There is a growing realization that stetching is an important way of helping to maintain a healthy body and mind, and of reducing the risk of muscle injury. Accordingly, an increasing number of exercises from yoga have been incorporated into normal sports training. This essential guide brings together classic yoga exercises and stretching training, and presents a program that can be used for improving flexibility, strength, and balance. Packed full of information and containing more than 250 color photographs, it provides a holsitic and structured approach to training and development.