10 min Post-Run Yoga Stretch - Yoga for Runners - Recovery & Relaxation Stretches
By Yoga with Kassandra
10 mins 1 secs
Added Aug 24, 2025
Join Cassandra for this intermediate postrun yoga flow, perfect for runners seeking relief from common muscle tension. No props are needed in this approximately 20-minute practice which focuses on stretching the hips, hamstrings, and calves.
This sequence targets areas often tight after running, promoting relaxation and improved flexibility. Find relief and restore your body with this soothing and effective stretch!.
Focus Areas
Benefit Flexibility
For increasing range of motion and lengthening muscles.
Focus Area Hips
Workouts with an emphasis on hip-opening poses to release tension and increase mobility.
Focus Area Hamstrings
Designed to safely increase flexibility and length in the back of the legs.
Focus Area Lower Back
For strengthening supporting muscles and gently relieving lower back pain and stiffness.
Pace Moderate
A balanced level of effort and flow, suitable for a steady and consistent practice.
Pose Type Hip Openers
A popular category focused on releasing stored physical and emotional tension from the hips.
Props No Props
A practice that can be done with just your mat; no extra equipment required.
Yoga Poses
Downward-Facing Dog
Adho Mukha Svanasana. An inversion that resembles a dog stretching, forming an inverted V-shape with the body.
Child's Pose
Balasana. A restful pose where you sit back on your heels and fold your torso forward, resting your forehead on the floor.
Cat-Cow Pose
Marjaryasana/Bitilasana. A gentle, flowing sequence between a rounded spine (Cat) and an arched spine (Cow) on all fours.
Standing Forward Bend
Uttanasana. A forward fold from a standing position, stretching the entire back of the body.
High Lunge
A standing lunge with the back heel lifted, challenging balance and building leg strength.
Cow Face Pose
Gomukhasana. A seated pose that stretches the hips and shoulders, with knees stacked and arms clasped behind the back.
Pigeon Pose
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana. A deep hip opener with one shin parallel to the front of the mat and the back leg extended.
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