Words Emma Heald
Running offers us many benefits. Of course there’s the physical side of things. But way above that, it offers us an opportunity to step away from our lives and the daily to-do list. It’s mindfulness, basically – and we can give ourselves a pat on the back for discovering it long before it became the in thing. So with that in mind, what on earth can yoga offer us that we don’t already have? Quite a lot, actually.
During a run the body focuses on certain muscle groups such as hamstrings, hip flexors, calves and quads, while you also concentrate on the action of moving your arms and staying focused in order to complete the miles and avoid trip hazards. So there’s quite a lot going on.