Here is a yoga routine for Tennis Players by our Yoga Instructor, Caraleigh. Interested in trying a FREE Yoga Session with Caraleigh? Just CLICK HERE!
1. Cat and Cow Pose
Benefits: increases range of motion in the spine and releases tension
How to do the pose: Start on hands and knees with wrists under the shoulders and knees under the hips. As you inhale arch the back and look up towards the ceiling and as you exhale round the back and drop the head in between the arms.
2. Downward Facing Dog Pose
Benefits: increases shoulder mobility and wrist strength, promotes spine alignment
How to do the pose: Start on hands and knees with wrists under the shoulders and knees under the hips. Tuck the toes, lift the hips and drop the head in between the arms so that the body is in an inverted V-shape. Keep the shoulders aligned with the back and neck.
3. Supine Spinal Twist
Benefits: releases tension in the lower back, neck, and shoulders
How to do the pose: Lie down on your back. Bring the right knee in towards the chest while keeping the left leg extended. Bring the right knee across the midline toward the floor of the left side. Place your arms on either side to form a T position with your body. Turn your head to look to the right. Switch sides.
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