Golf and tennis are similar in that they both require the favored use of one side of the body—particularly the upper body. Tennis swings require the use of one arm for both forehand and backhand swings, and golf requires consistent use of one side of the body for all strokes. The favored use of one side of the body results in a considerable imbalance in strength and flexibility. Yoga is particularly helpful for bringing both sides of the body back to balance. Tennis and golf also both require keen mental focus and enough downtime for the mind to easily interfere with the game. Even more than bringing balance to the body, yoga allows the mind to release the incessant thinking process involved when considering every possibility and outcome—and the mind’s constant judgment of our ability to execute. The mental aspect of golf and tennis are perhaps the most important to develop, for they can make or break any point or stroke.