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Lockdown has been something none of us could have predicted. For the most part I adapted well. I started lockdown with running and yoga everyday. During April, May, June and July I managed to keep a nice weekly mileage reaching a 62 mile week in July. However, Various things such as my dad being unwell, getting a new puppy, insert other life stuff in here, have meant that the last 2 months have been quite sparse in terms of running.
I now feel ready to get back on the training, in fact I need it. #busylife #runningplans #yogapractice
During this running drought I have tried to keep a regular yoga practise and have been working on core stability and leg strength which are areas I need to improve upon. #corestrength #legstrength
Leg strength
The warrior poses are great for this. Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II ) is really accessible and can be adapted for all abilities. #warrior2 #virabhadrasana
Stand tall in mountain pose
Exhale and step your left foot back
Raise your arms so they’re parallel to the mat with palms facing down
Turn your left foot out to the left 90 degrees
Align your right and left heels
Externally rotate your thighs
Bend your right knee over the right ankle so your shin is perpendicular
Once you are in position, take a moment to check in with your body.
Left leg is straight and strong ( outside edge of the foot is gripping the mat)
Right knee is opening to the right directly over your ankle
Tailbone is tucked under
Shoulders are softening down away from the ears
Core is engaged and torso is long and strong
To work harder,
Step the feet further apart and bend into the knee more ( not allowing it to go over the front foot)
Try to tuck the tailbone under and rotate the thighs outwards more to open the hip even further
To make it easier
Step the feet closer together and bring your body up more , you can deepen in to the stretch more when you are ready. Core
We activate the core in loads of yoga poses. One that specifically works to improve the core and can also be adapted for all abilities is boat pose ( Navasana)
Sit down with the soles of your feet on the mat and knees pointing up
Take hold of The back of your legs as you lift the feet up, leaning back slightly
Make sure your back does not round ( core is turned on and will keep your back straight)
Once you’re in position release your hands and hold them parallel to the floor.
To make it harder
straighten your legs so your body forms a V shape
To make it easier
Keep the hands on the hamstrings or place them on the floor beside your hips
It can also be a fun one to do with a friend 💜
