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Upcoming Yoga for the Athlete workshops in the San Francisco Bay Area - Feb 16th, Mar 8th & Apr 5th, 2008.

Space is limited so register today!



Yoga for the Athlete Handbook

Written by athlete and Yoga instructor Dario Fredrick.
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Illustrated with nine hand-picked poses and instructions.

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Yoga Handbook


Considerations for the Athlete

A successful athlete is a balanced athlete. Even with the best intentions, repetitive-motion activities tend to create imbalance in the body either through the shortening/tightening of soft tissue, misalignment of skeletal structure, or over-stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system (stress response).

Yoga provides us with multiple tools to address imbalance on many levels. The postures (asanas) help to create harmony in the physical body, realigning, restoring and maximizing quality of health and physical functioning. A balanced and consistent asana practice helps improve circulation, freedom of movement, alignment and mobility of the joints, organ and system function, awareness and concentration.

As we develop physical harmony and balance, mental equanimity follows. In this respect, yoga allows us to utilize the mind as a tool, mastering its usefulness while eliminating sources of suffering. This foundation provides a deeper level of awareness and connection with the true self.



Some Benefits of Yoga for the Athlete

    • Improves musculoskeletal alignment
    • Stimulates circulation and organ function
    • Increases metabolism of stored fat 
    • Improves muscular recovery
    • Increases body/self awareness
    • Creates a greater equilibrium of strength
    • Increases range of motion
    • Injury prevention
    • Mental clarity and strength

 "Health is firmness in body, stability in mind, and clarity in thinking."
                                                                                               -- BKS Iyengar



Yoga for the Athlete Workshops with Dario Fredrick      

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Three Saturdays: Feb 16th, Mar 8th & Apr 5th, 2008 -- 3:00-5:00pm

Location: Turtle Island Yoga - Next to the Whole Athlete Performance Center.

$20 each or $55 for all three - Students of all levels welcome.

Unlock your potential by unlocking your hips and shoulders. Align your spine to play injury free. Balance your nervous system to promote optimal recovery. 

Specific poses will be practiced to encourage alignment, balance and openness. While each workshop has a specific focus, they are appropriate for everyone, athletes and non-athletes alike. All workshops include restorative poses to enhance recovery from strenuous exercise and stress. Increased freedom of movement and restorative practices translate to improved recovery from daily activities and a greater sense of balance within.

Hips, Knees, Low Back - February 16, 2008
It’s all in the hips…Ideal for runners and cyclists, this workshop will address alignment in the hips and their effects on the knees and lower spine. The repetitive action of pedaling in cycling creates inherent tightness in the hips and often translates to knee and low back challenges. The biomechanics of running and cycling can be improved with better alignment and range of motion of the hips, while reducing risk of injury.

Shoulders and Upper Back - March 8, 2008

Why shoulder the burden? In this workshop, we will focus on the shoulders and upper back. In swimmers, strength develops in the upper arms, back and shoulders, but often at the expense of muscle length, alignment and freedom of movement.

Daily activities commonly compromises shoulder alignment and can exaggerate the natural curves of the upper back and neck. We will practice poses that address these areas, working on aligning the spine and freeing the shoulders. This workshop is also ideal for those who work at a computer.

Optimal Recovery - Restorative Yoga - April 5, 2008

Restorative poses promote balance in the commonly overworked systems of the body. The high-energy aspects of daily activities, whether intense exercise or stressful work, can place significant stress on both the mind and the body.

Stress literally stimulates the “fight or flight” response of the nervous system, breaking down muscle and rapidly utilizing stored energy. Restorative poses reduce and counteract the stress response, enhancing recovery and peace within.

*Workshops are limited to 20 students each, pre-registration is recommended.

Dario Fredrick has studied Yoga for 15 years, in both the US and with the Iyengars in India. With a Master's degree in Exercise Science, Dario integrates his knowledge from research in physiology with the many elements of yoga. He understands the particular needs of active people and those new to yoga, teaching with sensitivity to limitations and injuries.

For more information contact dario@wholeathlete.com.


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