Videos by Firewater - Yoga For Athletes. Welcome to Firewater! I'm Justen Naughton, 6'9" pro basketball player turned yoga instructor. I'm here to help athletes of all stripes gain strength and mobility to optimize performance while maintaining balance for sustained mental health.
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Thread the Needle - Yoga Pose Workout Open the chest with strength and mobility. Excellent for athletes to prevent shoulder injuries. π₯π¦ π₯π¦ π₯π¦ π§ββοΈ For more recommendations for athletic yoga and to watch the Firewater Masterclass, check out https://firewateryogi.com/registration-page π₯π¦ π§ββοΈUnity Extra Long Yoga Mat by Yoloha - made of cork, non-slip, non-stink, and long enough to fit my 6'9" limbs - https://yolohayoga.com/FIREWATERYOGI π₯π¦ Try Mud/Wtr coffee alternative for yourπβοΈ and start your day with the health benefits of cacao and π and without the jitters! $5 off - https://mudwtr.superfiliate.com/MUDWTRCOMFIREWATERYOGI π₯π¦ #yoga #athlete #sports #fitness #workout
Plank to Forward Fold - Yoga Pose Workout π₯π¦ Strengthens the wrists, arms and core, stretches the legs π₯π¦ Beneficial for Baseball/Softball players, Golfers π§ββοΈ For more recommendations for athletic yoga and to watch the Firewater Masterclass, check out https://firewateryogi.com/registration-page π₯π¦ Iβve been fueling up and winding down with Kratom Kava Bar | Relief - Relax - Pre Workout - Energy - Euphoria - https://www.kratomkavabar.com/?source=aw&utm_medium=affiliate&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=1550912&awc=54513_1707511760_019e811f9a22802d44b1da7dafc2f060 π₯π¦ π§ββοΈCheck out the unique yoga mats, towels and straps from Yune Yoga- https://yuneyoga.com/?source=aw&utm_medium=affiliate&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=1550912&awc=69996_1708036018_fc93872be01dd68677e2c8a4b4d3d6e7 π₯π¦ π¦π¦ Stay hydrated with the insulated, durable, temperature-keeping water bottle from Hydro Cell - https://hydrocellusa.com/?avad=378885_b376a8fa5 π₯π¦ #yoga #athlete #sports #fitness #workout
π₯Warrior 3 to Mountainπ₯ Excellent for basketball players who have tight hips from running on hardwood courts (in other words all basketball players) Tips: π₯Keep the lifted leg knee and toes pointing straight down and the standing leg knee and toes pointing straight forward. π¦ It will be easier to find balance if the core is warmed up first, so take a few twists or abdominal exercises beforehand π§ββοΈ For more recommendations for athletic yoga and to watch the Firewater Masterclass, check out https://firewateryogi.com/registration-page π₯π¦ Try Mud/Wtr coffee alternative for yourπβοΈ and start your day with the health benefits of cacao and π and without the jitters! $5 off - https://mudwtr.superfiliate.com/MUDWTRCOMFIREWATERYOGI π₯π¦ π§ββοΈUnity Extra Long Yoga Mat by Yoloha - made of cork, non-slip, non-stink, and long enough to fit my 6'9" limbs - https://yolohayoga.com/FIREWATERYOGI π₯π¦ #yoga #athlete #sports #fitness #workout
π₯ Pyramid Lunges π₯ *Keep the hips and spine aligned and get rid of stiffness after a game or a leg-heavy workout with this mobile stretch* π§ββοΈ For more recommendations for athletic yoga and to watch the Firewater Masterclass, check out https://firewateryogi.com/registration-page π₯π¦ Iβve been fueling up and winding down with Kratom Kava Bar | Relief - Relax - Pre Workout - Energy - Euphoria - https://www.kratomkavabar.com/?source=aw&utm_medium=affiliate&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=1550912&awc=54513_1707511760_019e811f9a22802d44b1da7dafc2f060 π₯π¦ π§ββοΈThe Best Eco-Friendly Cork Yoga Mats and Yoga Accessories by Yoloha- made of cork, non-slip, non-stink, and long enough to fit my 6'9" limbs - https://yolohayoga.com/FIREWATERYOGI π₯π¦ π§ββοΈπ Cotton Men's Yoga Pants by FASKUNOIE - super breathable, great for any type of fitness workout - LINK IN BIO π₯π¦ #yoga #athlete #sports #fitness #workout
