This is the time of year when many athletes may be taking a break from their sports season. Some athletes continue their training to improve their performance in their sport of choice. However, research shows that complementing the sport you love, with yoga, has many benefits and can help improve your performance.

More athletes are turning to yoga
You may think it’s just for women who are already flexible, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The likes of Lebron James, Tom Brady and Novak Djokovic prove yoga can keep you at the top of your game.

How does hot yoga help athletes?
Hot Yoga helps athletes by:
1. Injury Recovery and Prevention. Hot yoga allows for deep, safe stretching and helps detoxify the skin, blood and muscles through sweat. It also helps strengthen muscles and restore the body to balance and symmetry after years of repetitive, sport-specific training.
2. Improved flexibility. More flexibility means a better range of motion for enhanced performance.
3. Better balance. Improving balance and coordination means better control over how you move your body, leading to enhanced technique and form.
4. Breath Control. Athletes who practice yoga learn to manage their breath — maximizing oxygen intake and energy for endurance and stamina.
5. Enhanced Focus. Yoga teaches you to train your mind and stay present. It helps you focus on the task at hand, stay calm under pressure and positive in stressful situations.

Find a class that’s right for you
At Modo Yoga Brooklin, we offer a variety of classes for all fitness levels. Not sure which class is right for you? Speak to one of our advisors who can recommend a class based on your needs and goals. Ready to get started? Try our intro month special.