Post-Run Stretch: 5 Must-Do Poses

Woman running wiht dog over a wooden bridge in the woods.

You did it! A fabulous run or race, and now you are ready to give your body some love to say thanks for the ride. 5 of my favorite post-run poses to get you stretched out and ready to go...

Woman in low lunge1 yoga pose.

 

1. low lunge1. Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge)

 

 

Man in reclined bound angle yoga pose.

2. reclined bound angle2. Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle) - better yet, bring arms up as if in "cowboy surrender" with elbows bent at shoulder height resting on the floor, and back of hands resting on the ground to open the chest and front of shoulders

 

 

3. Down Dog3. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog)

 

 

Woman in kings pigeon2 yoga pose.

 

4. Kings pigeon 24. Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II (1 Legged King Pigeon II)

 

 

Woman in a yoga class with her legs up the wall.

 

5. legs up the wall5. Viparita Karani (legs-up-the-wall pose)

 

 

Enjoy!

Namaste

Author: 
Liz Zdunich

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