4 Reasons to Start Yoga Now

Show of hands: Who wants to learn a challenging new skill as an adult, get frustrated, possibly embarrassed and keep working hard at it for months and years before seeing the results? 

All joking aside, starting a yoga practice in your adult life is simultaneously the best and worst thing you could do. It feels like the worst because it’s FRUSTRATING AS HELL.

When you’re new, most of the postures feel like they don’t work for your body, and it takes months and years to “master” them. Sometimes it might feel embarrassing because everyone around you looks like they know what they are doing.  The list goes on.  

My best advice: KEEP. SHOWING. UP. Because there is magic percolating inside of your body and soul. 

Here are the top four reasons why YOU should be brave and start (or stick with/restart) your practice.  

1. Improved mental and physical resilience

You will improve your mental and physical resilience because yoga is more than a bunch of physical postures. There are actually eight different limbs of the practice that transform the mind, body and spirit.

2. Enhanced athletic performance

You will enhance your athletic performance in training and racing because practicing yoga prepares you in a holistic way. Yoga postures improve your muscle strength, muscle mobility and bone density. Meditation, mantra and breath work enhance your mental toughness during tough workouts and on race day.

3. Balanced dichotomy of muscle strength and mobility

The dichotomy between muscle strength and muscle mobility balances when you practice yoga.  When you approach yoga postures mindfully, your muscles learn how to operate in a safe range of motion. 

4. Better digestion, sleep and athletic recovery

Practicing yoga has a powerful effect on your nervous system because it helps down regulate it from “fight and flight” (sympathetic) to “rest and digest” (parasympathetic). Breathing techniques, meditation, restorative yoga and yin yoga are only a few of the many paths to better digestion, sleep and recovery.

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Still apprehensive? What if I told you that yoga will help you discover your most powerful, authentic self? You will actually fall in love with who you are. Okay, okay, okay. Too woo woo for you? I’ll stop. (But it’s true)

Don’t let fear and frustration keep you from infusing yoga into your life. Join us and unlock your potential with mobility, strength, mental clarity, and community for the everyday athlete. We've fused the power of yoga with dynamic functional movements, creating a powerful combination of mobility and strength tailored for the everyday athlete. Say hello to a holistic and empowering experience like never before.

With FMFY, you'll embark on a one-month journey, following a "pod" of sessions that build from week to week. Each pod includes four yoga + functional movement long sessions, allowing you to track your progress and understand your body's movements better. Practice each session ideally twice a week, and witness the improvements in your strength, mobility, balance, and focus.

Short on time? No problem! Our 10-20 minute functional movement and strength sessions are perfect as warm-ups, warm-downs, or quick standalone workouts. Plus, we offer over 100 Strength x Yoga and meditation videos, specially created for endurance athletes like you.

At FMFY, you won't find traditional yoga classes or complicated postures as goals. Our focus is on improving your function in sports and life. We aim to enhance your mental game through ancient yoga wisdom, allowing you to thrive both on and off the field.

We're not just about reaching the destination; we're about the journey. Embrace the challenge, push your limits, and witness your body and mind grow stronger. Take FMFY for a spin and let us know what you think. It's time to unlock your full potential and enjoy the transformative experience of Functional Movement Functional Yoga.

REMINDER: FMFY is included with team membership for BALG team members. Want to join the team? Click here.