Why Every Runner Needs Yoga

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Whether you're training for a big race or just getting started with your running journey, incorporating yoga into your fitness routine can be super beneficial for runners of all levels. Here's why:

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BUT FIRST...

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Yoga Improves Flexibility

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Yoga Is Cross Training

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Yoga Is Low Impact

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Yoga Teaches You To Listen To Your Body

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YOGA RESOURCES:

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Why Every Runner Needs Yoga

Whether you're training for a big race or just getting started with your running journey, incorporating yoga into your fitness routine can be super beneficial for runners of all levels. Here's why:

BUT FIRST...

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Yoga Improves Flexibility

Many runners struggle with flexibility, especially in their hips and hamstrings. Yoga is a great way to increase your flexibility, which will help you avoid injury

Yoga Is Cross Training

The most common cause of running injuries is overuse combined with muscle imbalances. Yoga works the body in all planes of motion while also strengthening muscles that aren't worked while running.

Yoga Is Low Impact

Yoga Teaches You To Listen To Your Body

Listening to your body is important in both yoga and running. Having a regular yoga practice will teach you how to tune into your body to honor what it needs so you can also do the same thing while running.

YOGA RESOURCES: