Runners World, May 2008

“I’m doing all this running, why would I want to do Yoga as well?” Jo, once a keen runner herself had to give up due to injury. She is therefore no stranger to the highs and lows of a runner’s life. Having worked closely with athletes training for marathons and triathlons she knows that practicing Ashtanga style yoga will help athletes of all abilities to:

• Strengthen core stability and upper body strength

• Increase flexibility to reduce stiffness – specifically in areas most affected by running

• Reduce aches and pains

• Optimise the tensegrity of the body, reducing the risk of injury

• Improve recovery times after racing

• Heighten awareness of your body and mind

• Improve your focus

• And last but by no means least – run faster!

So why not give it a go and see your performance maximized?

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