Get loose and stay strong this winter with our 6 week Cyclists and Runners series.
Each class will begin with a warm-up in an 83 degree room followed by a workshop focusing on alignment in a specific set of poses. Classes will close with a 10-minute restorative pose and a guided meditation/visualization.Standing Poses
Standing poses efficiently and effectively strengthen the leg as an entire unit which helps to protect knee and ankle joints. They also stretch the leg muscles. As you learn proper alignment, you’ll learn to use often weak muscles in the arches, inner and outer thighs.
Balancing Poses
These poses teach you to stand evenly on one foot and find your focus and steadiness on your feet or your hands.
Inversions
In yoga, inversions are poses in which the heart is above the head. Benefits of inversions range from better sleep, focus, and digestion to the satisfaction found in methodically approaching challenging poses.
Backbends & Twists
“Twists are renowned for their balancing and toning powers…and are often balms for sluggish digestion, low energy, stifled breathing, and a variety of muscle aches and pains.” “Backbends are thought to be energizing, uplifting, and stimulating.” (yogajournal.com) Backbends also help to undo the forward curvature/hunching of the shoulders that often comes with cycling.
Hip Openers
Tension in the hips often affects the knees, shoulders, or lower back. Opening the hip joints and stretching the hip flexors is especially beneficial for runners and cyclists. Read this great article for more information It's All in the Hips.
This series is open to all levels and all people. Don't miss this opportunity to stay fit and warm this winter.
Namaste'
Each class will begin with a warm-up in an 83 degree room followed by a workshop focusing on alignment in a specific set of poses. Classes will close with a 10-minute restorative pose and a guided meditation/visualization.Standing Poses
Standing poses efficiently and effectively strengthen the leg as an entire unit which helps to protect knee and ankle joints. They also stretch the leg muscles. As you learn proper alignment, you’ll learn to use often weak muscles in the arches, inner and outer thighs.
Balancing Poses
These poses teach you to stand evenly on one foot and find your focus and steadiness on your feet or your hands.
Inversions
In yoga, inversions are poses in which the heart is above the head. Benefits of inversions range from better sleep, focus, and digestion to the satisfaction found in methodically approaching challenging poses.
Backbends & Twists
“Twists are renowned for their balancing and toning powers…and are often balms for sluggish digestion, low energy, stifled breathing, and a variety of muscle aches and pains.” “Backbends are thought to be energizing, uplifting, and stimulating.” (yogajournal.com) Backbends also help to undo the forward curvature/hunching of the shoulders that often comes with cycling.
Hip Openers
Tension in the hips often affects the knees, shoulders, or lower back. Opening the hip joints and stretching the hip flexors is especially beneficial for runners and cyclists. Read this great article for more information It's All in the Hips.
This series is open to all levels and all people. Don't miss this opportunity to stay fit and warm this winter.
Namaste'
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