Description: In the tradition of the bestselling book Stretching -- which introduced athletes to sports-specific stretching routines -- this is the definitive guide for athletes wanting to add yoga to their training regimens. Anyone can use yoga to improve stamina, endurance, focus, and strength. Each chapter contains exercises targeted to individual sports so participants of that sport can find routines that will fit their needs. Breathing and meditation -- likewise important in any sport -- are also covered.
-- Techniques include routines and positions for target sports (baseball, football, basketball), sports using one side of the body (golf, tennis), team sports (football, soccer), artistic sports (karate, tae kwon do), strength and balance sports (gymnastics), and endurance sports (running, swimming), among other categories
-- With more than 200 photos, each position is clearly illustrated so even a novice can follow
-- Other titles by the American Yoga Association -- the United States' preeminent yoga organization -- have sold more than 200,000 copies

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