Fiona Leard

Fiona Leard

Biography
Fiona has over 10 years experience with high performance athletes in strength and stability training, and now specialises in Sports Specific Yoga. She has competed in sport at an international level and has experienced the benefits of a regular Power Yoga practice on the mind and body, enhancing athletic performance. Fiona has a Masters Degree in Sports Science and teaches classes at ‘Power Living’ in Sydney. She also teaches Power Yoga to professional Football teams, elite Cricket players and Olympic swimmers.

Conference Sessions
Techniques to take Athletes Beyond Fitness
Friday, 17 April / 1.30pm-3.00pm
The benefits of Yoga to athletes and sporting populations are numerous, and many Elite and Professional athletes now include Yoga as a regular training session. Sports people can improve strength, balance, flexibility, focus, reduce the risk of injury and prolong the length of their career. Careful consideration must be taken for the athlete’s body however, as traditional postures and sequencing can be inappropriate for individuals with muscle bulk, poor flexibility, or those carrying injuries. Learn how to modify the practice and plan a sequence to take the athletes mind and body to a new level.