If you love yoga but have a hard time "dragging" your boyfriend or husband to class, it might just work to tell him that NFL Pro Bowler Brian Jennings attributes the practice to saving his career. Proof be told, Jennings (who is the long snapper for the SF 49ers) took his first yoga class on a date and ever since has been hooked. Following are three reasons why he loves the ancient practice (something you might want to share with your stubborn significant other)
1. Yoga is a positive way to spend time and energy.
Rather than sitting on the couch watching tv or playing video games Jennings preferred to spend his free time in a more productive way. He found that yoga not only improved his health but caused a mental shift that enhanced his entire well being.
2. Yoga helps the body recovery from injuries and prevent injuries
Prior to doing yoga, Jennings suffered a nagging right shoulder that he just couldn't seem to cure. After countless physical therapy sessions and doctors appointments he finally saw improvement once he started yoga. Today his shoulder is healthy, strong and mobile attributing yoga to keeping his body healthy and injury-free.
3. Yoga is a way to connect with other people
Annoyed with too much social networking? Since starting yoga four years ago, Jennings has become a certified yoga teacher, teaching classes during the off season at At One Yoga in Phoenix, Arizona. Having made fantastic relationships in his training program and in and around the yoga studio, he says yoga is a great place to connect whether with friends or future like-minded business associates.
Brian Jennings is one of a rising number Spiritual Gangster people around the nation making spirit the guiding light.
