Yoga has amazing healing power and can be used in order to stay fit and excel in other sports as well. Today I will blog about Asanas that are helpful in long distance running.
Many of my friends of Nike run club use Yoga based exercise to avoid injuries of other sports. Nike run club in Bangalore uses Yoga based stretches after the long run. Coach Beedu and Reeth Abraham take a session of Yoga based exercises after members finish their long run. Some of Asanas variations used by them are: Ckakrasana, Ardha Matseyndrasana and deep breathing(so,hmm breathing as called by Beedu),
Some of the Asanas I have found helpful in long distance running are:
• Vira-sana (The Hero's Pose) -Good for relieving stress from tired legs- thighs, knees, and ankles
• Paryanka-sana (The Couch Pose)- Relieve legs and lower back
• Ardha Matsyendrasana (The Half Spinal Twist)- Twisting of the spine have effect on entire body
• Matsy-endra-sana (The Spinal Twist)
• Bhaddha-kona-sana (The Cobbler's Pose)- Relives hips and groin
• Dhanura-sana(The Bow Pose) -Stretches ankles, thighs and groins, abdomen, chest, and throat
• Urdhva-danuara-sana(Chakra-sana, The Wheel Pose) - Stretches back and chest
Yoga breathing is extremely helpful in long runs, it ensures all the parts of body have sufficient oxygen when body is under constant repetitive work. Can be used to re-energize on the go while running.
Yoga can be used as extremely powerful tool in order to excel in other sports. Yoga can be used to prepare mind body and soul to accept the challenge of sport, build up stamina and skill, avoid injuries, heal sport injuries, and to rest.
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