Picture yourself zooming down a sunlit road with the wind in your hair, your every pedal in perfect timing. But by contrast your back feels like it’s carrying a load of rocks. This resonates with me. Even if cycling can be exhilarating, it is also tough on the body. Fill in the blank- Yoga has been a to your cycle training.

Why yoga? Now view yoga for cyclists your body as a complex mechanical machine. It is true that biking strengthens the legs; what about flexibility? Yoga comes to the rescue by keeping those muscles long. Really it’s like giving your body a fresher. Finished with a 100-mile event, mind And with your twice-week yoga promise, Louise attested: “Nothing could stop me!”

Been in the saddle a bit too long? Your hips might not lie. Pigeon Pose to the rescue! Your hips stretching gradually won’t make them sound like an ancient squeaky door. Adding downward dog for that sore back and you are golden.

One unsung hero are the breathing exercises. Yoga teaches you control over your breathing so it’s a secret weapon. Picture conquering a really steep hill. Though your legs be crying out in pain, you hit your stride with the breath in focus. It is nearly magical sans-wand.

While I touch on healing. Cyclists train hard and live for speed. A slower pace is given by yoga. In yoga when you use restorative poses it soothes muscles by just letting them be. Give it a thought: muscles sighing in relief post hard workout.

All riding these days are not about pain and tightness. Positive reinforcement keeps you coming back for more, eh? Those pure elations, those endorphin rushes. Yoga is what helps your body stay primed for that but also keeps the mood balanced.