{"id":10194,"date":"2021-04-28T19:51:53","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T19:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fightersvault.com\/?p=10194"},"modified":"2022-06-28T21:16:22","modified_gmt":"2022-06-28T21:16:22","slug":"yoga-for-mma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fightersvault.com\/yoga-for-mma\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoga For MMA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Yoga and MMA. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be honest<\/strong> for a moment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever thought you would see the two in the same sentence? Probably not. But, as you\u2019ll see in a moment, yoga is profoundly beneficial for MMA training on numerous fronts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without further ado, let\u2019s discuss six incredible<\/strong> benefits of practising regular yoga for MMA performance. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Six Fantastic Benefits Of Yoga For MMA Training<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yoga is an ancient practice<\/em> with proven benefits for the mind, body, and soul<\/strong>. It combines movement, mindfulness, and deep breathing to calm the mind, make us happier, improve our flexibility, and strengthen our muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you\u2019ll see in a moment, regular yoga practice is also great<\/strong> for your MMA training. And The best part? You don\u2019t need to spend that much time on it. As little as a couple of sessions per week can help you reap tremendous benefits<\/strong> and become the best mixed martial artist you can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready? Let\u2019s see what the benefits<\/em> are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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1. Improves Flexibility <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ask anyone today, and most people would tell you that yoga is excellent for flexibility<\/strong>. They are not wrong. One of the most notable yoga benefits relates to our flexibility<\/em> – our muscles\u2019 ability to lengthen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This allows us to perform various activities through a longer range of motion, maintain joint health, and lower the risk of acute muscle injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a vital characteristic for any martial artist because the sport often involves awkward positions that can sometimes lengthen a muscle group<\/em> past its natural ability and result in an injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s great about yoga is that it also improves our mobility<\/em> – the body\u2019s ability to move through different ranges of motion and produce adequate power for specific tasks. Many yoga poses challenge us on several fronts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n