Yoga Pose of the Month from Active Life DC - Post-Marathon Relief with Seated Straddle

It's been a while since we've posted, but here's a great yoga pose for you distance runners... check it out!

Active Life DC | Yoga for Athletes Pose of the Month: Post-Marathon Relief with Seated Straddle

Moga (yoga for men) is back by popular demand in British Columbia

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Yoga for men, aptly named Moga, ran for the first time in the spring and quickly became popular, attracting men who were interested in learning new ways to improve their overall fitness.

“Men are generally tighter and need something that is different from the yoga taught for women.  The postures I chose are designed to loosen the muscles and expand the breath,” explains yoga instructor Wade Morissette.  Read the full article below.

Moga (yoga for men) is back by popular demand - Bowen Island Undercurrent

Yoga for Golfers Tip from Katherine Roberts

PGA.com blogger John Kim recently reached out to renowned yoga expert Katherine Roberts, founder of Yoga for Golfers and Nike Golf Swoosh Elite Staff Member, to ask if she could provide one tip for golfers. 

Here's what she shared.:

 

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"Hi John!

I had a great few weeks down at Spring Training and now able to think more about golfers. But in truth, regardless of the sport, in order for athletes to excel -  flexibility is paramount. The ability to stretch properly can add strength and improve performance in the ballpark and on the golf course (and other sports too of course).

Most golfers recognize that the golf swing consists of a motion that coils and uncoils the spine over a powerful lower body. There are yoga poses that help efficient torso turn and increase lower body strength.  In addition to torso rotation, proper stabilization of the shoulder supports club control and reduces shoulder injury. 

Remember, the upper arm bone should be drawn into the shoulder socket before the rotation for more stability and strength. The spinal rotation initiates from the deepest part of the lower abdominal muscles and funnels through the shoulder and out through the extended hand.

In your pre-round warm up, you might consider this yoga pose:

Starting Position- Step your left leg back into a long lunge, lift your left heel as high as possible. Right knee is at a 90-degree angle. Place your left hand directly under your left shoulder. Draw the right knee toward the mid-line of your body. Inhale deeply as you open your torso to the right. Exhale as you bring the torso and arm parallel to the ground. Repeat five times and switch sides. 

Throughout this motion concentrate on deep inhalation and exhalation. Focus on the quality of your breath throughout this dynamic flexibility and strengthening movement. Deep breath plus wide stretch is the foundation to athletic success. To learn more on how yoga can enhance your golf game performance visit: http://yogaforgolfers.com/."

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