors, build confidence, trust ourselves
Training Integration
Bringing together training, power and performance, technical skill development, and focus and flexibility, athletic yoga supports the complete athlete. By integrating Slate Athletic Yoga into your practice schedule, you can round out an already strong training program.