Yoga for Runners
Yoga can be very useful for athletes and sports people of various disciplines. In this video I explore some of the benefits of yoga for runners. Runners can suffer from stiff hips, quads, hamstrings, and a tight muscle called quadratus lumborum.
if you want to do more my “yoga class for hips” will do wonders for you too, alternate between the 2 a bit.
In this video I demonstrate the following poses:
standing forward bend / uttanasana
downward facing dog pose / adho mukha svanasana
low lunge / Anjaneyasana
hamstring tretches
intense side stretch or pyramid pose or runners stretch / parvottanasana
triangle pose / utthita trikonasana
12 Comments
Hi Esther,
Comment by Roman Oct 12, 08, 10:32 pmthe new look is not so nice, in my opinion.
Roman
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Comment by Injury-free running: Easy steps to prevent running injuries Nov 21, 08, 1:39 amGreat sequence! One question: is there any previous warm up that should be done, or can we jump right to the sequence?
Comment by Alberto Dec 28, 08, 9:58 pmHi Alberto,
Comment by Esther Jan 19, 09, 12:40 pmIve just uploaded a warm up for the winter time. In most of my sequences I have incorporated some sort of warm up, but when it gets colder you need more, so do this before the rest.
Esther
Yogatic!
Just wanted to comment and say I absolutely love your videos. They’ve been awesome and I am starting to see real results from them!
Comment by Rebekah Mar 25, 09, 5:42 pmHi Esther,
Thank you for the site, getting into Yoga has been so good for me generally and alot has been to do with how available you’ve made the videos on your site. I was hoping to make a request? After not training my knees and running alot I’ve have had very weak ligaments and its taking alot of time to build up the muscles etc again. I find even the downward facing dog (especially) weakens my knees with the compression. Could you do a video for strengthening the knees and inner thighs? I’d be very grateful.
Thank you again, Rachael
I have also been doing the chakra meditations (left comment a while ago) since then I have started to see people auras and been getting strong colour associations which is very exciting so again thank you!
Comment by Rachael Jun 05, 09, 9:17 am[...] importantly they will loosen tight muscles in your legs that are a big source of injuries. Try this Yoga for Runners video, that’s the best one that I have found [...]
Comment by How to Be a Better Runner | Balance In Me Jul 21, 09, 2:11 pmLovely short routine for runners! Thanks Esther
Comment by Laura Denham-Jones Jul 23, 09, 8:51 pmHi Esther! You’re doing an amazing job with your videos! They help me so much! I would like to ask if there is some especific poses for lost volume mainly in thighs…
Comment by LuZa Jul 27, 09, 7:00 pmThank you so much for your dedication :)
Lot’s of goob vibrations and light!
By the way, this running sequence it’s perfect and really prevent injuries.
[...] importantly they will loosen tight muscles in your legs that are a big source of injuries. Try this Yoga for Runners video, that’s the best one that I have found [...]
Comment by How to Be a Better Runner | Fitness Depot Aug 08, 09, 12:27 amHi, Esther. I just found your website recently. I’m a long distance (ultra marathon) runner and have been searching for a good resource for building up my core and, so important for running long distances and hills. I had also been looking for a source of strength-building that used my body weight instead of lots of equipment. I appreciate your providing this for others. I especially loved the vinyasa flow, and hope that you will provide other flow sequences in the future. Cheers!
Comment by Misty Oct 18, 09, 4:57 pmHi Esther!
I use yoga to cross-train for all the sports I do. I’ve also found it to be really useful for rock climbing for both the physical benefits and the confidence it gives you. Can’t imagine what I would do without my yoga training!
Comment by Colleen Jul 11, 10, 12:50 am