Transcript Fundamental Movement

DEFINITION OF YOGA
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“Yoga" comes from a Sanskrit word meaning "union."
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Yoga combines physical exercises
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Mental meditation
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Breathing techniques
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To strengthen the muscles and relieve stress.
TRANSFORM YOURSELF IN NUMEROUS WAYS
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Mind
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Body
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Spirit
WHO SHOULD DO YOGA?
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Men
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Women
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Athletes
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Children
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Stressed Individuals
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Just about ANYBODY
LEARN THE 8 LIMBS OF YOGA
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Yama, stands for one’s sense of integrity
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Niyama, deals with self-discipline
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Asana, deals with postures
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Pranayama, deals with breath control
THE LAST 4 LIMBS
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Pratyahara, deals with control of the senses
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Dharana, deals with concentration
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Dhyana, deals with meditation
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Samadhi, means union with the divine
CAN YOGA HELP BOOST ATHLETIC
PERFORMANCE?
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YES!!!!
INCREASED POWER FOR ATHLETES
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Flexibility keeps muscles and joints safe.
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Increased flexibility = Increased range of motion
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Increased ROM = more efficient movements
HELPS ATHLETES ACTIVE RECOVERY
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Active recovery = a light workout on an off day
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Perfect days to fit yoga in your schedule
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Repairs muscle fibers
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Stretches and relaxes muscles
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Encourages blood flow to broken down muscle tissues
MENTAL TOUGHNESS
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One of Yoga’s biggest benefits
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All athletes must be mentally strong
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The mind is a muscle, train it like one!
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Improves your focus
INJURY PREVENTION
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Yoga is very important for injury prevention
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Hip Pain
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Hamstring Pulls
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Shoulder Pain
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Neck Stiffness
BACK PAIN RELIEF
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Many athletes and individuals suffer from back pain
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Helps reduce lower back pain
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Helps reduce upper back pain
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Helps break up muscle tissues
YOGA FOR A HEALTHY HEART
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A healthy heart is a healthy body
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Studies show Yoga reduces coronary artery diseases
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Helps control Diabetes
YOGA FOR BASKETBALL PLAYERS
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgsqoMGK8hc
YOGA FOR BASEBALL PLAYERS
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19ha07rgGEo
IMPROVES DIGESTION
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Easier digestion = more energy for the body
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Many postures/twists massage the internal organs
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Keeps the food moving along
HELPS THOSE WITH ASTHMA
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Many athletes suffer from asthma
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Certain breathing exercises are good for asthma patients
ARTICLES ON WHY ALL ATHLETES SHOULD
DO YOGA
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http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4806/Why-Every-Athlete-Should-DoYoga.html
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http://www.active.com/health/articles/why-every-athlete-should-practice-yoga
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https://breakingmuscle.com/yoga/integrating-yoga-for-athletes-what-athletesreally-need
PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES WHO USE YOGA
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Cole Hamels
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Jimmy Rollins
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Evan Longoria
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Vernon Davis
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Andrew Luck
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Kevin Love
IF THE BEST ARE DOING IT, WHY SHOULDN’T I?
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LeBron James
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Tiger Woods
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Dwight Howard
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Serena Williams
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Michael Phelps
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Russell Wilson
THANK YOU!