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5 Yoga Poses For Runners

March 5, 2021

Dear Team Chaski,

I love running but often find I am so inflexible that other activities I want to enjoy are more difficult? How do I stretch better and how often would you advise?

Rigidly yours,

Alex D.

We got Ashley Brasovan to share an at-home yoga sequence for any athlete that is well worth your time. We often wish we stretched more but often find ourselves not knowing how, this sequence really helps!

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Ashley says, “Yoga is one of my favorite at-home workouts that can be done with a yoga mat and some extra space in your living room. There are several yoga studios that offer free on-demand yoga classes that you can stream right to your house making this exercise really simple to do anywhere!”

5 Pose Yoga Sequence With Ashley Brasovan:

We love to do this routine for about 15 minutes three to four times a week, but add into your routine however you like.

Child’s Pose: great for relaxing and clearing your mind

Downward Dog: great hamstring and calf stretch (especially great after sitting/working from home all day)

Half Pigeon: helps to stretch glutes and loosen up hips

Tree Pose: works stabilization, core, and balancing muscles (great for all athletes!)

Cobra: allows you to stretch back/spine and work on extension

— Ashley Brasovan

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