(The monk at 3:00 has quite a mean hit)
RedBull introduces the idea of mindfulness in badminton.
When people ask you why you like badminton so much it's hard to really explain the feeling, isn't it? You say you love the competition, the tournaments, the social scene-- but what's that underlying feeling that's hard to share?
People say meditation is great for you, but what they fail to say is how meditation comes in many different forms. Some people sit quietly in a room, close their eyes and focus on their breathing. You, on the other hand, might play badminton.
That sense of intense focus-- adrenaline, the drive... the fact that you never realize you're crazy tired and sore until you're off the court. That's a form of meditation--to be in the moment, where your intense focus is on whatever you're doing. Your worries are all put aside for a few hours and you can focus on being mindful.
"Abide contentedly in the moment with one belief unchanged meditating without distractions, and achieving spiritual harmony"
Oh. And don't underestimate the strength of Buddhist monks. :)
