Yoga for Sports Performance: A Guide for Yoga Therapists, Yoga Teachers and Bodyworkers

This manual is for professionals who work with athletes of all disciplines, providing them with training guidance and psychological wisdom to help control and refine the actions of the mind. It bridges the gap between evidence-based modern sports medicine and the ancient practices of yoga.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 21 May 2021
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Yoga techniques have gained popularity among sportspeople seeking to enhance their flexibility, strength, breathing, and concentration. However, many individuals may not achieve optimal results due to a lack of awareness among yoga teachers about the specific physical demands of their sport. This manual is designed for professionals who work with athletes across various disciplines, providing them with practical guidance on how to adapt yoga practice for swimmers, cyclists, runners, tennis players, and more. By bridging the gap between evidence-based modern sports medicine and ancient yoga practices, this resource offers comprehensive training guidance and psychological wisdom to help athletes control and refine their mental actions. It is an essential read for yoga therapists, teachers, athletic coaches, and bodywork professionals who collaborate with athletes.

Yoga techniques have gained popularity among sportspeople seeking to enhance their flexibility, strength, breathing, and concentration. However, many individuals may not achieve optimal results due to a lack of awareness among yoga teachers about the specific physical demands of their sport. This manual is designed for professionals who work with athletes across various disciplines, providing them with practical guidance on how to adapt yoga practice for swimmers, cyclists, runners, tennis players, and more. By bridging the gap between evidence-based modern sports medicine and ancient yoga practices, this resource offers comprehensive training guidance and psychological wisdom to help athletes control and refine their mental actions. It is an essential read for yoga therapists, teachers, athletic coaches, and bodywork professionals who collaborate with athletes.

Yoga techniques have gained popularity among sportspeople seeking to enhance their flexibility, strength, breathing, and concentration. However, many individuals may not achieve optimal results due to a lack of awareness among yoga teachers about the specific physical demands of their sport. This manual is designed for professionals who work with athletes across various disciplines, providing them with practical guidance on how to adapt yoga practice for swimmers, cyclists, runners, tennis players, and more. By bridging the gap between evidence-based modern sports medicine and ancient yoga practices, this resource offers comprehensive training guidance and psychological wisdom to help athletes control and refine their mental actions. It is an essential read for yoga therapists, teachers, athletic coaches, and bodywork professionals who collaborate with athletes.

Weight: 702g
Dimension: 178 x 253 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781848194069