YOGA FOR RUNNERS
What are some of yoga's benefits?
Reduce and Prevent Injury
Lose Weight
Improve Balance
Increase Flexibility
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Yoga's benefits are numerous. Are you prone to injury? Maybe you
want to improve your PR or train for your next race. Whatever your
goals, be sure to include a yoga class in your routine.
Through yoga
you will learn to:
*strengthen the core for better balance
*reduce injury by lengthening muscle
*improve hip performance through targeted postures
*increase flexibility for a full range of motion
*increase stamina through efficient breathing techniques
three poses to try:
Three poses to try:
Balance Pose: Promotes stability, stretches hamstrings
Stand with your left leg front. Hinge forward from the hips, tilting the pelvis forward and keeping
the back straight, knees slightly bent
. Interlace your fingers behind your back and stretch them up.
Power Pose: Lunge with Twist (stretches hips)
Step your left foot back; lower down so your knee and toes rest on the ground.
Put your palms together. Twist and rest your left triceps on your right quad. Look over your shoulder.
Core Pose: Reverse Table (strengthens abs and back)
Sit with your knees bent, feet on the floor, hands directly under your shoulders with fingers spread wide.
Push up through your hands and feet until your torso and thighs are parallel to the floor.
