Yoga For Athletes

Practiced mindfully, yoga can help you avoid injury by fostering a greater awareness of and respect for your limits. Its nonviolent, nonjudgmental approach provides a wonderful counterpoint to competition. Everyone is welcome, regardless of sport, level of fitness, or yoga experience. We assume you're pretty strong but maybe not too flexible, so we begin with heat-generating flows incorporating standing and balance poses, work on core strength, then move to the floor for hip openers. All along the way we focus on the breath. Extra attention is given to yoga philosophy as applies to endurance sports training and racing, and to yoga asanas that can become part of your home practice and training. Sage's Web site, http://www.sagerountree.com , gives details on her book, "The Athlete's Guide to Yoga," her forthcoming DVD, and her podcast of short post-workout stretches. Back to Home Page. Back to Bio Page                                           Back to Schedule Page.