Yoga for Runners: A Stretch Class for the IT Band
This class is designed specifically to prevent or help heal chronic IT band tightness. It takes a holistic approach, releasing all of the muscles that play a role in IT Band Syndrome. This is a common issue for those that do a lot of running and will provide you with some relief.
If you want more classes specific to running recovery you can try Fiji's Post-Run yoga class or her Injury Prevention class.
Comments
I adore this workout. Is it ok to do every afternoon. I run most mornings.
David!!!! I'm a runner and experience muscle imbalances during various stages of my training. And with that, of course, I get some major IT Band issues. I found your practice targeted just for the IT Bands, and let me tell you what!!! This hit the jackpot for me! This is perfect and hits the exact points in my hip and IT Band that I need. Your practice will now be added to me therapy when I get my muscle imbalances, as well as my maintenance yoga practice! Mahalo Nui Loa, David!! This is spot on!!
Dear David,
When performing the last exercises with the strap wrapped around my ankle, I do not feel the stretch on the sides of my leg. Rather, I feel a painful stretch behind my knee. I am a beginner with intermittent IT band trouble, but not a runner. I wonder if this strain is due to inflexibility or improper positioning. It is relieved if I bend my knee. Thank you for any help you can provide.
I have had chronic hip/knee/ankle/(pretty much everything belly-button down) issues and this class hit every single one. I had that "good" hurt so often, it makes me really want to do this class as often as possible! Thanks for an amazing class!