Helping your Athlete at Home: Yoga for Cheerleaders

Yoga is the trendy workout that can be found in health clubs and fitness centers. This new wave workout has been around for centuries, first documented in 200 AD. How can this ancient practice prepare our high-energy athletes before they take the floor at cheerleading competitions? What do yogi’s know that can help cheerleading coaches prepare their athletes both mentally and physically in preparation for competition? Breaking yoga down to its basic elements will empower coaches with techniques to assist with aching muscles, building stronger muscles and relieving the stress of competition.

Breathing and Stretching
Yoga breathing is a main component to the effectiveness of yoga practice. Through the use of breathing techniques t...more