Whether you’re a runner, a martial artist, or a strength athlete, a little yoga goes a long way. Yoga complements any training program and helps athletes build both physical and mental stamina.
Whether you’re a runner, a martial artist, or a strength athlete, a little yoga goes a long way. Yoga complements any training program and helps athletes build both physical and mental stamina.
The following yoga programs were designed by Breaking Muscle founder Mindith Rahmat. Mindith is a long-time yoga practitioner and is certified as an E-RYT 500 Certified Yoga Therapist and Teacher. Mindith designed these programs with athletes in mind, so don’t hesitate to add the yoga flows to your normal training schedule.
The first cycle of Awake & Evolve workouts focuses on balancing the chakras and relieving stress and tension with gentle yoga stretches.
The second cycle of Awake & Evolve workouts focuses on using the breath, building upper body stamina, and fostering a habit of regular meditation.
The third cycle of Awake & Evolve workouts builds strength and endurance in the lower body, with brief meditations to calm the mind and relieve stress.
The fourth cycle of Awake and Evolve workouts focuses on energizing and lengthening the muscles to improve athletic performance, with a meditation component to improve concentration and mood.
Yoga Sequences: Cycle 1 – Vinyasa Flows
Welcome to the new Awake & Evolve vinyasa yoga sequences. These yoga flows are intended to provide a blueprint for teachers and students of yoga.
Yoga Sequences: Cycle 2 – Sport Specific Flows
This cycle of yoga sequences is designed with athletes in mind. Each week’s practice focuses on a different sport, with short flows for recovery and longer practices to go deeper into poses.
Yoga Sequences: Cycle 3 – Ashtanga Inspired Flows
The newest cycle of Yoga Sequences features Ashtanga inspired flows. You will begin the cycle with a beginners series and move into deep hip flows, inversions, and traditional long flows.
Yoga Sequences: Cycle 4 – Ready to Sweat Yoga Workouts
Ready to sweat yoga workouts are rigorous sessions that will have you moving, getting stronger, and sweating with yoga sequences and strength training.
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