Many sports people are interested in trying yoga techniques in the hope of improved flexibility, strength, breathing and
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Table of contents :
Preface
PART 1: EAST MEETS WEST – A FINE ROMANCE
1. East Meets West
2. The Solution Is Yoga Specialised
PART II: KNOW THE BODY – KNOW THE SPORT
3. Functional Movement
4. Biomechanics and Yoga: Sthiram and Sukham
5. Yoga Alignment Redefined
6. Functional Anatomy Lines: A Model to Assess and Work with Body Imbalance
7. Understanding Sports Injuries and Yoga Injuries
PART III: KNOW THE MIND – IT’S ALL IN THE MIND!
8. Breathing: What We Can Learn from Free Divers, Mountain Climbers and Yoga Masters about Breathing
9. Psychology and Mental Training
PART IV: REMAINING IN THE QUESTION – ALWAYS ADAPT AND EVOLVE
10. Arranging a Yoga Program
11. Yoga for Cycling
12. Yoga for Cricket
13. Yoga for Running Sports
Conclusion
References
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgements