Yoga for RUNNERS *All Levels!* | Deeply Moving with Elena Cheung

In this 20-minute follow-along yoga for runners class, movement specialist Elena Cheung guides a mindful, methodical yoga class focusing on lower body mobility for runners. Suitable for all levels of yoga and running experience. Incorporate this yoga for runners class into your usual running routine for better recovery and mobility! Optional prop: blanket/towel
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Elena is a Seattle-based movement specialist and yoga teacher whose clients range from professional and high-performance athletes to individuals looking to move and feel better in their bodies. As a certified Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist, she delights in digging into the intricacies of anatomy and teaching others to find joy in their own movement by supporting self-inquiry and autonomy.
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Producer: Stacia Beers

[@katiehallie]

As a runner, this was sooo needed! Your focus on the breath, nervous system, and birds in the back was incredibly soothing and helpful. Hearing birds chirping tells our nervous system that we're safe because it means that there aren't predators and danger around. 🙏 thank you for this beautiful practice. What a gift! Would love to see more yoga for runners from you

[@charlieharty8198]

I’d love it if REI offered more yoga classes with Elena!

[@tinalewis6782]

This is a wonderful yoga session! I hope REI will release more yoga videos from this teacher.

[@rei]

Thanks Tina. We're excited to present these videos and share Elena's expertise and passion!

[@elenac4077]

Thank you, Tina! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@Irok90]

The foot twist while moving I between the lunge and hamstring stretch was life changing!! I have never done that before.. ever. And I need it so much! Thank you!!

[@edwardshabez9553]

This was so doable, I am so tight, I usually find it impossible to do odd yoga poses, but these were very manageable! Please do more videos Elena!

[@elenac4077]

I’m so glad you enjoyed! Thank you for sharing. More videos are on the way!

[@maryegan3272]

I am DELIGHTED that REI is working with Elena she is a treasure. Loved this video and cannot wait to try more (and REI, just when I thought I could not love you more than I already do, you add FREE YOGA with ELENA => JOY)

[@katiejensen9630]

YAY! ELENA! this is wonderful

[@rei]

Yes! We agree. Our bodies are already thanking us. 👏

[@domainsshop]

Thanks !

[@rei]

Thanks for watching! 🙌

[@johnjensen9260]

Great class for runners. I really like the focus on meaningful moves and poses without getting too “namaste” on us. Would like to see more from Elena for running and other outdoor sports.

[@Plantbaserunner]

I just ran Tokyo Marathon two weeks ago and I ran LA Marathon yesterday. I was so tight physically and mentally and man o man this yoga flow was so perfect! Thanks!

[@glincho]

Just in time. I was going to do a search for yoga for runners. I have been running for years and recently my lower back started hurting after a run. This should help, but I would appreciate if you post more lower back yoga exercises.

[@rei]

Hi there! Glad to hear this came at a good time for you! Thanks for your suggestion.🙂

[@marieliehr2190]

Loved it! Just a bit speedy for me. My breaths didn't manage to catch up with Elena!

[@justingillies6141]

This is a great change of pace from some slower sessions and new variations of typical stretches.

[@ejc7ful]

Yay

[@Briefmeasurement61]

Yay Elena! Thanks for the yoga to help my legs get up higher on those high footholds at the gym!

[@rei]

That's a win! 🧗

[@jenniferturk6259]

Love this flow! Great educational bits too. Just getting back into yoga, and I'm already feeling inspired... Can't wait for more! Thank you, Elena! #REIemployee

[@amandahodgson2325]

Love this content, REI!

[@rei]

Thanks for watching Amanda!

[@dans1n]

Long time runner, marathons, ultras and new again to climbing. Have been doing pilates for the last 3 years to help, but have suffered with an inflamed hamstring for nearly a year. This is a new direction and really enjoyed the stretches. Thank you

[@rei]

Thanks for watching!

[@AndreYeu]

Elena's cueing is top notch. Loved the calf massage at the top. Saved!

[@thagaisal]

I love this seriesssss why cant we have more of them? Elena you are great thanks for all the valuable lessons

[@waynetrading-fx]

Everything about this yoga session was wonderful for me! At 52, I’ve just started running again and I’m sore all over but this really helped!!❤

[@rei]

Love that! So happy you found this useful!

[@LuisButtes]

I loved!

[@rei]

Glad you enjoyed Luis!

[@kerrymartin7556]

One of the best yoga for runners! Some new poses for me, but hit all the right spots. Plus super easy to follow.

[@kristinthemom]

I loved this and would love more like it ☺️

[@melissarobinson9618]

If you can take 2-5 minutes to relax before starting a workout, you can become more aware of the whole process. Monitor and regulate your breathing, stretch arms and legs to increase circulation and make sure you are hydrated. Great video Elena!

