Athletes are no strangers to tight, sore muscles, joint wear and injuries and these are all indications that their bodies could use some additional care and focus to open fascial tissue, strengthen and lengthen joints and increase mobility. ⁠ ⁠ This is where yoga fits in nicely.⁠ ⁠ 𝙔𝙞𝙣 𝙔𝙤𝙜𝙖, one of the less well-known forms of yoga, may just be the ideal fit for athletes. ⁠ ⁠ Most forms of yoga are yang yoga, meaning they are active and focus on building strength. Yin yoga, on the other hand, is a passive yet challenging form of yoga in which the poses are held for 3 to 5 minutes. This allows for an intense opening of the muscles and deep connective tissues like tendons, ligaments and fascia.⁠ ⁠ Yin Yoga is also very grounding and relaxing for the mind. It requires you to focus on your breathing and to learn breath control – a skill that is very useful for an athlete to learn to improve performance. ⁠ ⁠ Athletes, who are used to being active, may find it difficult to lean int...