"...Some are, and it’s part of the reason why they practice yoga.“It helps you stay clear, so that you never get down or up and down or up,” New York Jets defensive lineman Leonard Williams said. “It helps you just think about your intention every day, saying clear and focused on what you want in life.”Mitchell wishes he had practice yoga while playing football. It would have helped him recover all that he sacrificed to the game on a regular basis, mentally and physically, and find a better balance." About NY Jets & Giants
Picture"Kerr keeps Warriors winning with yoga, creative approach", USA Today
"The Golden State Warriors have become yogis. Coach Steve Kerr is committed to changing things up, and he gave Golden State a day off from the practice floor one day last week so the players could practice yoga instead. In the middle of a prolonged stretch at home with a more regular routine, the schedule allowed for some improvising." I really liked it," Varejao said. "I'm going to do more." USA Today 2017
Picture"Myles Turner is using yoga to reshape his body and his NBA career" ESPN


​"A goal of mine is to be an All-Star," Turner says. "I think that is one thing that every NBA player dreams of."
"I know I feel different," he adds. "Just my movements on the floor ... I feel more, I don't think 'majestic' is the word for it, but I feel better, not as wobbly. I feel a lot stronger overall." ESPN Aug. 2018

10 Athletes and Teams You Might Not Think Would Practice Yoga

  • Shaquille O'Neal, former NBA player 
  • LeBron James, forward for the Miami Heat​​
  • Ray Lewis, linebacker for Balitimore Ravens 
  • Victor Cruz, wide receiver for the New York Giants 
  • Mike Krzyzewski, men's basketball coach
  • Evan Longoria, third baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays
  • Vernon Davis, tight end for the San Francisco 49ers
  • New Zealand All Blacks, rugby team does yoga
  • ​Kevin Love, forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves
  • ​Kevin Garnett, forward for the Boston Celtics
-Article from 2012
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New Zealand All Blacks, rugby team does yoga
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