Simone Hodgkinson – IDEAFit Yoga for Runners

The action of running predominantly involves flexion. Not surprisingly,many runners complain of having stiff ankles, tight hip flexors, andpain in the lower back. Yoga for Runners guides participants througha range of yoga postures that specifically target the aforementionedareas of discomfort so that individuals can gain release, improve theirrunning technique, and enhance their level of performance. The DVDprovides an excellent resource for personal trainers, runners, yogateachers, and group-fitness instructors.

Among the topics covered:

• Lecture
• Poses using a foam roller
• Poses using a strap
• Standing poses
• Against-the-wall poses
• Savasana (relaxation)