Yoga for runners : prevent injury, build strength, enhance performance / Lexie Williamson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Williamson, Lexie, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Yoga--Therapeutic use.

Yoga.

Running injuries--Prevention.

Running injuries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (381 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London, UK : Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, [2023]

Summary:

This book, authored by Lexie Williamson, provides a comprehensive guide on integrating yoga into the training routines of runners. It explores how yoga can enhance running performance through improved flexibility, balance, posture, core strength, and mental focus. The book is designed to address common issues faced by runners, such as tight muscles, imbalances, and injury prevention. It includes tailored sequences, breathing techniques, and recovery routines specifically adapted for the needs of runners. Written with both beginners and experienced practitioners in mind, the book aims to make yoga accessible to all runners, regardless of gender or flexibility. The author emphasizes yoga's holistic benefits, including its ability to create a mindful running experience and improve physical and mental resilience. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half-title

Copyright

Title

Contents

Introduction

01. Yoga and running

02. Running tall

03. Relaxation in motion

04. Balance training

05. Lower leg stretches

06. Upper leg stretches

07. The runner's core

08. Runners' power yoga

09. Mental training

10. Breath control

11. Recovery yoga

12. Sequences

Index

Acknowledgements.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Williamson, Lexie Yoga for Runners

ISBN:

9781399406000

OCLC:

1374427842