Strength and Conditioning: For Feet, Ankles, Calves & Shins, Part II

Focus: the major ankle movements in running: dorsiflexion and plantar flexion of the ankle joint and the big toe Duration: 50 mins. Props needed: blocks to use as supports, a folded blanket that can be used to cushion the knees, an elevated surface like any chair or low table The sessions in the ‘Strength and […]

Strength and Conditioning: For Feet, Ankles, Calves & Shins, Part I

Focus: Shins and calves, inversion of the ankle joint Duration: 41 mins. Props needed: belt, block, a folded blanket that can be used to cushion the knees, an elevated surface like any chair is optional The sessions in the ‘Strength and Conditioning’ category are not asana sessions, and are not based on the Iyengar tradition.  […]

Asana based Practice to Complement Running Part 2: An Option for a Pre-run Practice

If you are a runner, asanas have the potential to do a lot more than ‘stretching’.  The sessions in this Short Course offer carefully chosen options that can help the runner target specific areas of the body, work with actions/ positions that are not adequately covered by running, as well as bringing strength and flexibility […]

Asana based Practice to Complement Running Part 3: An Option for Rest and Recovery

If you are a runner, asanas have the potential to do a lot more than ‘stretching’.  The sessions in this Short Course offer carefully chosen options that can help the runner target specific areas of the body, work with actions/ positions that are not adequately covered by running, as well as bringing strength and flexibility […]

Asana based Practice to Complement Running Part 4: Conditioning Arms & Shoulders

If you are a runner, asanas have the potential to do a lot more than ‘stretching’.  The sessions in this Short Course offer carefully chosen options that can help the runner target specific areas of the body, work with actions/ positions that are not adequately covered by running, as well as bringing strength and flexibility […]

Asana Based Practice to Complement Running (Short Course in 8 Parts)

Focus: Asanas can be versatile ‘supporting’ practices to all other life endeavours.  If you are a runner, asanas have the potential to do a lot more than ‘stretching’.  The sessions in this Short Course offer carefully chosen options that can help the runner target specific areas of the body, work with actions/ positions that are […]