Can yoga help badminton players and how?
Yoga and badminton training is a great combination for badminton players at any skill level.
Practicing regular yoga in itself can help badminton players focus their minds through the meditative aspects of yoga. Adding yoga to the weekly badminton practice has been proven to improve the stamina, endurance, and mental health of badminton players.
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Learn which yoga poses (asanas) are the most effective for badminton
Recent scientific research and tests have demonstrated that these yoga asanas are effective for badminton players:
Warrior 1 pose (Virabhadrasana I) – endurance
The Warrier 1 pose strengthens the legs and improves endurance, while also helping to improve balance and focus (concentration).
This asana (pose) is suitable for badminton players of all ages and skill levels.
Tree Pose (Vrikshasana) – agility
The Tree Pose improves balance and focus. It will also help strengthen your legs and improve agility.
Improves neuro-muscular coordination, balance, endurance and alertness.
It tones up the leg muscles and rejuvenates the ligaments
Downward-facing dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
This yoga pose for badminton players stretches the hamstrings and calves, while also helping to improve endurance and focus.
Plank Pose (Phalakasana) – core and shoulders
This plank yoga pose is different from the plank exercise most badminton players are familiar with. The phalakasana strengthens the core, arms, and shoulders, which can help improve agility and endurance.
Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) – improves balance and focus
The triangle pose stretches the hips, hamstrings, and calves, while also improving balance and focus.
Camel Pose (Ustrasana) – endurance and relaxation
This yoga pose opens the chest and strengthens the back, while also helping to improve endurance and relaxation. This asana is also said to correct drooping shoulders and regulate the thyroid gland.
Child’s Pose (Balasana) – reduce stress
This yoga pose stretches the back and hips and can help promote relaxation and reduce stress. It is said to relieve tension and calm the nervous system.
Do not do this exercise if you have a knee injury.
Corpse Pose (Savasana) – rejuvenation
This pose is a relaxation pose that can help calm the mind and reduce stress, while also promoting overall relaxation and rejuvenation.
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Yoga for badminton presentation – Badminton Ireland
A few years ago the good people at Badminton Ireland facilitated this presentation by senior yoga teacher Michael Connolly.
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