Episode 58: Why Do NFL Players Do Yoga? Interview with Denver Broncos Offensive Lineman, Parker Ferguson

Parker Ferguson is entering his third season in the NFL, now as a member of the Denver Broncos as an Offensive Lineman. He is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and a Hoosier native, graduating from Center Grove High School. Parker learned about yoga his rookie year in the league along side several other teammates when he was playing for the New York Jets.

Parker is such a cool guy and I am grateful y'all get to hear about NFL life and how he has seen the physical and mental benefits of yoga as an NFL player.

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EPSIODE NOTES:

Highlight of playing in NFL:
-Living a childhood dream! Plus the focus and attention to detail of training and nutrition that is provided.

Lowlight of playing for NFL:
-Not guaranteed job security and so much of whether you stay or not isn't in your control.

Insight of playing in NFL:
-Most professional athletes aren't millionaires.
-It's important to be a well rounded as a person when you are an athlete.
-Enjoy where you are at in life right now. Squeeze every ounce of opportunity, luck, love etc out and live life to the fullest because you do not know when it will change.

How yoga helps an NFL player:
-Yoga is a tool in training.

-Helps you let go of the intrinsic stress you hold in your life and in your body 

-It's a safe space for an emotional release.  It can be a therapy tool.

-It regenerates physical body so you decrease risk of injury

-It opens up ankles and hips-which is a huge issue for athletes, especially big dudes like Parker. 

-It feels amazing!! It cuts down on stiffness, aches and pains.

-Yoga helps you feel lighter on your feet.

- Yoga helps you become more mobile.

-Yoga benefits the mind...and it may time weeks or months to start seeing that.

-It helps block out distractions (noise, self doubt, neg or positive thoughts that take away from performance).

-It helps to have an instructor talk you through the mental so you can focus and relax like being a passenger in a car.

TIPS:
-Yoga will help you get to where you want to be…so don’t wait to lose a few pounds to start or think you have to act a certain way or think a certain way before trying it.

-Find a class that feels right to you; Where you like the vibe and it feels welcoming.

-Don't be intimidated. There will be all different body types and everyone was a beginner at some point.

-Use props like blocks and blankets to help you feel comfortable in the poses. 

INVEST IN YOUR HEALTH (MENTAL- SPIRITUAL - EMOTIONAL) TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST. 

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