Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast

374 Yoga For Triathletes - Abi Carver From Yoga15

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Feb 23, 2022
In this chat, Abi Carver, the founder of Yoga15 and a certified yoga teacher, discusses how tailored yoga can enhance triathlon training. She emphasizes the importance of releasing muscle tension to boost recovery and performance. Abi explores the mental benefits of short practices, explaining how they offer stress relief and improved focus. She also highlights the significance of addressing sport-specific imbalances and the effectiveness of her concise 15-minute sessions. Overall, Abi showcases yoga as a practical and beneficial tool for athletes.
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INSIGHT

Sports Create Predictable Imbalances

  • Repetitive sports create predictable muscular imbalances that mirror the posture of the sport.
  • Yoga supplies varied counter-movements (hip openers, twists, backbends) to correct those imbalances.
ANECDOTE

From Trainer To Yoga Teacher

  • Abi moved to Mexico, retrained as a personal trainer, and discovered yoga in a gym class.
  • A teacher convinced her to stay for Shavasana and she then retrained into yoga teaching.
INSIGHT

Surrendering Builds Resilience

  • Learning to 'surrender' into discomfort on the mat teaches relaxation under strain.
  • That skill transfers to racing and training by quieting the protective nervous response.
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