Yoga for Runners Workshop

Emma Spencer-Goodier has been practicing and teaching yoga for a dozen years. A keen sportswoman and barefoot runner she understands that stretching is important, but it’s just as important for runners to ensure their muscles are balanced. Running doesn’t work the inner and outer quads evenly, so a common issue is that outer quads become tight and overused while inner quads remain weak, these imbalances can lead to knee problems. Weak gluteal muscles lead to hip instability and injuries, yoga meanwhile will strengthen the gluteus medius. While running compresses the spine, yoga decompresses the spine and also runners’ hamstrings can be tight, which is connected to lower back pain. These workshops will teach you how to stretch and balance the major muscle groups of the body, using yoga. It's all physical practice, plenty of laughter and no mumbo jumbo - come and see how yoga can take you further and faster.

Emma has a practical and fun loving approach to her yoga practice. It is a tool that keeps her body working for her, allowing her to enjoy her barefoot running, kite surfing and paragliding. She teaches regularily on the Isle of Wight, around the Uk and on retreats around the world, as well as competing at middle to long distance running. She is currently training for her first Ultra this summer.