‘Yoga’ and ’Sports Performance’ have traditionally been regarded as completely separate entities, with the former being perceived as calming, nurturing, gentle, etc, which stands in stark contrast to perceptions of the latter: intense, dynamic, powerful, etc.

Yoga is gaining popularity in the sports world. It can improve athletic performance by improving core strength, control, coordination and balance, mobility and joint health.

As I discovered when coaching rugby players in pre-season tier training, the benefits of mobility can be achieved with just a 15 minute session a week.

The diverse nature of Yoga also means that style and focus can be adjusted to meet the specific needs…