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Runner Yoga Reviews
1. Runner's Yoga Review
My name is Van Clayton Powel and Iâve taught yoga to thousands of people. From Olympic
Champions and Coaches, to grandparents with back problems. And over the years I noticed
something:
As great as you'll feel when you practice yoga (Provided you're taught properly!), most people
stop practicing for one simple reason - they just don't have enough time in their busy schedule.
So even though yoga will do some amazing things for you:
Improve your range of motion and athletic
performance.
Heal old injuries.
Make you calmer, stronger, and more confident.
Help you dramatically cut down on visits to the
Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, or Massage Therapist
... you probably won't do it.
So what's the solution? That's what I wondered. And it's a quest that took me around the world.
From Martial Arts studios in Japan, to Masters of ancient techniques in India. From the frontline
trenches of the Western medical system, to studies with some of the worldâs finest yoga
instructors.
Until finally (after 30 years!) I knew I had it - One Short Routine that:
Will easily fit into your busiest schedule.
Is practical enough for you to do almost anywhere.
(No video monitor, no special equipment, no studio or gym required.)
Works your whole body head-to-toe.
(Flexibility, strength, balance and Core work ... all at the same time!)
Literally melts away stress and calms your mind.
2. A program so effective, so 'user-friendly' you can (and according to research,
probably will) make it a regular part of your fitness program for the rest of your life!
Now please be clear,
The Runnerâs Yoga Program is not another yoga DVD.
(*In fact, I don't think it's a good idea to do yoga to a video,
and you'll learn why in a few moments.)
Instead, it is a COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM in digital format that
you can download minutes from now:
A comprehensive set of audio-visual modules that take
you step-by-step, literally second-by-second, through
every single movement of this amazing 30-minute
routine.
So that whether youâre an absolute beginner ... or an
experienced 'yogi' ... youâll learn to do it safely on your
*Visual depiction of digital own.
material.
And then, whenever and wherever you want, all youâll have to do is follow along as the
Proprietary Audio Recording guides you through every second of every move with:
ďˇ Soothing Crystal-Clear Directions.
ďˇ A remarkable Rhythmic Beat (More on that in a minute!)
ďˇ Soft chimes signaling every inhale and exhale of your *Core
Breathing.
*You'll quickly learn CORE BREATHING in module #2. It has been used by Martial Artists
and Monks in Asia for generations and research recently confirmed its ability to dramatically
improve lung function and automatically turn off the body's stress response at the same time!
(One of the reasons
it is now being used by Olympic Champions and World-Class Athletes.)
In 30 minutes youâll balance, stretch, and strengthen your whole body!
No more - âHow do I open my hips?â or
âWhatâs the best stretch for tight hamstrings?â or
âHow can I work my core muscles?â
Youâll do it all at once - treating your body like the ECOSYSTEM it is!
3. And youâll calm and focus your mind at the same time ... finishing clear, refreshed, and ready
to perform at your highest level.
You'll even save $money$ (and time!) as your aches, pains and injuries disappear, allowing you
to cut down on appointments with doctors, physiotherapists, and chiropractors.
So why is it called Runnerâs Yoga?
If "Itâs not just for runners!"
Well, one of the things I noticed over my many years of teaching yoga
is how frequently my running students are injured. According to the
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, almost
70% of runners will be injured. And in my experience, there are two
main reasons.
FIRST, itâs because of the incredible forces theyâre subjected to.
The body of a 130 lb runner, for example, has to absorb over
600,000 lbs of impact every mile!
And itâs not just the lower body of the runner thatâs affected. That jarring, tightening impact
reverberates through the whole body, causing imbalances and tightness head-to-toe and leading a
host of common injuries in runners.
The SECOND reason is the intense âType-Aâ approach that many runners are notorious for.
This stressful, IâM-NOT-WORKING-HARD-ENOUGH approach tends to disconnect runners
from the messages from their bodies - a leading cause of over-training and injury. In some cases
this disconnect is so pronounced that runners will actually run themselves into fatal heart
attacks!
It was easy for me to recognize these two primary causes of injuries in runners ⌠because I
experienced them myself! (Two knee operations, hamstring pop, multiple calf muscle tears,
Achillesâ Tendon strains, etc, etc.)
Which meant it was also easy for me with my background to recognize that yoga is the most
powerful solution. For both problems - physical and mental.
