{"id":46059,"date":"2022-09-05T05:54:45","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T05:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=46059"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"yoga-poses-for-runners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-runners\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoga Poses For Runners: The Best Yoga Moves For Promoting Runners&#8217; Recovery, Mobility, And Flexibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-runners\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-runners\/#Is_Yoga_Useful_For_Runners\" >Is Yoga Useful For Runners?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-runners\/#What_Yoga_Poses_Are_Good_For_Runners\" >What Yoga Poses Are Good For Runners?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-runners\/#The_Best_Yoga_Poses_For_Runners_Hips_Knees_Hamstrings_And_Quads\" >The Best Yoga Poses For Runners&#8217; Hips, Knees, Hamstrings, And Quads<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-runners\/#The_Standing_Quad_Stretch\" >The Standing Quad Stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-runners\/#The_Seated_Hamstring_Stretch\" >The Seated Hamstring Stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-runners\/#The_Childs_Pose\" >The Child&#8217;s Pose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-runners\/#The_Kneeling_Hip_Flexor_Stretch\" >The Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-runners\/#Toe_Touches\" >Toe Touches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-runners\/#Low_Lunge\" >Low Lunge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-runners\/#Yoga_Poses_For_Runners_Recovery\" >Yoga Poses For Runners&#8217; Recovery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-runners\/#The_Plank_Pose\" >The Plank Pose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-runners\/#Cobra_Pose\" >Cobra Pose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-runners\/#Legs_Up_The_Wall\" >Legs Up The Wall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-runners\/#Triangle_Pose\" >Triangle Pose<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-for-runners\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is yoga useful for runners? Most athletes ask this question, especially among those who question its effectiveness. Some believe yoga for runners increases mobility, while others argue it makes running more difficult. So who is right? According to most scientific sources, yoga benefits runners as it improves mobility and is a perfect recovery activity. What follows are perfect yoga poses for runners to improve their flexibility and mobility and relieve tension and soreness during recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Yoga_Poses_For_Runners\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Yoga_Poses_For_Runners\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Yoga_Useful_For_Runners\"><\/span><b>Is Yoga Useful For Runners?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely! A 2016 study showed that regular <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sofa-yoga-for-seniors\/\">yoga<\/a> could increase male college athletes&#8217; flexibility, balance, and whole-body measures (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4728955\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The study concluded that yoga practice might enhance athletic performances that require these yoga characteristics (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4728955\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The findings concur with a 2020 study that shows yoga to be highly beneficial for runners. The study showed that although rigorous static stretching does not benefit running performance, it reduced the rate of acute muscle injuries by 54% (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7857312\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The study concluded that static stretching using yoga stretches and only for short durations, combined with additional warm-up exercises, has positive effects (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7857312\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Yoga_Poses_Are_Good_For_Runners\"><\/span><b>What Yoga Poses Are Good For Runners?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you want to unwind after running or stretching before your run, the bottom line is that yoga benefits athletes. The best yoga poses for athletes vary depending on the aim of the runner. So, there are yoga poses and stretches to perform when warming up, during recovery, and cooling down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But ideally, the yoga sequences for runners cover power and vinyasa yoga. Here are some of the best yoga poses for runners:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Yoga_Poses_For_Runners_Hips_Knees_Hamstrings_And_Quads\"><\/span><b>The Best Yoga Poses For Runners&#8217; Hips, Knees, Hamstrings, And Quads<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runners often experience knee pain and tight hamstrings, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-for-seniors\/\">quads, and hips<\/a>. They are often advised to perform yoga poses that can fight tightness, strengthen, and lengthen the hamstrings, quads, calves, and hips. Here are a few considerations:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Standing_Quad_Stretch\"><\/span><b>The Standing Quad Stretch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quadriceps (quads) refer to the muscles at the front of your thigh (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326799\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Strengthening these muscles is important for runners because they help them develop their running stride. But unfortunately, runners often get tight quads, which is not good for them as it can lead to injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, when runners <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bikram-yoga-poses\/\">experience<\/a> tight and tense muscles, they can report a misalignment in their hips and back, resulting in intense pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326799\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Similarly, strong quads are important among runners because they support the knee and keep knee pain at bay. To perform it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326799\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand upright with your feet at hip-width distance and neck and spine in a neutral position.