Yoga seeks to generate harmony and steadiness of the body and mind. Tiredness prevents all physical activity. Through endured practice of yoga you will be able to reach the combination of physical strength and reserves of energy that will make running a pleasure rather than being a cause of an exhausted and stressed out body. The first step as a runner is attaining a balanced and poised body. Imbalance can lead to discomfort; the strain on the muscles will be greater and the overworked, weak and rigid muscles will become weaker and more tired in the process. This will definitely hinder speed and take all the joy out of the action.
Adopting a yoga asana will help you to concentrate on the movements of your own body. You will be able to harmonize your strength and increase stamina, that is, you will be able to run for a long time without being tired. The breathing exercises will regulate your breathing even when you are running and prevent your oxygen- replenished muscles from tiring out or flagging.
An activity is tolerable only when you enjoy it. While running, it is necessary to listen to your body's complains and demands as well. Yoga practice will enable you to discern various messages sent by your body and decide whether it is time to keep going on fast or to stop (when onset of illness or injury is detected).
Knowledge of your body's energy reserves is also imperative. Every individual faces a variation of vigor level on a daily and sometimes on an hourly basis. Again a yoga practitioner will benefit from this information; depending on that day's or hour's energy stock, you will be able to decide whether to follow a strenuous schedule of running or to settle for a short bout only. If you respect the limitations of your body, you will enjoy health and vitality.
Relaxation, a yoga technique, can help you to use your energy level optimally. In a state of rest, you are able to unwind, and learn to use and conserve strength effectively. Pranayama (conscious breathing) exercises helps to reduce tension, the tightened muscles loosen, the rigid joints relieve, the taut limbs let go and a sense of utter peace and tranquility takes over. This state of serenity builds up the depleting stock of power and prepares you for another session of any hectic activity including running. Your relieved limbs will entail more freedom of movement, litheness and suppleness.
To enhance performance (speed) and endurance (stamina) while running, one must improve one's aerobic capacity, that is, to be able to pump large quantity of oxygen-enriched blood to the working muscles. A vigorous pranayama and asana training facilitates the maximization of fresh blood supply during exercise.
Pain in any part of the body, be it knee, heel, ankle, hip or back is a major setback for a runner. According to the yoga philosophy, all parts of a body work together in harmony and impairment of one causes others to suffer too. Incorporating short spans of asanas during warm-up and cooling down sessions will bring equilibrium, symmetry and alignment of each body part. This will guarantee a healthy and pleasant period of going fast.
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