Blog | Yoga For Athletes | Steph Armijo

Teaching Yoga in High-Pressure Environments

High-pressure environments demand clarity, respect, and adaptability. When yoga is offered with those values in mind, it becomes a practical, effective tool—one that supports people doing demanding work in demanding conditions.

Steph Armijo

Jan 163 min read

A Non-Linear Path: Building a Career in Yoga

Today, my work through Yoga 42 reflects everything I’ve learned along the way: purposeful teaching, thoughtful application, and respect for the environments I’m invited into. Whether working with professional athletes, sports organizations, or high-performing teams, my focus remains the same—meeting people where they are, earning trust through experience, and offering practices that support longevity, clarity, and performance.

Steph Armijo

Jan 153 min read

What Performance Directors Actually Look for in a Yoga Consultant

As performance models continue to mature, so does the role of external specialists. Yoga remains a valuable tool—but only when it is delivered with clarity, adaptability, and respect for the environment it enters.

Steph Armijo

Nov 19, 20252 min read

Ongoing Corporate Wellness Work in New York City

Companies often tell me they value my experience, accessibility, and credibility. My teaching style is straightforward and grounded. It’s not “airy-fairy” yoga, and it’s not performative wellness. I work with people who may be brand new to yoga alongside those with long-standing practices, and I focus on finding a common entry point that feels realistic and useful.

Steph Armijo

Jul 23, 20252 min read

Why the Right Yoga Mat Matters — and the Gear Experts Recommend

Steph practicing yoga on her favorite lululemon mat. Choosing the right yoga mat might seem simple, but anyone who’s practiced long enough knows that it makes a real difference to comfort, confidence, and performance. That’s why I was honored to be quoted in Women’s Health ’s recent guide to the best yoga mats of 2024 , where I shared a few key considerations to help both new and experienced practitioners find the right foundation for their practice. In the article, I emphasi

Steph Armijo

Oct 30, 20242 min read

What Professional Athletes Actually Need From Yoga

Learning how to breathe efficiently under load, recover between efforts, and downshift the nervous system has direct implications for performance and recovery. Breath is the bridge between physical effort and mental clarity.

Steph Armijo

Jun 13, 20233 min read

Steph prepares to teach a yoga event at Nike WHQ

Teaching Yoga & Meditation at Nike World Headquarters

Teaching at Nike affirmed what I’ve seen across professional sports and high-performing organizations alike: recovery and performance are inseparable. When movement, recovery, and mental clarity are integrated into daily culture—not treated as add-ons—people show up better, think more clearly, and perform more sustainably.

Steph Armijo

Sep 23, 20222 min read

MLB All-Star Yoga: Recovery, Performance, and Family at the 2022 All-Star Game

Yoga, when applied intelligently, has a powerful place in professional athletics—not as a trend, not as a replacement for training, but as a strategic recovery and performance tool. When offered in the right environment, with the right tone and intention, it becomes something athletes actually use.

Steph Armijo

Jul 30, 20222 min read

Meditation for People Who Don’t Meditate

In high-demand environments, the ability to reset mentally, regulate stress, and recover attention is just as important as physical recovery. Meditation provides a framework for doing that without adding more effort to an already full schedule.

Steph Armijo

Oct 14, 20212 min read

MLB Spring Training Recap & Long Term Mobility Study

Happy Opening Day! After a year like no other, we can all take a deep breath and begin to enjoy what might be a normal season of...

Steph Armijo

Mar 31, 20214 min read

When Yoga Helps Athletes — And When It Doesn’t

More stretching is not always the answer. In some cases, excessive flexibility can reduce joint stability and increase injury risk—especially in athletes who already have large ranges of motion.

Steph Armijo

Dec 11, 20202 min read