Although yoga is considered a workout in and of itself, competitive athletes are still turning to the exercise for its relaxing, self-healing powers, Adelaide Now reports.
It may be that few understand these benefits better than jockey Jason Benbow, whose ankle was smashed during a race when his horse fell in October 2010. In order to recover from his injury and embrace inner peace in order to return to the sport, he turned to yoga to strengthen his mind, balance and fitness.
"It's been good for my flexibility and movement, and has helped deal with the scar tissue following the surgeries," Benbow told the news source. "I highly recommend. It's great for the body and it's great for the mind."
He added that he had felt hopeless and frustrated after the accident, which resulted from a hole in the track that brought his horse down.
Incorporating yoga into his lifestyle enabled Benbow to slowly recover, achieve strength of mind and get back into the saddle. Since the accident, the jockey has returned to racing,
The self-healing power of a form of yoga such as Dahn Yoga can be a good method of rehabilitation for those who have suffered from injuries or illnesses.
