Yoga improves the swimmers’ body alignment, balance and grace which are integral for all sports performance. It helps in the coordination of muscular and respiratory system. Pranayama helps in acquiring more oxygen for the muscles and body while swimming. Yoga improves your body’s balance and makes it more streamlined; it also increases the flexibility of your arms, legs and hips.
Your body cannot get stronger without gravity. So, in swimming, there is not much chance for your muscles and bones to build up. Yoga helps in increasing bone density. It helps build extended and supple muscles that are less prone to injury.
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose) and Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward Facing Dog Pose) for shoulders. Baddha Konasana helps in forming free and loose hips. Ankles help in propelling the body with a kick start. Virasana (Warrior Pose) makes your ankles flexible. Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) helps in improving breathing on alternate sides of the body which is very essential while swimming. Camel pose strengthens the back of your body and relaxes your head and neck. Head stand pose strengthens the back and shoulder.
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