VOLUME II / ISSUE IX / SEPTEMBER 2018
Hazel has an avid yoga practice and loves boxing. She believes a healthy lifestyle, eating and fitness regime profoundly impact her game. “My yoga practice has really helped me improve my strength, balance and focus. I think a lot of women polo players could benefit from this type of content.” At this year’s US Open Women’s Polo Championship, Hazel and her team warmed up before their US Women’s Polo Open games with trainers from Polo and Yoga. Hazel explained that the pre-game warm up gave each team member the opportunity to prepare mentally and physically for the game and, equally as important, it was time that they could connect as a team before they head out onto the field.
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Women’s polo has grown through an ever-expanding group of women encouraging other women to join the fun. The new WIPN platform offers the scope and potential to help accelerate this growth. Women polo players can begin setting up their profiles at wipnpolo.com this month.