International Lifestyle Magazine Issue 53 | Page 57

Helen Clare provides several
retreat options combining trail
running and surfing with yoga.
Yoga and Trail Running retreat
in Turkey. Yoga and Trail
Running weekend in Cornwall.
Yoga and Surfing retreat in
Cornwall

For cyclists, back bends are
essential in relieving tension in
the upper back, created by hours
hunched over a bike, for example
fish pose opens the chest and
strengthens the upper back; as
for runners, forward bends stretch
and reduce tight hamstrings and
calves but also help lengthen the
lower back muscles; arm balances
such as Bakasana (crow) improve
upper body strength, aiding
long hours at the handle bars.
Swimmers need regular all over
stretching because the four strokes
all rely on different muscle groups
more than others. In breast stroke
two-thirds of thrust power comes
from the legs so standing poses
such as Trikonasana and side
angle stretch will simultaneously
stretch and strengthen the legs.
A particular area of focus for all
swimmers will be the neck and
shoulders. Shoulder stand and
plough pose stretch away and
release any stress held in the
shoulder and neck area. Yoga can
complement any athlete’s training
program, either as an additional or
replacement cross training activity
incorporated by attending a weekly
class, and then by building up a
regular basic home practice.
To find out more and discover how
you can incorporate yoga into
your training schedule, contact the
website.
Contact Details
http://www.helenclareyoga.com/
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