Monday, April 27, 2020

Yoga and Tennis (Tennis and the Coronavirus Lockdown: Knowledge from Home)

Yoga consists of a collection of physical, mental and spiritual practices originating from ancient India. It constitutes a school of Hindu philosophy about the body, mind and the Universe. In the West, it has developed into physical fitness exercises offering stress relief and relaxation. Yoga has cross-training benefits with other sports such as, of course, tennis. 

Qualities of Yoga applicable to tennis include:
*Balance
*Flexibility
*Core and Lower Body Strength and Stability
*Mindfulness of "the Present" and Breath Control

For more reading on Yoga:

Watch ATP Player Sam Querrey Demonstrate Yoga
Courtesy: ATP Tour

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