Yoga for Runners: Upper Body Workout (Ep. 3)
Bayview
Level: Beg/Int/Adv
Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.
Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).
Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.
Toning Emphasis: Abs
Upper body: Arms, chest and back.
Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.
Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.
Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.
Toning Emphasis: Total Body
Upper body: Arms, chest and back.
Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.
Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.
Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.
Toning Emphasis: Upper Body
Upper body: Arms, chest and back.
Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.
Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.
Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.
Instructor: Christine Felstead (Instructor Profile)
SKU: BAY2309
Certified instructor description:
In Episode 3 of the Yoga for Runners Educational Series, Upper Body, Christine Felstead covers building upper body strength including the middle and upper back. This is the key to improving posture and reducing upper shoulder and neck pain. Learn the proper scapular shoulder alignment in weight bearing yoga poses and improve your posture and body carriage while running and daily activities.
The Yoga for Runners Educational Series is a six-DVD series for an integrated full body yoga program building strength and flexibility. The yoga practice is built progressively so maximum benefit is gained by practicing the entire series for some time, after which you can select a practice to suit your body's needs. Each episode includes an anatomy lesson followed by a yoga practice pertaining to the topic. Benefit from Christine Felstead's superb cuing skills so you get the most out of the poses while yoga instructors can hone their cuing skills and integrate the focus on runners.
Christine Felstead (BA, E-RYT 500) pioneered the development of Yoga for Runners and today is the leading authority on the practice. She presents at international conferences and has appeared in numerous publications. She has produced best-selling DVDs, authored Yoga for Runners, and offers teacher training as well as international retreats.