EKAITZ SAIES

Malaika Mihambo, Germany’s celebrated long jumper and Olympic gold medalist, exemplifies the seamless union of mental serenity and athletic excellence. For Mihambo, the pressures of elite competition are not merely challenges but opportunities to channel inner calm. Through mindfulness and meditation, she refines her focus, dissolving distractions like mist before the morning sun. Regularly, she immerses herself in mindfulness practices that sharpen her clarity and presence. These rituals become her compass, guiding her to peak performance even amidst the intensity of high-stakes arenas, where grace and precision reign supreme.

This chapter explores mindfulness techniques designed for movement-based practices that support high-performance athletes in grounding their attention, enhancing focus, and stabilizing their mental state before competition. These techniques aim to integrate mindfulness into movement to reduce pre-performance anxiety, foster body awareness, and help athletes enter a flow state more naturally.

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