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend your right knee, then bring the right foot up behind your body and towards your bum. Note that you can hold onto a wall or a sturdy object for extra support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab the right foot using the right hand to mark the standing stance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your right knee pointed to the floor, hips slightly pushed, and thighs and knees together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this stretch for 30-60 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch legs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/heart-opening-yoga-poses\/\"><i>Heart Opening Yoga Poses: 10 Moves To Invite More Love And Energy Into Your Life<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Yoga_Poses_For_Runners\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43342 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5962-1024x576.png\" alt=\"yoga poses for runners\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5962.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5962-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5962.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5962.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Seated_Hamstring_Stretch\"><\/span><b>The Seated Hamstring Stretch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hamstrings are the muscles that run up the back of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-poses-to-de-stress\/\">your thighs<\/a>. They help us generate force as we walk or run while stabilizing our bodies. Strong hamstrings are a must to help runners improve their running stride (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326799\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But sometimes the hamstrings become tight, causing knee and lower back pain. As a result it makes mobility painful and uncomfortable. To correct this, runners are advised to do the seated hamstring stretch to increase flexibility in these muscles. To perform a seated hamstring stretch (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326799\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit on the floor and stretch <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-poses\/\">your right leg<\/a> straight while keeping the left one bent and its knee on the floor. Similarly, keep the left foot on the inside of the right thigh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly bend forward at your waist. Remember to keep your back straight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch your arm to hold your right foot or ankle, depending on your flexibility. Alternatively, you can also hold onto your lower leg. You will feel a stretch in your back leg regardless of where you hold onto. Please stop this exercise if you feel pain or extreme discomfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold the stretch for half a minute.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly return to the sitting stance, then repeat on the other leg.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Childs_Pose\"><\/span><b>The Child&#8217;s Pose<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stretch is highly <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-blocks-use\/\">recommended for runners<\/a> because it stretches their back muscles and releases back and neck strain. As a result it helps blood flow to the brain and spine. Similarly, the pose helps runners keep their ankles flexible while stretching the feet and shin tops to avoid shin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326799\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to do it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326799\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by kneeling on a mat with your toes pointed behind the body while your bum rests on the back of your feet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend forward at your waist, then slowly lower the chest towards your knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch your arms over your head and then place your hands flat on your mat. Make sure your hands are straight without a lock on your elbows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to gently reach forward and pause to hold this stretch for 30 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly bring your arms back in and sit up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That marks one rep. You can perform 2 to 3 reps or as instructed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Yoga_Poses_For_Runners\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42482 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5930-1024x576.png\" alt=\"yoga poses for runners\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5930.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5930-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5930.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5930-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5930.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Kneeling_Hip_Flexor_Stretch\"><\/span><b>The Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hip flexors refer to the muscles in the region where your thighs meet the torso. They are important because they help with functions such as stability, mobility, and maintaining the strength of other <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/office-yoga\/\">muscles<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These muscles are particularly important for runners because they help strengthen the lower body and promote stretching to avoid injuries. Tight <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-levels\/\">hip flexors<\/a> are dangerous for runners as they can cause injuries and hip and lower back pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326799\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can fight tight hip flexors by performing the kneeling hip flexor stretch. To perform it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326799\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start standing, then slide your right foot behind your body to help you kneel on your right knee.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position both hands on your left knee, then gently and slowly lean your body forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, straighten your right hip to stretch your right side hip flexors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold the stretch for 30 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly pull your right foot in to help you return to the standing stance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch legs and perform the same move.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Yoga_Poses_For_Runners\">Start transforming your body now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Yoga_Poses_For_Runners\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42157 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3983.png\" alt=\"Fasting\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3983.