During his summer workouts Boston Bruin’s goaltender, Tim Thomas wanted to explore new ways to improve his overall conditioning and flexibility. With a “why not give it a try?” attitude he began practicing Yoga.
Observers say Thomas looks like a new goalie this year, he credits it to Yoga. He is currently in the top 3 goalies in the league this season with .950 save percentage. Read the whole article here.
Of course, Sports fans who are critics of Yoga, may call out the currently tenuous credibility of Ricky Williams or Barry Zito’s less than stellar end of season. Particularly after the two athletes publicly credited Yoga for their superior athletic performance.
Let’s remember Yoga is not a magic pill and after all athlete’s are human beings with multidimensional lives and unique personal challenges. There are many more stories of professional athlete Yogi’s who have thrived and credit Yoga to enhancing not just their career performance but their lives as well.
In a short but sweet interview with Shiva Rea, promoting her new DVD, “Radiant Heart Yoga” she says, “Yoga is just a matter of tapping into something that’s already a part of you.”
It’s a sweet little website with gems of Zen wisdom on a daily basis, a Zen Meditation meeting place where you can tune into the meditation space of others around the globe, as well as a resource for great quotes and teachings.
It is so seldom that I get out of town or have a vacation so when Alessandro and I decided to indulge in a few days away to take in the foliage, I resolved to have a mini-break from Yoga asana. That doesn’t mean I stopped practicing Yoga.
Taking a few days away from asana or on-the-mat practice, gently turns my focus to my practice off-the-mat: mindfulness, truthfulness, non-violence, non-attachment, self study, contentment.
It was a truly lovely, inspiring and restful few days. Follow the link to see the pictures and find out if I could truly refrain from asana for 3 days, hover on the photos to understand my thinking…. Continue reading “Pics from the Pocono’s”
Is there a wee one in your life that you would like to introduce to Yoga? Check out these clips from children’s Yoga videos that are sure to engage, amuse and inspire.
There are many more stories of professional athlete Yogi’s who have thrived and credit Yoga to enhancing not just their career performance but their lives as well. 
Check out these stars, 49ers Tony Parrish, The Denver Broncos and The NY Giants are practicing, Yoga is mandatory for Bengals in the off season. Basketball great Robert Parish has practiced regularly since his career began, The Chicago Cubs, Venus and Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Pete Sampras, the list goes on and on….
The holidays are approaching. You know what gifts you receive from your practice. Consider giving the gift of Yoga to someone in your life.
