Running is an injury. Yoga makes your body more flexible and stronger you improve your balance. This reduces the risk of injuries.
What's important:especially choose postures that extend the muscles in your hips, thighs, thighs and calves. Postures that strengthen your upper body are also good:when you run, you develop that part of your body less.
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Good for :shins, knees, feet, hips, thighs, hamstrings and calves. You also stretch
arm muscles and upper back that can feel stiff, especially after a long run.
With your fingers spread straight into the mat in front of you, push your hips toward the ceiling as high as you can – tailbone up. Place your heels as flat on the floor as possible.
Good for :upper body and arms
Lower from downward dog and come into a high plank position. Lower your elbows to a low plank, roll over your toes to the front of your feet, straighten your arms and push your torso up, arching your back. Hold the position for five to ten calm breaths.
Good for :hamstrings and hips
Lie on your back, cross your left ankle over your right thigh and pull your legs toward your torso. Stay here for ten quiet breaths and switch legs. This lying variant of the pigeon pose is less taxing on your knees, which is extra important for runners.
