Is there an approach or type of yoga that works best for riders?
There are so many different styles of yoga, and so many different ways of teaching those styles. It may take some time to find a style and teacher that works for you. My guess is that mountain bikers would like to get both a workout and a good stretch, nothing too hokey pokey—at least that is what I initially wanted out of yoga. So perhaps a power yoga, or a vinyasa flow yoga class would be a good place to start. It’s harder and more challenging than you think. Be prepared to get an ass-whooping if you’ve never tried it before! After a good 90 minute class, your whole body will feel worked in such an incredible and energy enhancing way. There is nothing quite like it. But remember, saying that you’re too stiff to do yoga is like saying you’re too thirsty to drink water. And it’s not going to get any easier if you wait ten years. So go play yoga, have some fun, don’t take it too seriously, and see how it goes. Like he does with mountain biking, Ryan makes yoga poses look easy. Photo ~ A
