Yoga Gives Football Player Boost

Watch: Yoga Gives Football Player a Big Boost

Published on October 8, 2019

Athletes of all levels are always looking for new ways to gain an edge and boost their performance. Wisconsin Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor has found both yoga and meditation to help his performance on the football field. On a whim, he tagged along to a hot yoga studio and was surprised by the intensity of the practice. Taylor expected a slow-paced and stretching focused experience but found yoga to be very physically challenging. He went to the class feeling sore and left felt relieved and healed after—and has since kept coming back to the mat! 

Taylor has also been taking meditation classes for the last two years. Using mindful breathing has helped to bring his attention back to the now and quiet his mind. Having a relaxed yet alert state of mind gives him a competitive advantage on the field.

Check out ESPN’s video feature on Taylor’s journey and experiences with yoga and meditation below. How has yoga or meditation helped you improve your athletic performance?

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Timothy Burgin is a Kripalu & Pranakriya trained yoga instructor living and teaching in Asheville, NC. Timothy has studied and taught many styles of yoga and has completed a 500-hour Advanced Pranakriya Yoga training. Timothy has been serving as the Executive Director of YogaBasics.com since 2000. He has authored two yoga books and has written over 500 articles on the practice and philosophy of yoga. Timothy is also the creator of Japa Mala Beads and has been designing and importing mala beads since 2004.
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