5 REASONS TO TRY YOGA - To improve your Golf & Tennis games

BY KRISTINE ROBERSON MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Yoga is a passion of mine. It gives me the time I need each day to fully breathe, stretch my body, work on my balance and strength and offer my mind and body my complete attention just once in the day. I’m a total yogi (a person who practices yoga). Have you tried practicing yoga, yet? The Fitness Center offers three weekly classes — Mondays at 5:15pm with Jodi; Wednesdays at 8:30am with Diane; and Wednesdays at 5:15pm with Liana. If golf or tennis are more your sport, here are five reasons you may want to incorporate yoga into your fitness regime.

Flexibility

Both golf and tennis require a lot of range of motion in the body. Yoga can help increase your flexibility, which can improve your swing and reduce the risk of injury. Practicing yoga regularly can help lengthen and stretch your muscles, increasing your range of motion and enhancing your overall performance on the course or the court.

Strength

Not only does yoga increase flexibility, it’s an excellent way to build strength and endurance. Yoga helps you develop core strength, which is essential for maintaining good posture and balance. It can also help you build upper body strength, which can improve your swing in golf and your serve in tennis.

Balance

Balance is crucial in both golf and tennis, and practicing yoga can help you improve it. Yoga can help develop a strong foundation by improving your alignment, and it can also help you develop better awareness of your body and your movements. Practicing yoga can help you maintain balance on the court or the course, and can help improve your overall game.

Mental Focus

Both golf and tennis require a lot of mental focus and concentration. Yoga can help you develop better mental clarity and focus by teaching you how to control your breathing and quiet your mind. Practicing yoga regularly can help reduce stress and anxiety, and can help you stay focused on the course or the court. It can also help improve your mental game by teaching you how to stay calm and centered under pressure.

Injury Prevention

Injuries are common in both golf and tennis, but practicing yoga can help reduce the risk of injury. Yoga’s work on your flexibility, strength, and balance can reduce the strain on your joints and muscles. This can help prevent common injuries like strains, sprains, and other overuse injuries.

One of the best things about yoga is you can start where you are at any time. You don’t need a certain amount of flexibility or experience, just a willingness to try new things. Give it a go, and let me know how you like it!

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