I've spent A LOT of time running lately. Obviously "a lot" means different things to different people, but I've been running 40-45 miles a week for the last few months. My goal for 2018 is to run 1,700 miles, which requires a pretty consistent daily effort. I've tried to mix in some yoga and weight-training, but unfortunately I probably haven't been doing enough regular non-running exercise to steer entirely clear of the injury bug. I really should know better! Luckily I haven't encountered any … [Read more...] about Even Runners Need Yoga
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5 Best Yoga Poses for Runners
Although running and yoga may seem like activities that are on opposite ends of the spectrum, they really are complementary activities that work together beautifully. Running is an excellent way to exercise your whole body aerobically at a high level of intensity. The main benefit of running includes gaining muscular strength, better cardiovascular health, and losing weight. It can also be quite meditative. However, running can be stressful on muscles, joints, and ligaments. It's estimated that … [Read more...] about 5 Best Yoga Poses for Runners
Enlightened Exercise
Men cannot see their reflection in running water, but only in still water. --Chuang Tzu, philosopher (c. 4th century BCE) It seems like those who are really into yoga sometimes think that a yoga practice must be done at the exclusion of all other physical exercise. While it's true that there are only so many hours in the day into which a person can cram a yoga routine around work, family, social life, eating, etc., I've found that a balance of yoga and other physical exercise seems to … [Read more...] about Enlightened Exercise
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