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π₯Headstand to Forearm Stand Push-upsπ₯ Headstand and Forearm Stand are wonderful ways to open the shoulders and chest, while lightening the entire body in an inversion. Use Dolphin Pose as a prep. Eventually it gets easier to see the where the lower body is in space without looking at it, eliminating that fear. Those worries loom heavy, and thru practice the mind begins to see without looking, lightening the load on the mind in order to lighten the physical pressure on the head. π₯π¦ π₯π¦ π₯π¦ π§ββοΈ For more recommendations for athletic yoga and to watch the Firewater Masterclass, check out https://firewateryogi.com/registration-page π₯π¦ Try Mud/Wtr coffee alternative for yourπβοΈ and start your day with the health benefits of cacao and π and without the jitters! $5 off - https://mudwtr.superfiliate.com/MUDWTRCOMFIREWATERYOGI π₯π¦ π¦π¦ Stay hydrated with the insulated, durable, temperature-keeping water bottle from Hydro Cell - https://hydrocellusa.com/?avad=378885_b376a8fa5 π₯π¦ #headstand #forearmstand #yoga #athlete #workout
Let the Earth release the pressure. π£For longer adventures or rougher terrain, grab a pair of Earth Runner sandals, which contain copper ground plugs in the soles to facilitate electron transfer from the ground while protecting your feet - https://www.earthrunners.com/?rfsn=7855139.f98bf2 π£ π§ββοΈ For more recommendations for athletic yoga and to watch the Firewater Masterclass, check out https://firewateryogi.com/registration-page π₯π¦ Try Mud/Wtr coffee alternative for yourπβοΈ and start your day with the health benefits of cacao and π and without the jitters! $5 off - https://mudwtr.superfiliate.com/MUDWTRCOMFIREWATERYOGI #earthing #depression #feet #barefoot #azores
π₯ Half Moon Roundhouse Kicks to Warrior 3 π₯ π₯π₯*martial arts meets yoga*π§ββοΈπ§ββοΈ 1οΈβ£ From a wide-legged stance, point one foot towards the front end of the mat, tighter bodies place a block 1-2 feet in front of the front foot 2οΈβ£ Bend the front knee and reach the front hand forward and down to the ground (or block), lifting the back leg up to parallel with the ground 3οΈβ£ Root down into the strong standing leg to straighten, and turn the back toes to the side, flexing the back foot and opening the top hip 4οΈβ£ Open the top arm to the sky, finding a straight line up and down between the hands - Half Moon Pose. Hold for several breaths and find your balance 5οΈβ£ Point the back foot and bend the back knee to 90 degrees. Slowly extend to straight again. Reps. Keep the movements gradual and strong 6οΈβ£ After the desired # of reps, bring the palms together at the heart and turn the torso and hips down to face the ground - Warrior 3. Lengthen the back leg and breathe π₯π¦ π₯π¦ π₯π¦ Tremendous hip opener and leg strengthener. Adding the movement of the roundhouses brings extra cardio into an already challenging pose. But the awkwardness goes away once the mind focuses on the power center of the pose, which is the hips. The bottom hip strengthens while the top hip creates more space. Strength leads to greater creativity, and creativity leads to greater strength. #halfmoonpose #halfmoon #ardhachandrasana #roundhousekick #warrior3 #virabhadrasana3 #sacralchakra #svadisthana #yogaphotography #yogaforfitness #yogaforbeginners #yogamobility #yogaforathletes #yogaathlete #yogaformartialarts #waterelement #yogawater #yogatransitions #yogatransformation #layoga
π₯ Pyramid Lunges π₯ *Keep the hips and spine aligned and get rid of stiffness after a game or a leg-heavy workout with this mobile stretch* 1οΈβ£ Find a lunge position with the front knee directly over the front ankle, back knee down directly under the hips, feet hips-width apart, hips squared forward 2οΈβ£ Lunge reps. Inhale to lower, exhale to rise. Keep the hips, torso, knees and toes facing forward. 3οΈβ£ Flex the pelvic floor muscles at the top of each rep (squeeze the butt and firm inner thighs in) 4οΈβ£ After your reps, exhale and fold the torso over the front knee for several breaths. Find length down the spine while continuing to square the hips forward π₯π¦ π₯π¦ π₯π¦ To modify for tight hips, place blocks underneath the hands. Keep the back as flat as possible and feel the stretch in the hamstrings and glutes. A slight bend in the front knee is okay to prevent hyperextension. #pyramidpose #parsvottanasana #rootchakra #muladhara #yogaforstrength #yogaforbalance #yogaformobility #guysofyoga #yogadudes #yogaman #yogaisformentoo #iamamanonthemat #LAYoga #yogaforathletes #yogaathlete #yogaforrunners #yogaforbasketball
