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Runners Stretches

4 min
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12 exercises
For all the workouts that show 1 leg being stretched, do the stretch on both sides: equestrian, half monkey, lizard, sleeping pigeon, eye of the needle, hero's meditation, and reclined spinal twist 
Wide Legged Forward Bend D
4 breaths
Engage arms and shoulders · Engage lower belly · Relax neck · Lower top of head to floor
Downward Facing Dog
3 breaths
Bring feet hip-width apart · Bring hands shoulder-width apart
Extended Cobra
3 breaths
Bring feet hip-width apart · Bend elbows slightly · Draw shoulders away from ears · Keep head in line with spine
Equestrian
4 breaths
Lengthen spine · Back knee on floor · Gaze diagonally upward · Align knee over ankle · Rise onto fingertips Rt leg
Half Monkey
4 breaths
Energetically drag front heel toward you · Flex front foot · Keep head in line with spine · Lengthen spine ·
Lizard
3 breaths
Extend heart forward · Align knee over ankle · Draw shoulder blades together · Hug right knee in
Sleeping Pigeon
3 breaths
Square hips · Scissor legs toward one another · Extend back leg directly behind body · Breathe deeply into hips
Garland
3 breaths
Lift and lengthen torso · Press upper arms against thighs · Relax shoulders
Eye of the Needle
4 breaths
Actively flex through both feet · Relax shoulders and throat · Bend elbows · Gently push raised knee away
Hero’s Meditation / Shoelace
3 breaths
Knees stacked · Feet point back · Buttocks on floor · Spine tall · Shoulders relaxed
Reclined Spinal Twist
3 breaths
Press shoulder blades toward floor · Gaze in opposite direction of twist
Corpse
5 breaths
Keep head and spine in one line · Relax forehead · Release tension in jaw · Tuck shoulder blades under
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Runners Stretches
4 min
 · 
12 exercises
For all the workouts that show 1 leg being stretched, do the stretch on both sides: equestrian, half monkey, lizard, sleeping pigeon, eye of the needle, hero's meditation, and reclined spinal twist 
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Wide Legged Forward Bend D
4 breaths
Set 1 of 0
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Engage arms and shoulders · Engage lower belly · Relax neck · Lower top of head to floor
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Lower Back, Shoulders, Spine
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Middle Back / Lats, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Pronunciation:
pra-SAR-ee-tah PAH-doh-TAHN-NAH-sah-nah D
  1. Stand with your feet 3 to 5 feet apart and parallel.
  2. Place your hands on your hips. Lengthen your spine with an inhale.
  3. Bend forward with an exhale, keeping your spine long.
  4. Release your hands from your hips. Hook your big toes with your thumbs and first two fingers. Fold deeper with an exhale, widening your elbows. Bring the top of your head to the floor.
  5. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  6. Inhale and lift halfway. Bring your hands to your hips with an exhale, then inhale and rise rise with a flat back. Step your feet together with an exhale and release your hands.

Modification: Fold forward only part way.

Avoid this pose if you have high blood pressure or low back issues.

Downward Facing Dog
3 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
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321GO
Bring feet hip-width apart · Bring hands shoulder-width apart
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Hamstrings, Middle Back / Lats, Spine
Secondary:
Abs, Ankles, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps, Triceps, Wrists
Pronunciation:
ah-dho moo-khah SHVAHN-NAH-sah-nah
  1. Lie on your stomach. Bring your hands under your shoulders and spread your fingers wide. Bring your feet as wide as your hips and curl your toes under.
  2. Push into the floor and come onto your knees with an exhale, then slowly straighten your legs. Release your heels toward the floor. Reach your tailbone toward the sky behind you to lengthen your spine. Bring your head in between your arms.
  3. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  4. Release your knees to the floor with an exhale and sit back on your heels.

Avoid this pose if you have high blood pressure or carpal tunnel syndrome.

Extended Cobra
3 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
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321GO
Bring feet hip-width apart · Bend elbows slightly · Draw shoulders away from ears · Keep head in line with spine
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back, Middle Back / Lats, Spine, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Abs, Forearms, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Shoulders, Triceps
Pronunciation:
sar-ahl ha-stah bhoo-jong-AH-sah-nah
  1. Lie on your stomach. Separate your feet hip-width apart. Place your hands under your shoulders and spread your fingers. Rest your forehead on the floor.
  2. Push into your hands and lift your head, chest and stomach with an inhale. Keep your pelvis on the floor.
  3. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  4. Lower with an exhale.
Equestrian
4 breaths
Set 1 of 0
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Lengthen spine · Back knee on floor · Gaze diagonally upward · Align knee over ankle · Rise onto fingertips Rt leg
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Ankles, Chest, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Knees, Spine
Pronunciation:
ahhsh-wah sahn-chahl-ah-NAH-sah-nah
  1. Begin in Standing Forward Bend with your palms on the floor beside your feet, knees bent as needed. Step your right foot far back with an inhale.
  2. Lower your right knee to the floor. Check that your left knee is aligned over your ankle. Rise onto your fingertips and lengthen your spine, opening your chest.
  3. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  4. Step your right foot forward with an exhale and return to Standing Forward Bend. Change sides.

Avoid this pose if you have knee injury.