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3983-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3983.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Toe_Touches\"><\/span><b>Toe Touches<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-poses-to-avoid\/\">excellent stretch<\/a> for your hamstrings is the toe touch. As the name implies, you must touch your toes from a standing stance to increase flexibility in this area. But there are a few tricks to it, as disclosed in this step-by-step guide on how to do a toe touch (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/326799\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand upright with your back straight, hands by your sides, and feet stacked together or at shoulder-width distance. Remember to keep your knees straight without interlocking them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly bend at your hips, then lower your head toward your knees while keeping your back straight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch your fingers to help you reach your toes. As you do this, relax your neck and breathe normally.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold the stretch up to half a minute, depending on how you feel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly return to the standing stance and repeat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_Lunge\"><\/span><b>Low Lunge<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunges are excellent additions to a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-for-athletes\/\">workout plan<\/a> due to their long list of benefits. For example, they target many muscle groups and help in all-body toning for a complete transformation. For runners the exercise is an excellent movement to include in the warm-up routine as it prepares the glutes, core, and quads. To perform it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start in a Downward Facing Dog position. Lie on the floor with your hands at a shoulder-width distance to get in this position. Press your hands down, lift your knees off the floor, and straighten your legs as much as possible. This marks the starting position of this pose.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe out and step your right foot forward in between your hands. Slowly lower the left knee toward the floor as you slide the foot back. Slide as much as you can or until you feel a nice deep stretch in your left hip and thigh. Be sure to keep your hips low and at the same level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighten your abdominal muscles, breathe in and lift your chest away from the thigh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaze straight ahead, lower your hands, and then step back to Downward Facing Dog.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat on the other leg.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Yoga_Poses_For_Runners\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41996 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5880-1024x576.png\" alt=\"yoga poses for runners\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5880.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5880-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5880.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5880.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yoga_Poses_For_Runners_Recovery\"><\/span><b>Yoga Poses For Runners&#8217; Recovery<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For runners, yoga is a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hatha-yoga-vs-vinyasa\/\">post-workout<\/a> cool-down activity with physical and mental benefits. It has been linked to reduced injury risk and increased flexibility and mindfulness. Below are some poses to try during recovery:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Plank_Pose\"><\/span><b>The Plank Pose<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing a plank pose after running reduces the straining of your muscles by helping them warm up. Maintain the correct form, even if it means holding the plank for a shorter duration.Here is how you do a plank (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/features\/how-to-do-push-ups-planks-ab-crunches#:~:text=Plank%20on%20an%20exercise%20ball,you%20can%20maintain%20good%20form.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your stomach with your forearms on the floor. Stretch your legs behind and keep your feet together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lift your upper body off the floor and rest your body weight on your forearms. Next, press through your toes to lift your legs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your body is straight from your head to your feet\u200c. Additionally, make sure you gaze down throughout the movement and do not sag your hips.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighten your core muscles and hold in this position for 30-60 seconds. But drop to the ground if you start sagging your hips at any point, as this portrays fatigue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower your body back to the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lying-down-yoga-pose\/\"><i>Lying Down Yoga Poses For When You Need To Unwind<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cobra_Pose\"><\/span><b>Cobra Pose<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cobra Pose helps improve posture and relieve lower back pain. For runners, posture improvement is important because it allows for proper movement of your joints, muscles, and ligaments (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/guides\/well\/beginner-yoga\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So, to perform this pose:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie on your stomach with your arms resting on your sides.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position your feet and legs hip-width apart and stretch your big toe straight back. Press down with all your toenails so that you can activate your quads.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend your elbows and bring your hands close to your ribs. Press down lightly, engage your core, and slowly lift your head and chest off the floor. As you do this, remember to inhale, roll your shoulders back and down and keep the back of your neck long.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straighten your arms to help lift your body off the floor but remember to maintain a slight bend in your elbows. Lift until your belly is off the floor or to your point of comfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold at the top of the movement for 30-60 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lower to the ground and repeat.