π₯ 1-Arm 1-Legged Down Dog to 1-Arm 1-Legged Plank π₯ 1οΈβ£ From Down Dog, lift one leg up to straight, flexing the foot and creating a straight diagonal line between the wrist and heel 2οΈβ£ Come onto the fingers of the opposite hand to find balance, and lift the hand up and next to the hip for 1-Arm 1-Legged Down Dog 3οΈβ£ Pull the core and pelvis in tight towards the midline, and shift forward to Plank, stretching the lifted arm up next to the ear, and pointing the lifted foot 4οΈβ£ Hold 1-Arm 1-Legged Plank, keeping the shoulders and hips squared to the mat. 5οΈβ£ Repeat on other side π₯π¦ π₯π¦ π₯π¦ While this pose requires shoulder strength, the key for finding balance is in the pelvis and core. Keeping the belly pulled in and the thighs squeezing toward each other will prevent the hips from tipping to one side and losing balance. One side might be stronger and more balanced than the other. Practice both sides evenly to maintain your strengths and improve your weaknesses. #1arm1legplank #1leggeddowndog #onelegdowndog #oneleggedplank #plankpose #downwarddog #ekapadaadhomukhasvanasana #rootchakra #muladhara #yogaforstrength #yogaforbalance #yogaformobility #guysofyoga #yogadudes #yogaman #yogaisformentoo #iamamanonthemat
π₯ Side Plank to Low Lunge π₯ 1οΈβ£ Begin in a push-up position (Plank Pose) and roll to the outer edge of one foot and stack the feet, lifting top arm up and over the head 2οΈβ£ Engage the core to lift the top leg 3οΈβ£ Bend top knee and top elbow to meet in the middle, and extend both back out to straighten 4οΈβ£ Reps. As many as possible maintaining a high side plank on the bottom hand and foot 5οΈβ£ On final rep, pull top knee forward and step the foot up next to the bottom hand, drop the back knee and lift both arms overhead to square the torso forward in a Low Lunge 6οΈβ£ Repeat on opposite side π₯π¦ π₯π¦ π₯π¦ While this transition is great core work, it takes sharp focus to hold your entire body up on one hand and the edge of one foot. It starts by strengthening the muscles around the hips and pelvis, which will root the energy needed to spread the shoulders wide and keep the hips lifted. Finding a strong base in the middle of the body leads to greater strength, mobility and balance from head to toe. #sideplank #sideplankvariation #vasisthasana #lowlunge #anjaneyasana #rootchakra #muladhara #yogaforstrength #yogaforbalance #yogaformobility #guysofyoga #yogadudes #yogaman #yogaisformentoo #iamamanonthemat #instayoga
π₯ Dancing Warrior to Bound Side Angle to Bird of Paradise π₯ 1οΈβ£ Warrior 2 - begin with a wide stance, line up the heel of the front foot with the arch of the back foot, bend into the front knee, arms straight out from the shoulders front and back, torso stacked over the pelvis 2οΈβ£ Reverse Warrior - flip the front palm up and reach arm up over the head towards the back of the mat, maintaining the 90 degree bend in the front knee 3οΈβ£ Side Angle Pose - front hand goes down to the mat next to the front ankle (or elbow to knee for tighter hips), back hand goes up and over the head towards the front of the mat, still maintaining the same leg position 4οΈβ£ Bound Side Angle - front arm wraps under the front thigh, back arm reaches behind the back to clasp hands with the front arm, open top shoulder up to the sky 5οΈβ£ Bird of Paradise - look down at front foot and step back foot up to be even with front foot with a slightly wide base, shift weight into the free foot and stand up tall, lifting bound leg up until hips and shoulders are squared to the front. (If available, straighten the bound leg) π₯π¦ π₯π¦ π₯π¦ Bird of Paradise is one of more challenging poses that seems inaccessible for the masses. But figuring out the prep poses like the Dancing Warrior sequence will be begin to open up