Blackhawks icon Johnny Oduya rejoins team in new mentorship role
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Chicago Blackhawks legends continue to shape the future.
Even after hanging up their skates, several Chicago Blackhawks veterans remain deeply embedded in the hockey world, contributing their skills and knowledge to the next generation of players.
Among them is Johnny Oduya, a pivotal figure in the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup victories in 2013 and 2015, who has recently ventured into entrepreneurial activities alongside his coaching endeavors.
Johnny Oduya, a name synonymous with the Blackhawks' championship legacy, has not only launched a clothing line but is also shaping the way athletes manage their physical and mental wellness through his innovative app, "Hale."
As a co-owner, Oduya has melded his athletic discipline with wellness technology to enhance breathwork, reflecting his transition from ice rinks to tech-driven health solutions.
« Johnny Oduya is here at Blackhawks development camp. He taught the prospects a class on controlling your breathing. If you've ever seen what kind of shape Oduya is in, you'd listen.»
In a class at the Blackhawks development camp, Oduya introduced the young prospects to "Hale," emphasizing the power of controlled breathing—a skill he believes is crucial both on and off the ice.
This breathwork initiative, currently based in Stockholm, Sweden, Oduya's off-season home, offers specially designed classes aimed at harnessing one's breathing potential.
« hale.center
— a space for breathwork.
we provide purpose –
designed classes that help
you unlock the full potential
of your breath. »
The philosophy behind Hale centers on the profound impact of breathwork on physical performance and recovery, a concept Oduya has intimately understood throughout his illustrious career.
« what is breathwork
in essence, we help you tap one of your body's strongest self-healing mechanisms: your breath.
through controlled exercises carefully and mindfully conducted by our certified breath guides, we awaken your natural ability to breathe diaphragmatically. gradually you will become aware of your breath and learn to adjust its depth and rate. after some practice, you will develop the ability to bring mind and body in balance on your own.
it's like a superpower. »
Oduya's involvement with Hale is a testament to his commitment to athlete development, emphasizing that mastery over one's breath can indeed feel like wielding a superpower.
His role in developing this venture, rooted in the calm of Stockholm, ties back to his final NHL days, divided between the Philadelphia Flyers and Ottawa Senators in 2019.
Through initiatives like Hale, Johnny Oduya continues to impart invaluable lessons from his championship-winning playbook, ensuring his legacy with the Blackhawks transcends generations, shaping not just players but also the broader dynamics of sports wellness and performance.
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