2018 Olympic Hopefuls Share the Yoga That's Helping Them Get to the Games
The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, are less than two months away—and USA hopefuls are preparing with yoga, of course. Here, 5 female yogi-athletes share details about their practices and favorite yoga styles. Get a sneak peek at who’s who at PyeongChang 2018 before the opening ceremony on February 9th!



!["I like to practice Zen Yoga," Huckaby says. "It’s something I began doing in preparation for snowboarding competitions. It not only helps me stretch and relax my muscles, but it also allows me to really focus on what my body is telling me. Zen Yoga also helps me turn my mind off to the noise and chaos of competition. It helps me stay grounded in the most energetic or stressful times while traveling on the road. Practicing Zen Yoga helps me stay focused on the important values of life, which are my health and my family. Yoga is an important piece of my Snowboard training and [plays] a key role in how well I perform." See also Asana for Snowboarders: 4 Poses to Shred the Slopes](https://www.yogajournal.com/.image/c_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_face%2Ch_80%2Cq_85%2Cw_80/MTUyMDY3ODEyODcyMDM3ODcw/olympics-snowboard-2.jpg)






To learn more, visit Teamusa.org. The Winter Olympics begin on February 8th, 2018.