Yoga for Athletes and Runners




Yoga In My School show

Summary: More and more athletes and runners are including yoga as a regular part of their training routine. Sage Rountree, author of The Runner's Guide to Yoga, and Gwen Lawrence, yoga consultant to the NY Giants, Knicks, Red Bulls & Rangers & spokesperson for Gaiam TV, discuss the whys and hows of enhancing your athletic performance with yoga. From greater flexiblity and faster recovery time to developing a strong core and honing your mental game, yoga serves athletes in numerous ways. If you are a weekend warrior playing ball with friends, training for a fun-run or marathon, looking for a fab way to cross-train or an avid athlete wanting to kick up your performance, Sage and Gwen will provide useful tips on how to include yoga in your workout.