view the latest research on the efficacy of MinDfulness meditation and yogA for athletic performance, recovery and mental health
Strike a Pose: Gophers embrace yoga. University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Men’s Football Team, 2014
When I first began teaching in the late 90’s, yoga and meditation were still considered by most people to be fringe practices. Few athletes were aware of the personal benefits of yoga and mindfulness meditation — and even fewer were talking about how these practices could contribute to a player and team’s overall performance and competitive advantage.
A lot has changed over the last 25 years. Think 2013 — Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks. And before Carroll, there was Phil Jackson, who used mindfulness meditation with the Chicago Bulls and the LA Lakers to build a more connected and self-aware team and enhance the focus, agility and stress-tolerance of his players.
The last 25+ years of working working with collegiate and professional athletes has led me to my present day services, which are rooted in mindfulness coaching, yoga and breathwork.
Programs & Services
Mindfulness Coaching: Optimize individual and team performance and wellbeing (team and individual)
Yoga instruction for injury prevention and recovery (team and individual)
Off-season and in-season restorative yoga and mindfulness meditation retreats