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From the Yoga Studio to the Stadium

How Yoga Benefits Pro Athletes (and You!) from the New York Giants yoga instructor

As a yoga instructor to professional athletes, including the New York Yankees and current Super Bowl champions the New York Giants football team, Gwen Lawrence helps football and baseball players discover more than flexibility and injury prevention; they also learn to listen to their bodies. Watch this short interview with Gwen and find out why:

  • she prefers working with high school athletes
  • what go-to poses desk workers and moms should know
  • the one tip that will make even weekend warriors better athletes, and
  • why the pros say yoga for athletes is the hardest thing they've ever done.

Do yoga like an athlete! Order Gwen Lawrence’s Fit Body Yoga DVD or explore our full library of yoga workouts on GaiamTV.com.