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legs_Up_The_Wall\"><\/span><b>Legs Up The Wall<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests, this pose involves having your legs up on a wall. It is an effective cool-down yoga pose because it alleviates tired legs and relieves leg and foot cramps (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/what-to-know-legs-up-wall-yoga-pose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Additionally, it has been shown to calm your mind, softly open the backs of your legs and relieve backaches (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/what-to-know-legs-up-wall-yoga-pose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). To perform it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/what-to-know-legs-up-wall-yoga-pose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting in a sitting stance on the floor with your feet on the ground and left side against a flat wall.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lower your back to the ground, then place your feet flat against the wall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently bring your body next to the wall until your sit bones are against the wall and your legs are vertically above you and your hips. Rest your head on the floor and position your pelvis in a neutral position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relax your neck and face, then rest your hands on your tummy or beside you on the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, relax your entire body but keep your legs propped up against the wall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay in this stance for 10 to 15 minutes or until as instructed by your trainer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe app. And all of it is at your fingertips, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Yoga_Poses_For_Runners\">start transforming your life now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Yoga_Poses_For_Runners\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41635 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5918-1024x576.png\" alt=\"yoga poses for runners\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5918.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5918-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5918.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5918-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5918.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Triangle_Pose\"><\/span><b>Triangle Pose<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Triangle Pose is part of many yoga sequences that build leg strength. It also stretches the spine, hips, shoulders, chest, hamstrings, groins, and calves (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/guides\/well\/beginner-yoga\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Evidence also shows the yoga pose can increase neck and hips mobility and strength, and endurance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/guides\/well\/beginner-yoga\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Below are the steps to guide you on nailing the Triangle pose (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/guides\/well\/beginner-yoga\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start in a Warrior 11 pose. Here is a quick rundown of how to get in this pose:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Face the long side of your mat and stretch your arms straight out, with your feet positioned parallel to each other in a wide stance. Try to position your ankles at least beneath your wrists.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn your right foot and knee toward the mat&#8217;s front.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position your left toes slightly toward the upper left corner of the mat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bend your right knee and position it over your right ankle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distribute your weight evenly between both legs, then press down using the outer edge of your back foot.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straighten your front (the right) leg from this Warrior II stance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draw your right femur toward its socket, and remember to engage the right thigh muscles. Tuck your right hip and stretch the right hand toward the front part of the room.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower the right hand towards your ankle or shin. Alternatively, you can place the arm on the right foot or the floor but on the inside. Choose whichever method is comfortable for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your chest opens, the left shoulder will stack on top of the right. Try to reach your fingertips, but keep the left shoulder rooted in its socket.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn your head to maintain an upward gaze toward your left fingertips. If it strains your neck, you can simply position your head in a neutral position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draw your right thigh muscles up to further deepen your right hip&#8217;s crease but soften the knee to prevent a microbend.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay in this stance for a few breaths, then release.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga is a perfect activity for everyone. For runners, it is particularly important to fight the tightness of muscles such as the quads, hamstrings, calves, and hip flexors. It also relieves pain and aches when done as a recovery cool-down activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the best yoga poses for runners include the Child&#8217;s Pose, Triangle, Cobra, and Legs Up the Wall Poses. For the stretches, runners can consider toe touches, seated hamstring stretch, standing quad, and kneeling hip flexors stretches. Please talk to your trainer before adding these moves to your workout plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=933&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Yoga_Poses_For_Runners\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is yoga useful for runners? Most athletes ask this question, especially among those who question its effectiveness. Some believe yoga for runners increases mobility, while others argue it makes running more difficult. So who is right? According to most scientific sources, yoga benefits runners as it improves mobility and is a perfect recovery activity. 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