Not only does yoga give you a balanced, flexible body that performs better (see 'Range of
Motion' below) and is much less prone to injury. But doing yoga has a profound effect on your
MENTAL ATTITUDE as well. And any athlete (or therapist!) will tell you how important
that is!
The problem is, Most Runners (and the rest of us!)
donât have enough time to get to classes regularly.
4. I mean, add it up - How long does it actually take you to go do that workout or yoga class?
Including travel, parking, changing, etc.
About the only people I know who can find that much time ... day
after day, month after month, year after year ... are competitive
athletes and the independently wealthy!
*Which is why the majority of us stop going to the
health club or gym two months after joining!
(*According to the industry's own statistics.)
So when I first developed my 30-minute program (Iâll tell you why 30 minutes is so important in
a moment), I knew it would be perfect for runners. And I started teaching it to them in special
âRunnerâs Yoga Workshopsâ. (Which is how it came to be called 'Runnerâs Yoga'.)
The result? Runners loved it! (And so did their physiotherapists!)
Then something interesting happenned. PEOPLE WHO AREN'T RUNNERS (even people
who hate running), discovered that everything my Runnerâs Yoga Program does for runnersâ
bodies ⌠it will do for you!
Busy Moms ⌠People with Injuries ⌠Snowboarders âŚBusiness Executives ⌠Martial
Artists ⌠Mountain Bike Riders - they all found the Runnerâs Yoga Program to be so
effective. So practical. That they started making it a part of their lives.
And why not? One short routine that will help you stay fit and healthy, physically and mentally,
for the rest of your life. A routine that is safe enough for beginners. Yet full of challenging
options for the fittest athlete.
And now, for the very first time, you can have the exact same program I teach in workshops
(plus some great bonuses!) in a format that will allow you to get started minutes from now -even
if youâre halfway around the world and itâs 2 oâclock in the morning!
So why 30 minutes?
5. Years ago I came across a study that looked at people who lost fifty pounds or more. And most
importantly, kept it off for more than five years. A pretty incredible feat, since most people who
lose that amount soon gain back even more.
Naturally, the researchers wanted to know what these people had done differently. And one of
the things they found was that each of the successful participants had found an exercise
routine they could do in about 30 minutes. All-inclusive. From start to finish.
As a result, each one of them practiced their short exercise routine regularly - in some cases
daily â year after year after year. No 'Yo-Yo dieting'. No Yo-Yo fitness! They got long-term
benefits ... the healthiest approach.
I realized this was a key aspect to what I was trying to create. And since Iâd already designed a
number of my own yoga programs, I took them out and started to experiment, this time with the
30-minute principle in mind. I wanted to see if I could combine the best aspects of each program
into a single 30-minute routine.
It took years of testing to make sure:
Every part of the body is stretched and strengthened.
The poses are safe enough for almost anyone to do.
The movements and postures flow together with a synergy that increases
overall effectiveness.
The muscles remain warm enough at all times for safe stretching.
Until finally I had the routine I was after! Almost.
I wanted to add one more thing. The Beat.
You see, years ago I came across research that shows we enjoy some very unique benefits
when we listen to the rhythm of 60 beats per minute (BPM):
The brain and body become alert, focused and calm.
Heart rate and blood pressure are lowered in people who are anxious.
It can dramatically accelerate learning and improve recall.
6. It was clear to me that the whole Runnerâs Yoga routine should flow to that special meditative
rhythm of 60 BPM.
So I recorded every breath, every movement, to that rhythmic beat, automatically putting
your mind and body into a calm, focused state as you flow through the poses.
Synchronizing the routine this way also allowed me to ensure that each Dynamic Stretch is held
for at least 30 seconds. Why? Because studies show this is optimal for INCREASING YOUR
RANGE OF MOTION. And any professional athlete will tell you how important that is!
WHY WORRY ABOUT RANGE OF
MOTION?
"Matt Biondi, who won 7 Gold medals
at the Seoul Olympics, had measurably
less arm power than other members on
the US swim team, but he had
tremendous range of motion in his
shoulders."
Why not a video?
Quite simply, because I donât think itâs a good idea to do yoga to a video. Hereâs why:
Possible Injury - In some positions the last thing you should be doing is
turning your head to look at a video.
Limitation - You can only do the routine where you have a TV or video
monitor.
