Yoga practices for athletic performance
Body awareness
in motion
Breath regulation, mobility, alignment and mental focus, built into your athletic preparation.
Who it's for
Does this sound like you?
- Do you feel that, despite your training, your body is stiff, fatigued or not recovering the way you would like?
- Do you want to improve mobility, flexibility and quality of movement, going beyond simple stretching?
- Do you find yourself compensating with certain parts of the body in some movements, without being able to tell where the problem really comes from?
- Would you like to develop greater body awareness, to recognise inefficient movement patterns and reduce the risk of overuse and injury?
- Do you find it hard to stay focused, present and mentally in control at decisive moments?
- Do you already have a team looking after your preparation, but want one more tool to work on body, breath, recovery and awareness?
If even one of these rings true, let's talk.
Watch the method
The practice, in motion
The foundation
Everything works together
Athletic performance reaches its full potential when movement, breathing and neurophysiological processes work in concert.
The practice
From this perspective, yoga offers an effective way to refine motor control, develop awareness (interoception and proprioception) and improve the nervous system's capacity for self-regulation.
The research
The most recent research in neuroscience and sports science shows that regular practice has a positive effect both on the biomechanics of movement and on neurophysiological self-regulation, contributing to the quality of sporting performance.
The method
Athletic Yoga Method was created to bring yoga, pranayama and meditation techniques into athletic preparation programmes, through a personalised approach designed around the athlete's needs: to improve performance over the long term, support recovery, increase mobility and flexibility, and reduce the impact of chronic stress and burnout.
The benefits
Breath, body, mind
Breath
Pranayama applied to sport: breath control, energy management, expanded lung capacity. Conscious use of the breath supports energy recovery and helps regulate peaks in neurophysiological arousal.
Body
Postural alignment, joint mobility, myofascial release and restorative practices for injury prevention and recovery. Consistent practice brings the athlete's whole musculoskeletal system back into balance.
Mind
Managing pre-competition stress and building concentration and emotional resilience, through meditation and visualisation. Learning to regulate the nervous system so you stay focused and clear-headed at decisive moments, without unnecessary tension.
Invisible performance
Step into the method
Where sport meets yoga
The best athletes don't only train performance.
They train what makes it possible.
Around the world, more and more champions have made yoga, breathwork and meditation part of their preparation.
- Ryan GiggsFootballHe has credited yoga with the longevity of his career.
- LeBron JamesBasketballHe uses it for recovery and endurance.
- Novak DjokovicTennisHe uses yoga and meditation to stay clear-headed at decisive moments.
- Maria SharapovaTennisShe shares her yoga practice as part of her training and recovery routine.
- All BlacksRugbyThey include it in their preparation, with a dedicated instructor.
- Erling HaalandFootballHe meditates regularly, as part of his training routine.
The Athletic Yoga Method programme
An individual approach, built into athletic preparation
Initial assessment
An individual assessment and a work plan agreed with the athlete or the coaching staff.
Tailored programme
A programme built around the athlete and coordinated with their strength and conditioning coaches, according to the season's goals and the specific demands of the sport.
Ongoing sessions
One-to-one or small-group sessions at the athlete's home or at the club's facility, to ensure consistency and progression over time.
Quarterly review
A review of the programme every three months, to analyse progress, adapt the work and set new goals.
Disciplines
A practice for every sport
Where to start
Two ways to start
Retreat · Surf & Yoga
ROOTS 01 Foundations
10 to 14 February 2027 · Fuerteventura · 8 places
Four immersive days to explore body, breath and movement, in and out of the water.
About
Florentina Bolohan
Yoga Teacher · Founder of Athletic Yoga Method
A yoga teacher certified in Vinyasa, Pranayama and Restorative Yoga. My approach brings together anatomy applied to movement, biomechanics and conscious breathing, making the practice progressive, safe and adaptable to different physical needs.
I founded Athletic Yoga Method to bring yoga into athletic preparation, through an approach that combines physical practice, pranayama and meditation, adapted to the needs of each athlete.
The method is delivered by a team of certified, carefully selected teachers, to guarantee expertise, continuity and a shared approach in working with athletes and coaching staff, through teaching that is precise, personalised and consistent with the demands of athletic preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Before you start
Do I need to have done yoga before?
No. You don't need any yoga experience to start.
Is it suitable if I'm not a competitive athlete?
Yes. Each practice is designed and adapted to the person's body and needs, whatever their yoga experience, and suits both competitive athletes and people who don't compete.
How long before I feel the benefits?
We recommend a consistent programme of at least three months to feel the benefits.
Where do the sessions take place?
At the club's facility, at the athlete's home or, on request, at an outside venue. That way the practice doesn't interrupt the daily training routine.
Are sessions one-to-one or in a group?
Both. You can practise one-to-one or in groups of up to four people, depending on the assessment made by the Athletic Yoga Method staff.
Bring yoga into
your preparation
Individual or small-group programmes, at the club's facility or the athlete's home, working alongside your coaching staff. Athletic Yoga Method is also available to people who don't compete, with personalised programmes on request, one-to-one or in small groups.
Book an introductory call
or call me, I'm available now
Direct calls (Italian time): Monday 1 to 2 pm · Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 3 to 4 pm