Yoga for Athletes

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

This class is for active students with moderate to no previous yoga experience. Students will gain flexibility, balance, and strength to improve form, prevent injuries, and enhance participation in other activities and sports. Class will include mindfulness meditation, core integration and strengthening, balance work, and a series of poses and progressions built upon weekly. Props such as blocks, bands, and discs are introduced. Focus on breath control posture is emphasized through each class. Relaxation and recovery techniques will also be covered at the end of each class.