THE BENEFITS OF YOGA FOR CYCLING.
Before entering the world of Yoga for Cycling and its benefits, let's answer a few questions: What exactly is yoga? In short, it's tougher than it looks. This ancient practice (it dates back to sometime around the 5th Century BC) was traditionally used throughout Asia to improve physical, mental and spiritual discipline. Today, more and more athletes employ it to improve core strength and flexibility with great effect, making it an ideal complementary exercise for cyclists. How does it work? Usually performed privately for the experienced, or in a studio with an instructor and a class, which typically last from 45 minutes to an hour. Perfect if you want to put your lunch breaks to good use. We were lucky enough to get a one-to-one session with our lovely instructor Nikita Akilapa. With a multitude of difficulty levels, it’s key that you’re honest about your abilities. Don’t assume this stuff’s easy – it isn’t! Why is yoga particularly useful for road cyclists?