Why Skiers Need Some Yoga

Are you waiting for the snow to fall? Have you prepared your body for your first day out? Like many other athletes, skiers perform better and with fewer injuries with a balanced yoga practice. Here we outline seven reasons you should start or continue with a yoga practice, or join Jackie Buratovich for her upcoming Yoga for Skiers Workshop (November 2).

* You start the season feeling weak and unbalanced

* You want to progress in your skills faster

* You want to feel more balanced and powerful on your skis

* You are looking for movements you can do at home to prepare for the season that are fun and result in greater strength and agility

* You want some ideas on how to prepare yourself to have the most fun early in the season

* You want to learn ways to stretch safely after a day on the slopes or trails, or rehab an injury

* Increasing your strength and balance in a supportive fun environment with other skiers.