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To understand the benefits of optimal breathing patterns, breathwork techniques, and yoga for enhanced performance.
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To learn to seamlessly integrate these practices into daily routines for a healthier mind and body.
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To gain practical tools to implement before, during, and after performance to bolster overall mental and physical well-being.
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About This Programme:
Based: London
Duration: 90mins
Requirements: Open space i.e. gym, training pitch, sports hall, classroom.
Jack McMillan is a former apprentice and professional footballer with Notts County. He is now a qualified Advanced Breathwork instructor, Vinyasa Flow Yoga instructor, and well-being expert. Jack’s journey from the intensity of professional sports to the serene world of breathwork and yoga ignited his passion for empowering athletes to tap into their inner potential.
Drawing from first-hand experience of navigating the pressures of elite athletics, Jack is deeply committed to providing a mindful space for athletes to delve into the transformative practices of breathwork and yoga. He shares his insights and expertise to cultivate “optimal athletes” and elevate overall well-being beyond the field of play.
Through OptimaYoga, Jack has spent the last six months supporting athletes in the world of Olympics preparation and professional football, as well as wider sports organisations. The workshop focuses on three core pillars; mindfulness, recovery and performance – these are seamlessly integrated in breathwork, movement and meditation practices.