To get started with your practice, follow any of the sequences below. Each has a specific focus to help you gain a deeper understanding of how the body works. Some practices are universally beneficial for all bodies, and some have a particular connection to the biomechanics of running. With each of the movements you will with time connect the many intricate patterns of the body and mind. These connections will lead to improved movement quality and body awareness, ultimately giving you that extra step ahead of the rest. Read on to explore a new way to practice!
We have reached the time of year (in Chicago) when it warms up enough to get outside and start the running season. This may instill in you feelings of great joy or sorrow based on your experiences with the activity of running. As a recreational runner myself I have experienced both of these feelings, and have found running to be at times highly detrimental, but most often deeply therapeutic to my health. So I am going to share and discuss how I have come to relate to the act of running in a way that has transformed the experience into an ever increasing experience of happiness. Continue reading to learn about Yoga and how it relates to running and everything else!
