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What is the Runner’s Yoga
Program?
A comprehensive
training program designed to help runners correct
imbalances, avoid injury, recover faster, and run in a
pain-free, focused zone. It includes a proprietary
30-minute yoga
routine, breathing techniques, and unique training
tools.
Do I have to go to yoga
classes?
Classes can be great fun and motivation, but the focus of
the Runner's Yoga Workshop is on teaching runners how to practice
on their own, as this is where the real life-long
benefits are gained. And since the Runner’s Yoga routine
only takes 30 minutes, requires no props, and can be
done almost anywhere, regular practice is a realistic
goal.
What if I’m too stiff?
You'll learn detailed variations of each pose so that
you can find the version that works best for your body
right now, no matter how stiff or
injured you might be. (And having come through multiple
injuries with stiff-as-a-board bodies ourselves, we’ve
learned these poses well!)
Is it only yoga?
The proprietary 30-minute routine is the foundation of
Runner’s Yoga, but the program is comprehensive and
includes a variety of modules, all focused on what we
call the Runner’s Dilemma: “I love running, but it can
be pretty hard on my body.”
How will I remember the
routine?
We cover every move in detail in the workshop, practice
it with you, then send you home with the Runner’s Yoga
CD– the whole routine painstakingly recorded on CD with
crystal-clear instructions. It is recorded on the
highest quality CD and comes in a convenient travel case
– perfect for practice at home or on the road.
We also include an illustrated Practice Card, and we
help you design a realistic personal plan for making all
the Runner’s Yoga techniques a regular part of your
training.
I’m pretty busy; how much
time does it take to practice?
We’ve made sure that everything we offer can be easily
plugged into your everyday schedule, whether it’s Core
Breathing to use on your runs, the 5-minute head-to-toe
warm-up and cool-down, or the 30-minute Runner’s Yoga
routine.
How often will I have to
practice?
Completely up to you, the results you’re after, and the
kind of injuries or imbalances you’re dealing with. Many
find three times a week is a realistic goal. (Remember,
the Runner’s Yoga routine only takes 30 minutes,
requires no props, and can be done almost anywhere.)
Do you offer any kind of
guarantee?
Yes. If you follow the Runner’s Yoga Program for 60 days
and aren’t fully satisfied, just return the CD and
Practice Card (we’ll donate them to worthy single
parents as part of our scholarship program) and refund
your money.
I can't attend the
workshops. Can I just buy the CD?
Sorry, but we want to make
sure that everyone practices the routine safely. (After
all, the purpose is to prevent injuries, not
cause them.) So the CD is only available at the
workshops at this time. We are working on an illustrated
manual, however, and once it is finished we hope to
offer the CD and manual together for those folks who
can't make it to a workshop.
The Runner's Yoga Routine
Many years in development, this dynamic flowing routine
is short enough to be easily added to any runner's
training regimen, yet comprehensive enough to address
all of the common problem areas experienced by runners.
Crystal clear instructions on CD talk the runner through
a 30-minute series of flowing moves that warm up the
whole body before starting to unlock tight joints,
lengthen muscles, improve core strength, and bring
balance back to the runner's physique through postures
with easy-to-remember names like Hood Ornament, Body
Surfer and Figure Skater.
A rhythmic beat sets the pace, (a specific beat that has
been shown to help focus the mind), and the whole
routine is coordinated with a powerful breathing
technique that improves respiratory capacity and turns
off the stress response in the body.
All of this in a 30-minute routine that is easily
learned, requires no props, and can be done in minimal
space – perfect for a hotel room in Boston or the beach
in Hawaii.
Core Breathing
Martial artists, monks and yogi's in Asia have known the
power of this breathing technique for many generations,
and western science has now verified its effectiveness.
It is simple to learn yet profound in its impact, and
some runners believe it is the fastest path into ‘the
zone’.
We demystify Core Breath with a clear explanation of the
physiology, a brief overview of the research, and
straightforward instructions on how to use it to improve
your performance and increase your enjoyment of running.
Stick It To Your Muscles
There’s a reason why the US Olympic Teams and so many
professional athletes use this training tool – it works!
Warm up your muscles, strip away trigger points,
dissipate lactic acid, improve lymphatic drainage, all
with a simple device you can take (and use!) almost
anywhere: on a plane, on the track, even at the top of
the mountain you just ran up.
We teach you our own 5-minute head-to-toe routine that
works every muscle group in the body. Truly a
“Toothbrush For Your Muscles.”
© 2007 Mind Body
Fitness, Inc. All rights reserved.
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