Episode 23: Yoga- the secret weapon




The Pocket Running Coach show

Summary: Ohmmmmm......This episode I spend a little time with yoga instructor Jen Stevens to discuss how you can incorporate this ancient art form into your weekly training.  The benefits may surprise you! I have seen a HUGE benefit from incorporating yoga just a couple days a week, and after this interview, I want to do it even more!As a challenge, I'd love to see pictures on twitter or facebook of some of those sweet yoga poses you have been practicing!!Jen was kind enough to send me links to some of the poses she recommends for runners and athletes, as well as some great resources for finding a studio near you so you can check it out! You can email Jen at yogabyjenn@gmail.com if you would like to show the love and thank her for coming on the show.  Poses that Jen recommends you try out:Downward facing Dog , Half Mood Pose, Fire Log Pose, Head to knee forward bend, High Lunge, Low Lunge, Seated forward bend, & Tree Pose Jen's Resource List:Books:How Yoga Works- NovelRelax and Renew- Instructional21 Day Yoga Body- ProgramMy Favorite teachers on the Web!Sadie Nardinihttp://sadienardini.com/ http://sadienardini.com/yoga/free-yoga/Also, a couple studio finders for local yoga studios: http://www3.yogajournal.com/directory/http://www.yogafinder.com/ http://www.lululemon.com/community/apps?mnid=m