Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Athletes, Cripples and Everyone in Between Benefits from Yoga Practices

 Athletes, Cripples and Everyone in Between Benefits from Yoga Practices

(The Best Years in LifeThere are arguments against athletes' practicing yoga. The notion of developing flexibility seems contrary to developing the hard, strong muscles that some sports demand. But Rich Roll wishes he would have started earlier in his athletic career.

While well into his 40s, Rich has finished high in two ultra-man Hawaiian triathlons. The three phases of a triathlon are a long distance ocean swimming, bicycling, and marathon running. All phases are performed sequentially within the same time frame.

According to Rich, "every athlete - irrespective of sport or discipline - has the potential to enhance his or her ability by adopting a consistent yoga practice."  Read More.

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