The Manchester Township Middle School (MTMS) boys and girls track teams had a different type of track practice yesterday afternoon. They took their skills off the pavement and onto the yoga mat for a sports and mobility yoga session with Ms. Fink.
Ms. Fink and Coach Morris spoke with the students about the importance of mobility and stretching as it relates to injury prevention and performance on the track when racing. Students began their practice learning breathing and mindfulness techniques. They discussed how to connect their minds and bodies to calm nerves on the way to a race, and during the race, breathing through their muscles while focusing on the meet ahead.
Students then moved into sports yoga poses to help them stretch sore muscles, release tension, and prepare for the County Track and Field meet ahead.
By the end of practice, students had a deeper appreciation and understanding of why it is so important to slow down their bodies and minds, stretch and practice mobility, and be conscious of their breath to be their best on the track. Thank you, Ms. Fink, for working with the MTMS Track Teams today in preparation for their big race!