Yoga for runners

Practical and accessible, this guide shows runners how to incorporate yoga into their routine to improve breathing, strength, flexibility, endurance, mental sharpness and overall athletic performance. It describes 88 poses in detail to ensure readers are able to gain the full benefit whilst at the s...

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Main Author: Felstead, Christine (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Champaign, IL Human Kinetics [2014]
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Table of Contents:
  • A fit body
  • The running-yoga connection
  • Breathing
  • A fit mind
  • Running injuries
  • Feet, ankles, and knees : stabilize your foundation
  • A healthy spine : reduce pain, strain, and pressure
  • Core strength : maximize your running performance
  • Hamstrings : establish a longer, more fluid stride
  • Hips : unleash the power
  • Quietude and relaxation : restore and recover
  • Yoga sequences
  • Yoga off the mat
  • Yoga and injuries