We know, days are long and mentally it’s hard to take on all the things that are important to you. So, how can you make sure you still show up even when you don’t want to?
Here are some tools to get through the tough days when you feel like you can’t do one more thing.
TOUGH:
Take a breath – take 5 deep belly breaths
Go outside – walk outside for 5 mins (preferably 20 mins before 10:00am)
Unwind – lay down on the floor, legs up the wall
Go inward – meditate with a 5 min meditation (find one on yax online)
Hug – hug your dog, roommate, friend, teammate, coach
YAX Online Meditations
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The Benefits of Meditation
We get it. Meditation can be really challenging! It’s especially tough for athletes that are used to always being on the move and putting in a ton of physical work. Practicing mental work (including sitting in stillness and quiet) may feel harder than a sweaty workout, but that’s exactly why you need it!
Meditation is used to identify distractions, cultivate mental toughness, and improve focus when needed most.
Benefits:
Increase focus
Improve mental control
Improve emotional control
Calm the nervous system
Visualize success
Overcome fear
Decrease stress
Improve sleep
Strengthen the immune system
Improve athletic performance
YAX Online Meditations
Not a YAX Online member yet? Sign up for a 7-day free trial on any plan and get access to all of our on-demand recovery content (including yoga, breathwork, meditation, mobility/SMR, and cool-downs).
YAX Online Membership FAQs
What is included in Recovery membership?
Recovery membership includes access to all of our recovery content including yoga, breathwork, meditation, mobility/SMR, and cool-downs. Get started with a 7-day free trial.Recovery: Athletes: 7-day free trial | Coaches: 7-day free trial
How do I get access to the Jump Training Program?
The 52 week program to increase vertical is only available in the Recovery + Jump Yearly Program. Get started with a 7-day free trial.Recovery + Jump: Athletes: 7-day free trial | Coaches: 7-day free trial
What is the difference between the subscriptions (Monthly vs Yearly)?
Savings! You can save 25% with the Yearly plan – that equates to 3 months free. Get started with a 7-day free trial.Choose a subscription: Athletes: 7-day free trial | Coaches: 7-day free trial
Can I sign my whole team up?
Yes, we have discounts available for teams! If you are a coach or club director and would like each athlete to receive their own YAX Online login, get a quote on team pricing to get started.Team Discount: Get a Quote