Yoga For Runners

stmochtas

I did a search and didn't come up with anything. Just wondering what type of Yoga would be best suited for someone with a background in running. Standard stretching after a run is not enough and I would like a gentle stretch of the legs, back etc once a week and I thought yoga would be ideal.

Hermione*

My yogi running instructor friend recommends yin yoga to her students. If you're in Dublin, I've seen some studios run (pun intended :pac:) special workshops for runners. Anything hip=opening is especially good as running tens to tighten the hips.

I run, and I already have tight hips, and I love hip opening poses, rubbish though I am at them :pac:

rainbow kirby

Hermione* wrote: »

If you're in Dublin, I've seen some studios run (pun intended :pac:) special workshops for runners.

Would be very interested in one of those if there's one coming up.

Hermione*

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Would be very interested in one of those if there's one coming up.

Next time I see an ad for one, I'll drop you a PM!

I've also found that the control yoga gives me over my breathing really helps when running.

Cleanman

hey Hermione, took up yoga before xmas and love it but I don't have a clue when it comes to names of moves or different types of yoga. Is yin a reference to a few different moves withing a yoga routine? Or is it a complete routine on its own? Sorry if they are stupid questions:rolleyes:. Would be interested in a course that was based around runners too.

Hermione*

Cleanman wrote: »

hey Hermione, took up yoga before xmas and love it but I don't have a clue when it comes to names of moves or different types of yoga. Is yin a reference to a few different moves withing a yoga routine? Or is it a complete routine on its own? Sorry if they are stupid questions:rolleyes:. Would be interested in a course that was based around runners too.

There's no such thing as a stupid question!

Yin yoga is a style of yoga. It's very, very hard to find yin yoga classes in Dublin though Any hip-opening workshops would be good, though. Poses like Pigeon
can help also.

Hope that helps:)

Cleanman

cool. Thanks, think I get the idea. Exactly the type of stretches I need to do with my stoopid stiff glutes and hips:D I'll keep an eye out for any workshops;)

MaeveD

There's a fundraiser for Japan in Samadhi in Temple Bar this Sunday http://www.samadhi.ie/yoga-dublin/japan_fundraiser.html.

They have a hip opening class from 2-3pm

Cleanman

Brilliant. Thanks Maeve. I just emailed them there to see if there is a place available. It's for a good cause too.

MaeveD

Cleanman wrote: »

Brilliant. Thanks Maeve. I just emailed them there to see if there is a place available. It's for a good cause too.

Hey Cleanman, did you enjoy the class? We had a great day, 5 hours of yoga stuff... no wonder I'm tired

Cleanman

MaeveD wrote: »

Hey Cleanman, did you enjoy the class? We had a great day, 5 hours of yoga stuff... no wonder I'm tired

Hey Maeve, I didn't actually get to go on Sunday. Ended up being out of Dublin for the weekend so missed the whole event. Was it a success? I'll have to get my hip opening yoga fix some other time:P

MaeveD

Cleanman wrote: »

Hey Maeve, I didn't actually get to go on Sunday. Ended up being out of Dublin for the weekend so missed the whole event. Was it a success? I'll have to get my hip opening yoga fix some other time:P

It was a great sucess, the classes were all full.... over 2K raised

SaraYoga

Cleanman wrote: »

hey Hermione, took up yoga before xmas and love it but I don't have a clue when it comes to names of moves or different types of yoga. Is yin a reference to a few different moves withing a yoga routine? Or is it a complete routine on its own? Sorry if they are stupid questions:rolleyes:. Would be interested in a course that was based around runners too.

Hiya,

To my knowledge, yin yoga basically means a practice that release/restoring and focuses on opening fascia and holding patterns in the body. Whereas a strong/strength building alignment based practice would be more yang in nature.

Typically yin postures are help for a long time (3-5minutes).

Namaste, Sara

Hermione*

Thsi looks like a great workshop for runners http://sunrise.ie/index.php/Workshops/free-your-hips.html

I'd love to go, but I have plans, boo

Cleanman

Hermione* wrote: »

Thsi looks like a great workshop for runners http://sunrise.ie/index.php/Workshops/free-your-hips.html

I'd love to go, but I have plans, boo

Thanks for this Hermione. This looks ideal for someone like me with incredibly tight hips. I'm visiting my folks in the west this weekend so won't be able to go either. If anyone else here attends, any feedback on the workshop would be appreciated.;)

Hermione*

I noticed this on one of the many yoga sites I frequent

"Wednesdays
7:30 – 8:45 PM, Dublin Holistic Centre, Yoga for Runners
Yoga session specifically catered for runners. Focusing mainly on legs, glutes, hips and core abdominal strength. 4-week course from June 1st, Only €50 (drop in €15)."
http://www.hushyoga.com/classes/

rainbow kirby

Hermione* wrote: »

I noticed this on one of the many yoga sites I frequent

"Wednesdays
7:30 – 8:45 PM, Dublin Holistic Centre, Yoga for Runners
Yoga session specifically catered for runners. Focusing mainly on legs, glutes, hips and core abdominal strength. 4-week course from June 1st, Only €50 (drop in €15)."
http://www.hushyoga.com/classes/

Fabulous! Would seriously consider giving that a go.

Hermione*

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Fabulous! Would seriously consider giving that a go.

Wow, that was fast, Kirby :pac:

I might do it myself. Sounds like a good class.

Cleanman

Hermione* wrote: »

I noticed this on one of the many yoga sites I frequent

"Wednesdays
7:30 – 8:45 PM, Dublin Holistic Centre, Yoga for Runners
Yoga session specifically catered for runners. Focusing mainly on legs, glutes, hips and core abdominal strength. 4-week course from June 1st, Only €50 (drop in €15)."
http://www.hushyoga.com/classes/

It's in my diary. Thanks Hermione

rainbow kirby

Hermione* wrote: »

I noticed this on one of the many yoga sites I frequent

"Wednesdays
7:30 – 8:45 PM, Dublin Holistic Centre, Yoga for Runners
Yoga session specifically catered for runners. Focusing mainly on legs, glutes, hips and core abdominal strength. 4-week course from June 1st, Only €50 (drop in €15)."
http://www.hushyoga.com/classes/

Got an email through this morning to say that this is cancelled due to lack of numbers.

Hermione*

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Got an email through this morning to say that this is cancelled due to lack of numbers.

Oh no!
I hadn't booked my place yet but I know people who had. She's a great teacher as well - I did a workshop with her before. Maybe email them to register your interest in similar classes/workshops, Kirby?

That's very disappointing. I guess it's a bit of a niche market

ellieswellies

I just started Bikram yoga to go alongside some half marathon training. I've ran halves before and I've also done yoga before for relaxation. I wanted to do something as part of my training to improve strengh, focus, etc. so I decided to try Birkam. You stretch out really well and believe me your first class is incredibly tough! So it's still early days, but I think yoga definitely makes a nice complement to any running training. Some interesting stuff on runner's world about it too http://www.runnersworld.com/community/forums/training/yoga-runners