Stretching and yoga post-run will help you to avoid some of the common imbalances that come with a lot of pounding the pavement! We get the blood flow moving to the hips, glutes, hamstrings, calves, and IT bands to prevent injury, enhance recovery, and calm the body.
Have a chair nearby to help with some of these stretches.
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Full Body Slow Flow Yoga
In this yoga practice, the entire body will be awakened and attended to as we flow through a range of poses, in a slow dance. Slow, mindful movement is not only important to counter the hustle of our fast-paced lives and the continuous upregulation of our (often frazzled) nervous systems, but als...
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Bedtime Gentle Yoga
Sleep requires a calm mind and body - yoga can help you get into the parasympathetic state that you need to relax. Here is a mini-practice to unwind before bed… make sure the bed is nearby so that you can crawl over to it when you’re done!
Have a bolster, folded blankets, and/or couch cushions ...
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Yin Chest Openers
Want to improve your posture? This chest opener class is going to aid in counteracting a rounded back or collapsed shoulders. By gently stretching the chest area you can also target and strengthen the back muscles.
Props - bolster, foam chip, block
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