In my country, hatha yoga is booming right now. The reason is that very famous singer, Hyori Lee,
showed practicing yoga on television show. She said that it is very important to build core muscles
to do yoga and yoga helps to build core muscles. I thought that yoga is only for people who want
to meditate, or people who do not want intensive exercises. I did not think about pro athletes doing
yoga practice.
In the article, ‘Pro Athletes Turn To Yoga: Joe Johnson, Torrey Smith Tout Practice’s Benefits’,
the author, Jordan Schultz, pointed out that huge star athletes in NBA, and NFL doing yoga for
improving flexibility, recovery time, meditation, and to prolong their careers. It also helps to relax,
relieve the mind and by from stress, intensive schedules for athletes.
Joe Johnson, a six-time NBA All-Star, is doing bikram yoga. He does it for relaxation, to
clear his mind before game days. Torrey Smith started yoga for physical benefits. It helps to improve
flexibility, as well as mental benefits.