143: The Art and Science of Yoga, with Sage Roundtree
b"Is yoga just fancy stretching? Nope. Today\\xa0we\\u2019re\\xa0going to go into the specifics of why cyclists should consider yoga, from the physical literacy it can provide, to the strength and conditioning\\xa0element it offers, from the potential for\\xa0an improved inflammatory profile to better recovery and\\xa0relaxation.\\xa0\\xa0\\nIt turns out yoga is far more than fancy stretching or breathing techniques, it can be a powerful tool to aid health and performance.\\xa0\\xa0\\nNo\\xa0episode\\xa0about\\xa0yoga would be complete without an overview of the many varieties of the practice. It often comes down to a simple question:\\xa0How do you like your peppers: mild, medium, or hot!?\\xa0\\nWe walk through the six major types of yoga and when each is the most\\xa0appropriate, given the time of year, your ability, and\\xa0your training load.\\xa0\\xa0\\nFinally,\\xa0we\\u2019ll\\xa0discuss the risks of doing yoga. There are some, but thankfully\\xa0they\\u2019re\\xa0minor and can be easily avoided.\\xa0\\nOur featured guest today is Sage Rountree,\\xa0an internationally recognized authority in yoga for athletes and an endurance sports coach with certifications from USA Triathlon, USA Cycling, and the Road Runners\\u2019 Club of America. She is\\xa0the author\\xa0of The Athlete\\u2019s Guide to Yoga among serval other books on yoga.\\xa0\\nWe\\u2019ll\\xa0also hear from eSports racer Jen Real, racer, Paralympian and coach Jen Sharp, and our very own Colby Pearce for\\xa0more\\xa0thoughts on the benefits of yoga for athletes.\\xa0\\nNow, select\\xa0your\\xa0pepper...\\xa0\\xa0Let's\\xa0make you fast!\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"