Yoga for football
Yoga for footballers
Football and the body
Ninety minutes of changes of pace
Football asks the body for sprints, sudden stops, changes of direction and tackles, repeated throughout the match and throughout the season. Hips, adductors, hamstrings and ankles work hard, often unevenly between the stronger foot and the weaker one.
That is why the practice is never generic: it is built around the player's position, physical history and the point in the season, in agreement with whoever looks after their preparation.
What we work on
A practice built around the game
- Hip mobilityTo move more freely when changing direction, shooting and running, avoiding injuries and movement imbalances.
- Adductors and hamstringsProgressive work on elasticity and control in the areas the game loads most.
- Stability of ankles, knees and coreBalance and control when standing on one leg and in tackles. Strengthening the more fragile areas the game depends on.
- Recovery between training and matchesRestorative practices to support recovery when fixtures come thick and fast. Breathing practices to restore elasticity to the diaphragm and encourage rib-cage expansion and mobility, for a freer, lighter posture on the pitch too.
- A clear head under pressureConcentration practices to stay present at the decisive moments of the match.
The three pillars
Breath, body, mind
Breath
Breath control to manage repeated efforts and support recovery between one phase of play and the next.
Body
Mobility, alignment and myofascial work for more efficient movement with less compensation.
Mind
Meditation and visualisation for concentration and for managing pre-match stress.
How we work
Built into your preparation
The programme is built around the athlete and coordinated with their strength and conditioning coaches, in line with the season's goals. Sessions take place at your home or your club's facility, one-to-one or in small groups of up to four people.
We recommend practising consistently for at least three months to feel the benefits.
The programme
From assessment to results
Initial assessment
An individual assessment and a plan agreed with the athlete or the coaching staff.
Tailored programme
A programme built around the individual athlete and coordinated with their strength and conditioning coaches, in line with the season's goals and their sport.
Ongoing sessions
Private lessons at your home or your club's facility, to ensure consistency and progression over time.
Quarterly review
Every three months we analyse progress, adapt the work and set new goals.
Frequently asked questions
Before you start
Do you work with individual players or with the team?
Sessions are one-to-one or in small groups of up to four people, depending on the initial assessment and the goals. Teams are split into small groups of up to four people. For clubs, the programme is defined together with the coaching staff.
Where does it fit in the training week?
Sessions are coordinated with the training and match calendar, in agreement with strength and conditioning coaches and coaches, so that they fit into the work already planned.
Do I need to have done yoga before?
No. You don't need any yoga experience to start.
Contact
Let's start with a call
Tell us who you are and what you would like to improve: we will reply with the proposal that suits you best. Or choose a time for an introductory call on Google Meet.
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Direct calls (Italian time): Monday 1 to 2 pm · Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 3 to 4 pm