Pain management guidelines for athletes include yoga to strengthen the body
Are you an athlete looking to improve your game? If so, engaging in gentle breathing exercises, refreshing poses and soothing stretches at a Las Vegas yoga studio may be just the thing you need to achieve better strength, endurance and stamina. The holistic Eastern program is often included in pain management guidelines recommended for those with debilitating ailments. It has also been proven to help many people improve their flexibility, which is an important quality to have in numerous types of sports.
Recently, the Mayo News presented a sitting twist pose that may help kayakers achieve better alignment and core strength. Give this exercise a try before you take up the oars.
1. Sit on the floor with your legs straight in front of you. Place your right foot over your left leg so that the right knee points directly up at the ceiling.
2. Exhale gently and twist your body toward your right thigh. Place your right hand on the floor, pressing your left arm against the outside of your right thigh.
3. Continue twisting your torso to the right, inhaling and exhaling deeply. Stay in this position for a total of 10 breaths, then release with an exhalation.
4. Repeat this exercise on the left side.
In time, performing this exercise can help you warm up and strengthen your body before getting into a kayak.
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