Yoga for Runners: Feet to Ankles Workout (Ep. 4)
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.
Aerobics Impact: Lower
Lower Impact: Both feet never leave the ground at the same time. This minimizes stress on your knees.
Higher Impact: Includes movements like jumps, hops and skips. Very high-impact is called plyometrics.
Mixed Impact: This alternates or combines the above styles.
Aerobics Choreography: Basic
Basic: The easiest to follow. It ranges from simple walking-style marches to sports and athletic movements.
Complex: More intricate combinations and patterns. They're ideal for people who like to dance.
Moderate: More interesting than Basic, less dancy than Complex.
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.
Instructor: Christine Felstead (Instructor Profile)
SKU: BAY2310
Certified instructor description: In Episode 4 of the Yoga for Runners Educational Series, Feet to Ankles, Christine Felstead examines the alignment of feet, ankles and knees in relation to the hips and spine. Specific exercises to strengthen targeted muscle groups will improve health of knees and ankles. Increase the safety and effectiveness of your yoga practice by integrating the appropriate alignment and muscle actions.
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.
