Does Hatha Yoga for runners help performance and recovery? Yes, and here’s why: Running is a passion for many people, but it takes quite a toll on the human body over time. Pairing a demanding physical activity such as running with a therapeutic activity such as yoga helps to reduce the likelihood of strain and injury. Hatha is a physical form of yoga, which attracts many different types of athletes, because of its healing benefits.
Therefore, another added benefit that Hatha yoga for runners offers is an increase in lung capacity. This is especially attractive for marathon runners, who need all of the endurance they can get. Yoga poses are done in conjunction with the flow of the breath, and this automatically increases the aerobic capacity in an individual.
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