Slowly we are working on our breathing techniques in the weightroom. It has paid dividends in many of the kids' lifts. But this practice also extends out to everyday life. Meditation in ANY form helps still and focus the mind and body and spirit. You become more aware of them as well and gain better control over them. Meditation helps you to experience life more fully. It helps boost the immune system and increases grades, concentration, etc. It helps you deal with conflict resolution. The benefits go on and on. This is scientifically proven and more and more professional teams are turning to forms of meditation and visualization. Phil Jackson is one of the best and earliest examples of successfully bringing these techniques to his teams, and for the past few years the Seattle Seahawks started adding in the regime as well.
I suggest our athletes and coaches delve into this subject. And if possible on some level begin incorporating some form of the practice into their workouts and into their lives.
So, to help this along, I will every now and zen, post a few articles on the subject.
--Coach Cap
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