Yoga for tired legs

[paterson]

Does anyone use a yoga practice for stretching tired and aching legs?

[swanscot Graduate]

I use videos by yoga teacher, Esther Ekhart. She shares lessons on YouTube. Here is one she has for Yoga for Runners. youtube.com/watch?v=PjGlXtb...(Not working as expected?) She also has good videos for hip openers: youtube.com/user/yogatic

[hollyO Graduate in reply to swanscot]

Pheww ... did those exercises. They were very good! Thankyou!

[paterson]

Tks that's great

[totalbeginner Graduate]

im really impressed with her! havent done much yoga before but im tempted to give it a go! Ive noticed tired achy legs too and was wondering if anything stretch wise would help.....thanks paterson for sking the question and thanks swanscot

[swanscot Graduate in reply to totalbeginner]

Totalbeginner, if you've not done much yoga before I'd recommend Esther's series of yoga for beginners 1 - 5

youtube.com/watch?v=2B-_aQ5...(Not working as expected?)

In the Yoga for Runners video in the link in my first post, I think she goes a bit fast if the poses are new to you. In the beginners series she explains the basic poses.

[rmoo]

I use a Tara Stiles one if my legs are sore which I like and which is easy to remember so I don't need to set up the laptop each time I want to do it! It really helps stretch my calves in particular.

youtube.com/watch?v=ad9N_i_...(Not working as expected?)

Be warned, she is a former model so she's got a fab figure that I will never, ever have

[totalbeginner Graduate]

its the legs I think! she does look fab, esther does too. they have all got fantastic houses/backdrops! re yoga at home, do i need the proper mat? I think it will have to go on the xmas list (along with garmin watch......) the last time i did yoga was at Uni (10 yrs ago) and I wasnt really that good then. fast forward 10 yrs (and 2 kids) later i think the more basic moves the better. I will defintley check out the yoga for beginners swanscot. cheers again

[swanscot Graduate in reply to totalbeginner]

I recommend a yoga mat, especially for the leg stretching poses. I find my feet tend to slip on the carpet otherwise, but I suppose it will depend on your floor surface. You can buy them for just about a tenner at the chain sports shops or even some supermarkets.

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Thank you so much for these links!

[rmoo]

Tara posted this on her facebook page last night, think she wins the backdrop contest! Might be useful for those with hamstring pain.

youtube.com/watch?v=1d1_n-J...(Not working as expected?)

Also, anyone looking a cheap and cheerful yoga mat - tesco do them for about a fiver. They smell very plasticy but they are sticky so you won't slip on it. Wouldn't recommend doing it on just your carpet in case you slip and do yourself an injury. You might also find it sore on your wrists as your hands would sink into the carpet rather than give you support.

[paterson]

Thank you - wish my back garden looked like this