New Zealand rugby team uses yoga to improve their game
The Wellington Lions have added yoga class to their weekly training regimes.
First five-eighth Gopperth has been impressed by the benefits, which include loosening tight hamstrings acquired from goalkicking, increased speed and better range of movement.
The breathing techniques have helped him to calm down when required. “I use the deep breathing techniques to relax me before kicking a goal,” he said.
Hooker Luke Mahoney is less sure whether yoga has helped his game, but accepts he now feels more flexible and able to run faster.