Arsenal ace Laurent Koscielny attempting to prolong career after taking up yoga
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Laurent Koscielny has made himself the guru of Arsenal's defence.. through yoga.
The France centre-back claims he already feels better, mentally and physically, just two months after taking up the the Indian fitness and meditation technique.
But Koscielny, 32, admitted he only took up yoga after a few "om's" and ah's.
He said: "I feel good. I have been doing yoga since January.
"I feel a lot better physically - my tendons no longer hurt, and I am more relaxed and positive.
"I have found a way to escape from football. I was a bit reluctant to begin with."
The centre-back has played 26 times this season, scoring twice, to help Arsene Wenger's side into the Europa League quarter-finals.
He added: "There are lots of aspects to it that have enabled me to relax and be far more positive, both in my football and in my everyday life.
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"I am able to recover more effectively after matches.
"Arsenal have a yoga instructor come round once a week to give lessons.
"It is a different form of therapy, and it allows me to work on my relaxation, meditation, breathing and stretching - a lot of important areas for a footballer."
Koscielny now hopes the Gunners' defence will not be overstretched when they take on lowly Stoke at the Emirates on Sunday.
He has been a first-team regular since joining Arsenal from Lorient in 2010.
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