Yoga for runners

[gypsydepp]

Can anyone recommend a yoga DVD for runners?

I am not a 'join a group' sort of person and would rather do it at home at a time that suits me.

Thanks x

[flossieflyblow Graduate]

It also saves a few pennies doing it at home!! I haven't found a DVD (well, I haven't looked for one) but I did discover Tara Stiles and she has a website and also lots of videos on Youtube such as this very short one: youtube.com/watch?v=ad9N_i_...(Not working as expected?) Her website is: tarastiles.com/

She has quite a few workouts for runners. I've found that she talks quite quickly but if you watch it first and then play it again you get the idea of what to do. I suppose that I like the way that she does without the 'Yin' and 'Yang' and 'Ohms' of some Yoga things but the stretches seem good. I like it!

[gypsydepp Graduate in reply to flossieflyblow]

Thanks, that's just what I've been looking for.

Although I'm not quite as bendy as her!

xx

[Rockette]

I've been doing yoga for dummies it's on YouTube for free the full 50 odd min version it's brill really doable and perfect for beginners

[gypsydepp Graduate in reply to Rockette]

Thanks Rockette....I'll give it a try x

[Tinyrun Graduate]

Will it make me be as supple as the Olympic skaters Rockette. Some of their positions were breathtaking.

[Rockette in reply to Tinyrun]

Lol try it & see , but I'm not . Def feel better for just a few practices

[paulg01]

hi gypsydepp

i found yoga great for helping me control my breathing when running but I went to a hot bikram yoga where you get a real cardio workout as well as good stretch.

I dont know much about yoga at home but if you are looking for some great exercise workouts and stretches go to ptprograms.com.au. Its all free unless you want a personal programs developed)

I would recommend hot yoga just for a few weeks you'll be surprised at what a workout you get

happy yogering

[gypsydepp Graduate in reply to paulg01]

Thanks Paul will investigate!

[sprynn Graduate]

They have some Yoga for Runners videos that can be downloaded on Yoga Downloads

yogadownload.com/Utilities/...

I have used these, they are great.

[gypsydepp Graduate in reply to sprynn]

Thanks! I think I'm going to find something to suit with all this info!

Cheers everyone x

[Saruma Graduate]

One comment I would make is to just be a little cautious about doing yoga at home without having had any previous input from an instructor.

I've recently joined a Pilates group and actually need a lot of direct input from the instructor as to my posture etc during the class, otherwise I just tend to roll around on the mat doing everything a little bit wrong. Having said that, I am particularly uncoordinated, so that may just be me!

[notbad Graduate in reply to Saruma]

No it's not just you saruma, when I did yoga (hatha which is good for beginners) the instructor would often adjust me & others. It is hard to know when you've got a pose right as you can't see yourself (unless you have full length mirrors).

[Tattoojunkie30 Graduate]

I found Leah Bracknell yoga and you...it's a very slow yoga but it stretches you and relaxes you.....which is what my poor tight hamstrings need! There's also ddp yoga....his voice is a bit annoying but the yoga is good xxxx

[gypsydepp Graduate]

Thanks everyone xx

[misswobble Graduate]

I did jillian michaels yoga this morning, level one as I am a beginner.

Crikey it was a bit full on. LOL

[GoogleMe Graduate]

You might like to have a look at what is offered free by Ekhart Yoga on YouTube - there are some specific ones for runners.