Baseball is an integral part of the fabric of the United States, and
is a sport that evokes strong nostalgia among Americans of all ages.
Whether a Little League Player, high school or college baseball player, or in the National League, incorporating some yoga moves will give you a better
chance at hitting a home run once you sidle up to home plate.
The physical demands of baseball are great, as good players need
everything from fast reflexes to excellent hand-eye coordination. Yoga
is the perfect complement to strengthen muscles in both the mind and
body.
By building flexibility and strength, yoga can help to prevent pulled muscles. Downward Facing Dog is a great posture to stretch out your hamstrings.
When a player steps up to home plate, it is actually the rotation of
one's hips that generates the power, not the swinging of the bat. In other words, the better range of motion one has in their hips, the
better the chance for a stronger hit.
The following 3 yoga postures
will help to open up tight hips.
- Chair Pose
- Warrior II Pose
- Butterfly Pose.
In addition, breathing in and out through the nose helps to keep
one's head in the game and one's mind sharp as well. These benefits
come in handy in all ball sports as well!
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| Chair Pose |
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| Warrior Pose |
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| Butterfly Pose |
