Tuesday 31st January 7pm Walker Hall

The Club as part of its monthly aim to introduce additional running activities have invited Jennifer Ellis to lead an hour’s tuition of Ashtanga yoga on TUESDAY 31ST JANUARY.

As with previous months this activity is free to all Tortoise members.

Yoga is an excellent complement to a runner’s routine for many reasons. Runners
usually have tight hamstrings and hips and most of us aren’t stretching as long
or as often as we should.
The beginners’ Ashtanga session will lead you through a series of standing and
seated poses that will stretch every part of your body and increase flexibility
and strength. It will also work your heart and lungs. The first series of poses
will target your hamstrings, hips, and lower back – the exact areas runners
need to stretch. Throughout the practice, you do Sun Salutations and vinyasas,
which strengthen the upper body. This is very important since running primarily
works your legs. Strength imbalances between your upper and lower body can make
you more prone to injury. Yoga also strengthens your core, improving your
posture when running. Connecting your breath with your movements is essential
when doing Ashtanga, and it’s something you can practice on your runs too.

No prior experience of yoga is required.
If you have your own yoga mat please bring it along with you. If you have any
spare could you also please bring them too.

Thanks Caroline