Mindfulness and Yoga Training for Athletes With Concussion (MYTAC)

"Centering and Breathing- Practice begins by turning attention to the breath to help participants make the transition from the busy, doing, outward focus of daily life into the mindful, balanced, internal focus central to yoga practice.~Practices:Breath awareness, the relaxed abdominal breath. Posture Practice-Warm up with the range-of-motion sequence to take the major joints of the body through their full range of motion.This is done lying down with the head on the floor; the head can be supported by a small, folded towel if desired.~Practices: Knee-to-chest sequence, Arms and Shoulders, Gentle Spinal Twist, Apanasana.~Standing Poses for Strength and Balance, to enhance function and confidence. Practices: Mountain Pose, Flying Crane Sequence, Tree Pose, Warrior 2 and Side Angle.~Relaxation- Practice concludes with guided relaxation to quiet the mind and calm the body.~Practices: Seated Mountain Pose, even breath, extended exhalation,Yoga Nidra."