Impaired Focus â Watching the video sends your focus out of the body, not a
good thing if youâre trying to improve your body awareness and stretch safely.
Dependence - There is a tendency to become reliant on looking at the video
images to know what the pose is.
7. So despite some tempting offers, I passed on producing a
video.
Instead, I went to work writing VERBAL
DIRECTIONS.
Verbal directions that are so clear, calm and flowing that
you can move through the routine just using the audio
recording. And focus on what youâre feeling, rather than
what youâre seeing.
Then finally, I put together THE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL, recreating exactly how I
teach the Runnerâs Yoga Program in workshops
and private sessions. Giving you:
Variations for each movement and
pose so that you can find the version
that works best for your body ... your
fitness ... your flexibility.
Modern, easy-to-remember names for
the poses, like 'Coffee Table', 'Hood
Ornament', and 'Body Surfer'.
Simple instructions for the
remarkable CORE BREATHING
technique that will have you breathing
like a pro in minutes.
*Visual depiction of digital material.
Everything provided in digital format.
So that you can download it and get started immediately!
*Not to mention what it will do for your pocketbook!
8. Click here for package details!
Hereâs the material you'll choose from:
(*For as little as $67!)
The 30-Minute Audio Recording
Just load the high-quality MP3 file into your player
(or burn a CD from it) and youâll be able to do your
Runnerâs Yoga almost anywhere!
The special rhythmic beat sets the pace ... chimes
cue the inhale and exhale of your Core Breathing ...
and crystal-clear directions talk you through the
whole 30-minute Runner's Yoga routine.
Illustrated Manuals
We took over 1,000 photographs to put together
these 7 Easy-to-Follow Illustrated PDF Manuals.
Every second of every movement is presented, along
with the mental imagery to put yourself into the
correct alignment!
You'll find you soon become your own best yoga
teacher, and are flowing through the routine using
just the audio recording. Includes:
ďˇ Detailed options for each posture.
ďˇ Powerful Breathing Techniques. (Including
Core Breathing.)
ďˇ A fascinating look at the science (both
Eastern and Western) behind what youâre
doing.
Video Files
These instructional video files (optional)
coordinate perfectly with the Illustrated Manuals.
They show each movement and posture
meticulously broken down into its components as I
9. describe the variations for you to try.
Whether you're an absolute beginner or an
experienced athlete, you'll appreciate the:
ďˇ Clear, simple instructions.
ďˇ Short, convenient sessions.(10-22 minutes
each.)
ďˇ Fast-forward preview of each section of
moves you're about to learn.
ďˇ Detailed breakdown of all the options for
different levels of fitness and flexibility.
Practice Cards (2)
The complete Runnerâs Yoga routine, pose-by-pose, in 8X11 pdf format. Great visual aids to
help you learn and practice the routine. Print them up back-to-back and you have the whole
routine on one sheet of paper you can take anywhere. Fold them in four, they fit in your pocket.
Laminate them, theyâll last forever and you can even use them to practice outdoors.
Practice Tips
A valuable collection of practical tips from a variety of sources - yoga, martial arts, fitness
training, etc. - that will help you take your Runnerâs Yoga to the next level.
10. Physiology
A concise illustrated look at the biomechanics, physiology, and benefits of each individual pose
in the Runner's Yoga routine. Which muscles are being stretched? Which body systems
stimulated? What does yoga theory say? What is the view of western physiotherapy?
Personal Practice Program
With this proven system you'll quickly design a practice
routine you'll actually stick with!
(Often the hardest part of any new routine.)
Use the simple Template and in minutes youâll know:
ďˇ When and where will be the best time and place
for YOU to do your Runnerâs Yoga.
ďˇ Specific, realistic goals for how often you want to
practice.
ďˇ Exciting rewards that will help you meet those goals.
An incredibly effective tool that can help you make Runnerâs Yoga a regular part of your life for
years to come!
10-Minute Refresh
Beautiful imagery, resonant tones, and a
wonderfully soothing voice quickly take you into a
deep state of relaxation.
Use this recording any time of day or night and like
a team taking a time-out, you'll come back refreshed
and recharged.
(*Only available with the Elite Package.)
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If you have any other questions, try the FAQ or Blog. And please, let me know if I can help in
any way. I use every single part of the Runner's Yoga Program myself and I'd love to help you
get started.
See you out there!