9 Yoga Poses for Runners

It’s no secret that running helps keep you fit. However, unless you take care of those legs,

knees, and hips it can also lead to tight muscles, pain, or injury. Long-time runners are likely to have an encounter with at least one of the major muscles groups or joints pounded by the pavement: shins, knees, quadriceps, hamstrings, hip flexors, and glutes are the prime targets. 

Fortunately, there are a plethora of yoga poses that can release tightness and help prevent injury. The trick is getting the right combination of poses to stretch, strengthen, lengthen, and support your running muscles. Try adding the following poses to your post workout queue.

Tip: To maintain balance, rest your eyes on something that is not moving.

Tip: If hamstrings are tight, place one block on each side of your foot and rest your hands there.

Tip: Make sure both sit bones are rooted into the floor. 

Tip: Make sure that your top shoulder stays over the bottom one. There is a tendency for it to slump forward. 

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