Andree Walkin represented Ireland in World Tri Race in London.

Sep 17, 13

Outstanding performance for  Clare Tri-athlete in World Tri-Championship                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          [pullquote style=”right” quote=”dark”]What a way to finish the 2013 tri season, racing the best in the world in the awesome Hyde Park amazing support from the crowd & could hear ye cheering from home also thanks to everyone, off to watch the mens elite race now gotta love this sport:-)[/pullquote] Andree Walkin

A huge congratulation to Andree Walkin  who  represented  Ireland in the world Triathlon competition in London at the weekend. She was competing  against the best tri-athletes in the world and finished strongly with a time of  2.11.31.

It has been a great honour to work with Andree  and we dealt with specific areas of her training that needed extra attention.  At Sportsyoga.ie I introduced  breathing techniques to strengthen and condition her respiratory system  and  introduced her to Yoga Nidra – profound relaxation to remain calm and focused.

Delighted for you Andree.

Paulette

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John Lynch Castletroy Golf Club narrowly misses out in the Trilby Tour Awards.

Sep 6, 13

John Lynch pictured with David Leadbetter

[pullquote style=”right” quote=”dark”]My overall game and fitness has been solid all season  thanks to Paulette  [/pullquote]

Read what John Lynch has to say after his William Hunt Trilby Tour :

” Just back from the Tribly tour international final in the north of England,nearly pulled it off ,finishing two shots out of the play off. My over all game and fitness has been solid all season, I cant wait to see where I can get to next year with another winter of Sportsyoga with Paulette in The Loft Yoga Studio Clonlara.

He gave me a testimonial some months ago which read:

SPORTSYOGA.ie- THE WAY TO BETTER GOLF

“Ever wondered how to improve your golf game without hitting a
practice ball? I may have found the answer.

For the last six months I have been attending Paulette Egan’s sports
yoga class at her Loft Yoga Studio in  Clonlara, Co Clare.
Classes focus on the sporting needs of the student. In my case,
improving flexibility in order to improve my golf swing.

Although I am only 34, I have found over the last few years my
backswing get tighter and shorter, resulting in a rushed, fast swing
with poor tempo. This has lead to poor ball striking and inconsistent
shots.

In the short days of winter it is very hard to get to play and
practice. I recommend all golfers give one of Paulette’s classes a go
in the dark winter months and see how it can improve their game in the
new season.

By working on specific muscles, in consultation with Paulette, I have
vastly improved my shoulder turn and am now swinging the club back to
parallel on a consistent basis.
This, combined with a vast improvement in balance, has led to a far
better tempo and strike on the ball.
Dare I say, I have found a few more fairways and a few extra yards off
the tee. Isn’t that what every golfer is looking for?”

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Learn the Sportsyoga sequence – choice of classes.

Sep 1, 13

Include the  Sportsyoga sequence  as part of your weekly training 

In today’s competitive sports world, it can be difficult to find the edge needed to be the best. I have a keen interest in sport and have watched the hard work that many athletes put into their training for their sport, but still fail to achieve the ultimate performance to be number one.

I have practiced Yoga for 20 years and have a deep understanding of all the benefits Yoga can provide. Yoga is beneficial for all athletes to enhance strength, flexibility and mental focus.   I spend five years working with sports individuals from different backgrounds,and I put together a sequence that will enhance training programs .  I have  also developed the E.A.P3 – Elite athlete peak performance program , and a  Post physio rehabilitation Program . I work with individuals, teams and I also offer one to one yoga therapy sessions

[pullquote style=”right” quote=”dark”]Yoga is beneficial for all athletes to enhance strength, flexibility and mental focus[/pullquote]

Yoga gives a range of motion in all the joints of the body as each class involves a workout for the whole body.

Every movement in yoga is synchronised with the breath so it builds a holistic understanding of how the body works as one unit. Whatever your sport, you will have some overworked muscles in your body. Swimmers suffer from tight shoulders, hurlers and footballers suffer from tight hamstrings which have shortened, sometimes due to over work at the gym, causing lower back pain. Cyclists and golfers can lack balance from the repetitive twisting of their body.

[pullquote style=”left” quote=”dark”]Yoga is not the latest “fad” to hit the headlines. It is dated back to approx 5,000 years.[/pullquote] Some would consider Yoga and Sport to be worlds apart but I have brought the two together to add a whole new dimension to your sport training. Yoga is not the latest “fad” to hit the headlines. It is dated back to approx 5,000 years. So include yoga in your sport training and improve your balance, flexibility, power and stamina, increase your lung capacity and your mental focus resulting in improved performance, injury reduction and faster recovery.

I am currently running three Sportsyoga weekly classes :

Monday                  The  Loft Yoga Studio                    8.30 pm    ( booked out )

Wednesday            U L   Arena                                         6.00 pm

Thursday            The Loft Yoga Studio                        7.00 pm     ( Sportsyoga beginners)

The Sportsyoga sequence is an excellent addition to Pre-season training.

Namaste, Paulette

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