Mindfulness is a powerful tool for athletes, helping to stay focused and calm both in sports and everyday life. This topic explores how to incorporate mindfulness into training, competitions, and daily routines, while also highlighting the benefits of noticing what is happening inside and outside of us.
By practicing mindfulness, athletes can improve concentration, manage stress, and strengthen the mind-body connection—leading to better performance and overall well-being.
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La Pleine conscience pour les athlètes d’Olympiques Spéciaux
IDD Get to Know Me Special Olympics Podcast: Mindfulness
In this episode of the IDD Get to Know Me podcast, co-host Victor interviews Sue Hutton (a Mindfulness expert), Peter Charnish (a Special Olympics athlete), Cindy Charnish (Peter’s mom), Mark Tewksbury (a Canadian Olympic swimmer), and Natascha Wesch (a Special Olympics Canada Mental Performance Lead). They discuss the importance of mindfulness for Special Olympics athletes (and all of us!) and share tips for those just starting out in their mindfulness journey.
