I'll be teaching a class on Nov. 3rd called Yoga for "Stiff folks who ride spokes" (aka - cyclists).
The course description (from the Soleil Lune Yoga Centers website) is as follows:
"Cycling
requires not only physical strength, but also intense focus and
concentration to succeed. The attention to breath and mind-body
connection in yoga can be employed by the cyclist while riding to
maintain mental clarity and calmness. The physical postures will create
flexibility thus creating more ease, and efficiency. In cycling, the
quadriceps, hamstrings, and hips never rest. As a result, riders often
have overdeveloped quadriceps and tight hamstrings, which can pull the
hips out of alignment. Also, a cyclist's spine is constantly flexed
forward. If proper form isn't maintained, it can result in muscle pain
and strain in the back and shoulders. Yoga helps ease the tightness,
creating core strength, and aligning the spine. It’s no secret that
pranayama (breathing exercises) in yoga helps with breath control; and
this class will address the mechanical deficiencies that could inhibit
breathing during cycling.
What to expect: A Slow Flow
experience that will help expand the rib cage allowing more room for the
lungs, extend and lengthen the side body, and elongate the spine.
Pelvic and shoulder stability will also be addressed along with overall
flexibility and core strength."
The 1st class will start at 7:15PM and the Soleil Lune Yoga Center and I'll kick it off with some breathing basics, psoaz wakeup and some other pre-yoga poses.
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