This Super Bowl Sunday, 111.3 million American TV viewers watched the New York Giants take victory over the New England Patriots, winning 21 to 17, according to the Associated Press. So what brought the Big Blue the big prize? Would 111.3 million Americans believe that New York yoga classes played a major role?
They'd better, because it's true!
"It's a very demanding form of exercise that includes balance strength, flexibility, mental toughness, focus and proper breathing," said yoga instructor Gwen Lawrence, as quoted by the New York Post. She has been getting the team into shape since 2004.
In addition to improving physical strength and mental fitness, yoga also helps prevent injuries and maintain a long and healthy career, Lawrence said. While yoga is mandatory for rookies, it's optional for veterans. However, stars like Eli Manning opted to keep learning. As such, Lawrence adjusted her exercises based on which position players showed up to class, seeing as how a wide receiver needs different poses from an offensive lineman.
If any proud New Yorkers want to get a taste of what their victors went through, they should feel free to check out their local Dahn Yoga classes. After all, 15.8 million American practitioners can't be wrong – and neither can Big Blue!
