Issue link: http://cp.revolio.com/i/165102
arm perpendicular to the floor. Rotate your right leg and hip over to the left side. Keep your right shoulder on the floor. Hold for five more breaths and switch sides. Let's talk about how yoga can also improve a golfer's SLEEP along with flexibility among a host of other benefits There has been a significant amount of research on how restorative yoga benefits sleep. When we sleep our body is in a natural state of healing. The practice of restorative yoga before bedtime allows our body and energy to slow down and prepare for sleep. Restorative yoga uses gravity to move your body into a deeper stretch. One restorative pose I love is placing the legs up the wall. This pose is a natural release for the lumbar spine and passively stretches the hamstrings. Relax in this pose, focus on long, deep breaths in and out through the nose or you can simply rest. Hold for three minutes and crawl into bed for a more restful sleep. To learn more about golf and yoga, become a Certified Yoga for Golfers Instructor. Yoga for Golfers Founder and Nike Swoosh Elite, Katherine Roberts, will present her comprehensive 3 and ½ day teacher training and certification program to all interested individuals including yoga instructors, PGA & LPGA professionals, and fitness instructors in Tampa, FL, November 7-10, held at Cheval Golf & Country Club. To see the full agenda and register online for the November 2013 Yoga for Golfers Teacher Training Program in Tampa, FL, please visit: http://yogaforgolfers.com/ tampa-florida-teacher-training/ To kick-off Katherine's visit to the Tampa area, the first-ever Stretch, Swing, & Sip golf outing will take place on November 7th at Cheval Golf & Country Club. Come out and join Katherine in a pre-game warmup, play some golf, and followed by a fun, social event. For more information visit: http://www. charmwork.com/tampastretchswingsip/ Katherine Roberts is a 20-year veteran in fitness training and yoga studies and is a golf biomechanical specialist. She is the Founder and President of Yoga for Golfers and has developed a unique approach to golf conditioning, combining western biomechanical research and eastern mind-body conditioning to enhance performance. As the #1 yoga and golf fitness expert worldwide, Roberts also serves as a yoga fitness instructor for Major League Baseball teams. In addition, Katherine is a Golf Magazine fitness panel expert and the Director of Teacher Training for Peak Performance Yoga. To learn more about Katherine Roberts and her Yoga for Golfers fitness programs and products, please visit: http://yogaforgolfers.com/. Yoga Reduces Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome A recent clinical trial found that yoga reduces symptoms and severity of restless leg syndrome (RLS). The National Institute of Health report that as many as 10% of the U.S. population may have RLS, and two to three percent of adults (over five million individuals) have moderate to severe RLS. The study authors concluded, "These preliminary findings suggest that yoga may be effective in attenuating RLS symptoms and symptom severity, reducing perceived stress, and improving sleep and mood in women with RLS. Abby's Magazine - September / October 2013 | Page 11