6 Athletic Performance Benefits of Yoga & How to Achieve Them

These days we’re all familiar with yoga: from magazines to television to friends and family, yoga’s become a standard part of our culture.

And yet, many of us still think of it as “stretching” when in fact yoga is far more than that, as evidenced by the fact that elite athletes from NFL stars to Ultramarathon runners have found it to be an invaluable addition to their training.

In fact, properly practiced, yoga can improve every part of your performance, from endurance to power to speed, while also promoting overall health and wellness.