When it comes to a champion formula, mental and physical fitness pack a powerful punch. This is something you can master with a regular practice of yoga and boxing, two of (arguably) the best forms of movement out there. Our YogaBoxbaby is the perfect blend of this complimentary combo and the benefits are endless. From lengthening muscles, getting you lighter on your feet to improving balance read on to discover how yoga can enhance your fitness and make you a stronger fighter.
Master Mobility
When it comes to yoga one of the first things that springs to mind is flexibility, while this is a definite benefit of regular yoga classes all of those downward dogs and sun salutations develop far more than flexible hamstrings. Yoga teaches you how to master mobility, stretching with intention and control while maintaining balance. This is powerful stuff when it comes to boxing, allowing you to stay both light and strong as you move around the ring and controlling every jab, slip and left hook like a pro.
Balance, Baby!
Connecting to the ground is a powerful skill for all boxers, a yoga flow incorporates many poses that develop this connection from mountain pose to a more challenging half-moon. Staying grounded is key to improving balance keeping you strong on your feet, focused and present in every fight. Adding a few YogaBoxbaby classes to your weekly training translates into better balance, making you stronger and more in control of your reactions, benefiting you mentally and physically in and out of the ring.
Improve muscle strength
While yoga may not seem like the obvious for muscle strength, longer holds of poses such as chair, warriors and boat pose will have you thinking differently. Many yoga poses challenge your core muscles and improve strength. Strong muscles make you a powerful fighter and prevent injury in all areas of your training. This includes running, skipping and biking which are all key to building your endurance. Yoga is restorative yet it is a challenging practice and adding it to your training schedule which will make every ride, run and bag work-out feel better.
Float like a butterfly
Staying light on your feet while developing strength and power is a challenge for every boxer, this is achieved with disciplined and strategic training. The balancing poses in yoga increase body awareness making your movements more effective and sharp. Even as much as twenty minutes of yoga a few times a week can have you well on your way to floating like a butterfly, becoming light and agile on your feet. In every yoga session you are working on flexibility, mobility and balance – the ultimate tool set for staying strong and focused in the ring till the very last round.
Breathe with intention
One of the most powerful tools you have for physical and mental well being is right under your nose. The magic of breath work is limitless, check in with how you are breathing at this moment. Often we hold the breath or breathe too quickly, both which can over stimulate the nervous system reducing focus, concentration and fitness potential. Yoga trains you to become a master of your breath, connecting each inhale and exhale with movement so you can stay in flow through whatever type of chaos life throws at you. Whether that is going upside down with a headstand or preparing for a fight- breathing with intention keeps the power behind every punch.
Quick Recap
Yoga and boxing are the yin and yang of training, a powerful formula to improve your mental and physical fitness and make you a strong fighter. Jumping into a few YogaBoxbaby classes a week gives you a cardio blast and gentle flow that will improve endurance, calm the mind and unleash your full potential.
Ready to try the champion formula? Book a YogaBoxbaby now and nama-slay your fitness!
