1. Benefits of yoga/meditation
Audience: Middle School/High School Athletes
Nick rutter

2. Definition of yoga “Yoga" comes from a Sanskrit word meaning "union."
Yoga combines physical exercises
Mental meditation
Breathing techniques
To strengthen the muscles and relieve stress.

3. Transform yourself in numerous ways
Mind
Body
Spirit

4. Who should do yoga? Men Women Athletes Children Stressed Individuals
Just about ANYBODY

5. Learn the 8 limbs of yoga Yama, stands for one’s sense of integrity
Niyama, deals with self-discipline
Asana, deals with postures
Pranayama, deals with breath control

6. The last 4 limbs Pratyahara, deals with control of the senses
Dharana, deals with concentration
Dhyana, deals with meditation
Samadhi, means union with the divine

7. Can yoga help boost athletic performance?
YES!!!!

8. Increased power for athletes
Flexibility keeps muscles and joints safe.
Increased flexibility = Increased range of motion
Increased ROM = more efficient movements

9. Helps athletes Active recovery
Active recovery = a light workout on an off day
Perfect days to fit yoga in your schedule
Repairs muscle fibers
Stretches and relaxes muscles
Encourages blood flow to broken down muscle tissues

10. Mental toughness One of Yoga’s biggest benefits
All athletes must be mentally strong
The mind is a muscle, train it like one!
Improves your focus

11. Injury prevention Yoga is very important for injury prevention
Hip Pain
Hamstring Pulls
Shoulder Pain
Neck Stiffness

12. Back pain relief Many athletes and individuals suffer from back pain
Helps reduce lower back pain
Helps reduce upper back pain
Helps break up muscle tissues

13. Yoga for a healthy heart
A healthy heart is a healthy body
Studies show Yoga reduces coronary artery diseases
Helps control Diabetes

14. Yoga for basketball players

15. Yoga for Baseball players

16. Improves Digestion Easier digestion = more energy for the body
Many postures/twists massage the internal organs
Keeps the food moving along

17. Helps those with Asthma
Many athletes suffer from asthma
Certain breathing exercises are good for asthma patients

18. Articles on why all athletes should do yoga
Yoga.html
really-need

19. Professional athletes who use yoga
Cole Hamels
Jimmy Rollins
Evan Longoria
Vernon Davis
Andrew Luck
Kevin Love

20. If The best are doing it, why shouldn’t i?
LeBron James
Tiger Woods
Dwight Howard
Serena Williams
Michael Phelps
Russell Wilson

21. Thank you!