Overview
Many sports people are interested in trying yoga techniques in the hope of improved flexibility, strength, breathing and concentration, but many can be prevented from optimal results due to a lack of understanding on the part of yoga teachers of the specific physical requirements of their sport. This is a manual for professionals who work with athletes of all disciplines and shows them how to adapt yoga practice for swimmers, cyclists, runners, tennis players and more. This bridge between evidence-based modern sports medicine and the ancient practices of yoga, provides solid training guidance as well as offers psychological wisdom to help control and refine the actions of the mind. Essential reading for yoga therapists and teachers, athletic coaches and bodywork professionals who work with athletes.
Full Product Details
Author: Jim Harrington
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint: Singing Dragon
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 2.40cm
, Length: 25.20cm
Weight: 0.704kg
ISBN: 9781848194069
ISBN 10: 1848194064
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 21 May 2021
Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
I loved the book and the insight into yoga and sport. Being a professional big wave surfer and yoga practitioner, what interests me the most is the breath work and training in yoga and how that can help with lung capacity and training for big wave surfing. The chapter on breathing and breath work was the most interesting to me and it has some great examples to work with. People often ask me about yoga and surfing and I am so glad that I can now recommend Jim's book to them. -- Frank Solomon, Professional Surfer and Yoga Practitioner
Jim translates his profound knowledge of yoga into its practical, easily digestible, and very relevant application for sport performance... the book will take you and your game on a wonderful journey. -- Paddy Upton, Coach of several Cricket Teams, Author and Coaching Guru As a competitive age group triathlete, I always struggled with my running. Working with and learning from Jim was the best move I made - he taught me everything I didn't know about breathing, form & posture to improve not only my running, but swimming & cycling as well. To this day I still do my cat/cow moves on longer bike rides amongst many other tricks Jim taught me. -- Britt Hyland, Triathlon Coach and ex Gold Medalist in Triathlon I loved the book and the insight into yoga and sport. Being a professional big wave surfer and yoga practitioner, what interests me the most is the breath work and training in yoga and how that can help with lung capacity and training for big wave surfing. The chapter on breathing and breath work was the most interesting to me and it has some great examples to work with. People often ask me about yoga and surfing and I am so glad that I can now recommend Jim's book to them. -- Frank Solomon, Professional Surfer and Yoga Practitioner
Author Information
Jim Harrington works in Remedial and Sports Therapies and in applying yoga techniques along with corrective exercise and manual bodywork therapies. He was the official Yoga Coach to the Indian National Cricket Team when they won the Cricket World Cup. He is currently working on Yoga Teacher Training programmes and on teaching advanced workshops for yoga practitioners and athletes. He is Australian but currently based in South Africa.