Half Monkey
4 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
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321GO
Energetically drag front heel toward you · Flex front foot · Keep head in line with spine · Lengthen spine ·
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
Secondary:
Knees, Spine
Pronunciation:
ard-ha ha-new-MAH-NAH-sah-nah
  1. Begin in Equestrian with your right leg back. Extend your left leg forward with an exhale and flex your foot.
  2. Support your weight on your fingertips. Energetically pull your left heel toward you.
  3. Bend forward with an exhale, keeping your head in line with your spine. Inch your foot forward as your flexibility allows.
  4. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  5. Drag your front leg toward you with an inhale. Change sides.

Modification: Stay upright.

Lizard
3 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
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321GO
Extend heart forward · Align knee over ankle · Draw shoulder blades together · Hug right knee in
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
Secondary:
Ankles, Knees, Quadriceps, Spine
Pronunciation:
OOT-ahn prish-TAH-sah-nah
  1. Begin in Downward Facing Dog. Reach your right leg toward the sky with an inhale.
  2. Place your right foot outside of your right hand with an exhale.
  3. Lower your elbows to the floor underneath your shoulders, forearms parallel. Check that your right knee is aligned over your ankle.
  4. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  5. Rise onto your hands with an inhale. Reach your right leg up and back with an exhale, then return to Downward Facing Dog. Change sides.

Modification: Rest your back knee on the floor or rest your forearms on a block.

Avoid this pose if you have knee injury.

Sleeping Pigeon
3 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
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321GO
Square hips · Scissor legs toward one another · Extend back leg directly behind body · Breathe deeply into hips
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Shoulders, Spine
Pronunciation:
eh-kuh PAH-dah RAH-jah-kahp-oh-TAH-sah-nah
  1. Begin in Downward Facing Dog. With an exhale place your left knee on the floor in between your hands, left ankle behind right wrist.
  2. Lower your right knee to the floor, scooting your leg back so that both hips are near the floor. Untuck the back toes. Check that your back leg is extended straight behind you. Rise onto your fingertips and lengthen your spine. Stay here for a few breaths.
  3. Slowly walk your hands forward with an exhale and rest your forehead on the floor.
  4. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  5. Tuck your back toes under and carefully push yourself back to Downward Facing Dog with an exhale. Change sides.

Modification: Keep your torso lifted. Draw your front heel close to your body to lessen the stretch.

Avoid this pose if you have knee or sacroiliac injury.

Garland
3 breaths
Set 1 of 0
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321GO
Lift and lengthen torso · Press upper arms against thighs · Relax shoulders
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Knees, Spine
Secondary:
Ankles, Lower Back
Pronunciation:
MAH-LAH-sah-nah
  1. Begin standing with your feet wide. Lower into a squat with an exhale.
  2. Bring your feet close together, but open your knees wider than your torso.
  3. Bring your upper arms to the insides of your thighs and press your hands together in front of your chest.
  4. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  5. Rise with an inhale.

Modification: Place a folded mat under your heels if they don’t touch the floor.

Eye of the Needle
4 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
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321GO
Actively flex through both feet · Relax shoulders and throat · Bend elbows · Gently push raised knee away
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Lower Back
Secondary:
Knees, Spine
Pronunciation:
soo-keer-ahn-DHRAH-sah-nah
  1. Lie on your back. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor.
  2. Bring your right ankle to your outer left thigh, just below your knee.
  3. Thread your right arm through your legs. Interlace your fingers around your left thigh. Flex your feet.
  4. Gently pull your left thigh toward your torso with an exhale.
  5. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  6. Release with an inhale. Change sides.
Hero’s Meditation / Shoelace
3 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
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321GO
Knees stacked · Feet point back · Buttocks on floor · Spine tall · Shoulders relaxed
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Knees, Spine
Pronunciation:
DHYAH-nah VEER-AH-sah-nah
  1. Begin on all fours. Cross your left knee behind your right.
  2. Sit back between your heels with an exhale. Stack your knees and point your feet behind you. Rest your hands on your knees. Close your eyes.
  3. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  4. Lean back and carefully release your legs with an inhale. Change sides.

Modification: Place a folded blanket under your hips.

Avoid this pose if you have sciatica or knee injury.

Reclined Spinal Twist
3 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
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321GO
Press shoulder blades toward floor · Gaze in opposite direction of twist
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Lower Back, Spine
Secondary:
Obliques
Pronunciation:
soop-tah maht-syen-DRAH-sah-nah
  1. Lie on your back. Stretch your arms out at shoulder height, palms down.
  2. Bend your right leg and place your foot flat on the floor next to your left knee. Place your left hand on top of your right knee.
  3. With an exhale gently guide your right knee toward the floor. Gaze toward the right.
  4. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  5. Untwist with an inhale. Change sides.
Corpse
5 breaths
Set 1 of 0
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Keep head and spine in one line · Relax forehead · Release tension in jaw · Tuck shoulder blades under
Primary muscle group(s):
Spine
Pronunciation:
shah-VAH-sah-nah
  1. Lie on your back. Bring your feet wide and let them flop open.
  2. Bring your arms several inches away from your torso, palms up.
  3. Make any minor adjustments needed so that you are completely comfortable.
  4. Close your eyes. Find stillness.
  5. Hold the pose and take natural breaths. Focus your attention on your breath.
  6. Come out of the pose slowly and gently.
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