tight hips by incorporating strength and mobility at once. I still have a ways to go before straightening the bound leg once Iβm standing up straight. But practicing the prep poses and adding a little more creativity every time helps me find more space in the areas that were previously immovable. Little by little, slow and steady, curiouser and curiouser. #dancingwarrior #warrior2 #virabhadrasana2 #reversewarrior #viparitavirabhadrasana #sideanglepose #parsvakonasana #uttithaparsvakonasana #boundsideangle #baddhaparsvakonasana #birdofparadise #svargadvijasana #sacralchakra #svadisthana #yogaphotography #yogaforfitness #yogaforbeginners #yogamob
π₯ Plank Tiger Curls π₯ 1οΈβ£ From Plank Pose, bend one knee into the chest, rounding the shoulders to curl your forehead to the knee 2οΈβ£ Inhale, push the chest forward thru the shoulders as you extend the knee back and up over the hip, pointing the toes to the back of the head. 3οΈβ£ Exhale, engage the core and pull the knee back in to the forehead. 4οΈβ£ Reps, switch legs, reps again. π₯π¦ π₯π¦ π₯π¦ By keeping the hips squared the mat, the core gets fired up while protecting the lower back. By keeping the torso squared to the mat, the shoulders are strengthened and the chest expands forward and up. Correct alignment leads to building physical strength while offering compassion for areas vulnerable to injuries like the back and shoulders. Strength and compassion within leads to strength and compassion without. #plankpose #plankvariation #phalakasana #tigercurl #heartchakra #anahata #yogaworkout #yogaforathletes #yogaforbasketball #yogaforbeginners
π₯ Side Plank Crunches to Wild Thing Pose π₯ 1οΈβ£ From Side Plank, drop bottom knee to the ground under the hip and place top hand behind the head 2οΈβ£ Crunch top elbow to bottom knee. Reps. 3οΈβ£ Top hand comes down to the mat under shoulders in Plank Pose, then flip to Side Plank on the opposite arm, bringing bottom foot to the ground outside the knee and reaching top arm over the head 4οΈβ£ Lift the heart skyward while pushing down thru the hand, then return to Side Plank and repeat on the other side. π₯π¦ π₯π¦ π₯π¦ Poses like Wild Thing help open the chest and expand the lungs. Especially beneficial after engaging core work as it allows more oxygen to enter the body and prevent muscle fatigue. #wildthing #flipdog #camatkarasana #heartchakra #anahata #sideplank #yogaworkout #yogaforathletes #yogaforbasketballplayers #yogaforbball
π₯ 1-legged Downward Dog to Flying Man π₯ 1οΈβ£ From DownDog, raise one leg up the sky 2οΈβ£ Exhale, and bring the lifted leg forward to the same side tricep, bending the elbows to 90 degrees. 3οΈβ£ Engage the core to balance the knee on the tricep, lifting the back leg up and pointing the toe 4οΈβ£ (Next Level- not shown here) Straighten the front leg. π₯π¦ π₯π¦ π₯π¦ Iβm a long ways away from the full expression of this pose with the front leg straight like a hurdler in motion. But the arm balance came quickly for me from years of lifting weights. Thatβs how each of us benefits from yoga. Harness what we excel at, cultivate the areas that need work. #flyingman #ekapadakoundinyasana #oneleggeddownwardfacingdog #ekapadaadhomukhasvanasana #throatchakra #vishuddha #instayoga #igyoga #igyogacommunity #yogaprogress #yogatransitions
π₯Handstand Tuck Pike Hopsπ₯ 1οΈβ£ From DownDog, come up to the balls of the feet and bend the knees. 2οΈβ£ Gaze between the wrists, engage the core, spread the shoulder blades, and hop up with the knees bent, bringing the hips over the shoulders 3οΈβ£ Find more balance each hop, keeping the core engaged so as to not backbend and tumble forward. π₯π¦ π₯π¦ π₯π¦ Make shapes with the legs, clap the feet together, or simply catch that moment of hang time that gives the body a tiny whisper of awareness of where it is in space. Extra big mat by @mandukayoga 70s retro high socks by @adidas #handstandhops #handstand #handstandtuck #adhomukhavrksasana #handstandvariation #crownchakra #sahasrara #yogachallenge #yogaprogress #yogaforathletes #yogaforbasketballplayers #yogaforbball #iamamanonthemat @menonthemat #yogaworkout