Agility, flexibility and strength are necessary if you want to shine as a tennis player. Tennis is one of the toughest games. It requires you to bend the body in different ways with sudden movements. There is always a high risk of muscle injury involved. Yoga is the best way to enhance the flexibility of the muscles and increase their strength from within. The muscles get tensed when you play tennis. Tensed muscle is prone to injury.
Yoga helps in relaxing the muscles and restores their agility. Yoga not only prevents your body from getting injured but it can also heal the previous injuries as well. Some Yoga poses are more beneficial for the tennis players. Here is a list of Yoga poses that every tennis players must practice.
The Cow Pose:
Tennis players have to put a lot of stress on their neck and spine. The Cow Pose can help in strengthening these parts of the body. First, get on all four limbs on the floor in such a way that the palms and knees support the rest of the body.
The wrist and elbows should be in one line with the shoulders and tailbone should be in a straight horizontal line. Start inhaling and let your tummy droop but keep the abdominal muscles tight and aligned with the spine. Keep touching the ground with knees and toes. Raise your head upwards and look at the ceiling. After this exhale and create a C shape with your body facing the ground. Flatten your feet and look towards your naval.
Twisting Triangle Pose:
This Yoga posture helps in stretching your entire body and improves the digestion system. Stand with your legs apart and then position the left foot with ninety-degree angle with the body. During exhalation, twist the spine and go down to touch the ground behind left leg with right hand. Inhale and rise up. Repeat the process by bending on the right hand side.
Tree Pose:
Balance is another important criterion for being a good tennis player. The Tree Pose helps in achieving perfect balance. Stand straight and then touch the ankle of one leg with the feet of another. Bring together two palms in the manner of praying. Repeat with the other foot.
Camel Pose:
This one is good for strengthening the lower back and abdominal muscles. Sit on your knees and then bend backwards to touch the feet with your hands. The chest should move upwards.
Summary:
The tennis players need strength and flexibility to play without getting injured. Here are some yoga poses that can help them achieve this goal.
