Mindfulness
Athletic Benefits of Hot Yoga
Hot yoga is one of the most popular fitness crazes in the last few years, but does it give any benefits beyond regular yoga or other workouts? Hot, or...
Why Pro Athletes are Trying ‘Mindfulness Training,’ and Why You Should Too
When New York Knicks president Phil Jackson announced his team had begun “mindfulness training” ahead of this season, it probably didn’t come as a huge surprise. Jackson’s teams have employed various mindfulness [...]
The Athlete’s Recovery Guide
Athletes, you play and work out hard. Now you need to rest, recover and regenerate for your next game or training session. The best professional athletes understand this, but they [...]
Boot Camp for the Brain
Today’s soldiers undergo mental training, which is just as important as their physical training. Both soldiers and athletes need clear minds to make sure they perform well under pressure. Here [...]
Rise to the Moment With Mindfulness Meditation
In a recent Huffington Post article, psychotherapist Ira Israel provides insight on an ancient practice that can be used as a powerful mental tool for any athlete: mindfulness meditation. Israel [...]