[@elenac4077]

Love it! Agreed! And thank YOU!

[@JuneZandona]

My grouchy hip flexors say thank you Elena!!

[@elenac4077]

;)

[@crystalizedism]

Love this!

[@hannahgilbert352]

Loved this!!!

[@sometimestempersfly]

My first yoga session. Thank you. Would love more for runners / cyclists.

[@rei]

Glad you enjoyed it Jonathan!

[@leab5023]

She’s awesome!

[@jjm5021]

Thank you 😊

[@ginacollignon9460]

This was great!

[@jen21ash3]

Love this ❤

[@timdann2233]

This was brilliant - Thank you, Elena.

[@silviac6929]

That was awesome, thank you! I adore the Indian asana names on the screen, as I want to learn them I like to repeat them during their execution. Please keep up the good work, I hope to see some standing and balance poses in the near future as I consider them a great reality check for my body health any time I practice them. Again, you're a fantastic instructor.

[@maconhoth1005]

Went on my first run in a while and this helped loads with the sore / tightness the next day. Thanks Elena!

[@Papillon95]

Perfect session! I am runner myself and these poses felt very comfortable, yet still entertaining for my body. Thank you!

[@vanithabastianpillai8585]

Excellent calf stretch. Needed it today . Thankyou

[@rei]

Thanks for practicing with us!

[@kindle7191]

Oh my! I am feeling a great runner's stretch at 3:13 into this! Cheers from Vancouver Island

[@mischiefcommittee]

This was awesome! Thank you for sharing this practice/routine. I'll definitely revisit it many times, especially on active recovery days! Cheers!

[@nickeredz7127]

Absolutely loved this session :).

[@rei]

We love to hear that!

[@mstott22lax]

Loved this

[@rei]

🙌😀

[@joeweinstein1025]

Great class! You did some really unique stuff. This is a class I will revisit! Does Elana have her own channel?

[@kevinnguyen5854]

Thanks Elena, the class is wonderful, light and effective. I'm an ultra runner and I find it helps alot. Can you do like a 30 days, 10-30mins follow along challenge yoga for runners? It would be awesome 👌

[@rei]

We're so glad that the class was a gift! Thanks too for the challenge suggestion, Kevin. We'll keep it in mind.

[@cecilialeon4181]

Omg I’ve dealt with injured hip flexors from running for three months now which caused a lot of tightness and pain in my lower back and hips. This finally gave me relief. My lower back feels amazing!

[@peggymccright1220]

Thanks for this. What a wonderful flow.

[@rei]

Hi Peggy! Thanks for watching. We're glad you enjoyed it!👍

[@studiokmrphotography]

This is amazing! Thanks for sharing your talent with us. As a runner this helps soooo much.

[@laurenmqflores]

I’m working my way up to training for a half marathon (using Hal Higdon’s training plan) and have loved using this video for my “stretch” days! More videos from Elena please!!

[@taylorlayton4508]

loved the hip rotation left to right in the half split/runner's pose. made me realize how tight some sides of my hamstrings are, and helped loosen them!

[@thegeorgiacotillion9478]

Excellent cool down for a runner, ( 66 year old jogger) Love this! Thank you, I'm inspired!

[@rei]

Thank YOU! 💚

[@veronicajavier4829]

One of the best stretch workouts I found online! I have been running for decades and this one helped as it is short yet targeted. Thank you!

[@KettleCamping]

Terrific video with some great poses. Very accessible for virtually anyone. Will be looking forward to more videos along these lines! Thank you!! Cheers!

[@Spottedfeet1]

I'm starting to incorporate yoga into my workout. This video is awesome

[@rei]

We love hearing that! What differences have you noticed that yoga has made?

[@muhakirkland]

Nice class 👍. I felt the difference at the end 😊

[@gretam6252]

This is great. Thank you!!

[@rei]

Hey Greta! We're glad you enjoyed!🙂

[@ranihelvey-byers1531]

I needed a short and sweet yoga video to help me get moving after sitting and studying all day. This was perfect. I love this teacher!

[@rei]

Happy we could inspire you to get moving! 🙌💪

[@ChrisToepker_ChinaGamerGuy]

Great teacher, great session! More from Elena please!

[@rei]

Glad you found it useful Chris!

[@willisnjim]

Thank you for the session. It is great. Love yr energy and teaching!! Many thanks

[@rei]

Hey Jim! Glad to hear you enjoyed!🙂

[@LindsayBradley91]

This was great

[@rei]

Glad you enjoyed it Lindsay!💪

[@jeffrytomas6196]

I’ll have to do this when I’m not in my office.

[@rei]

👍 Bookmark it for later.

[@freakyfriend55]

Sorry, I didn't do any of the practice, but I just liked listening to you hehehe

[@elenac4077]

Oh thank you :) this is a good one

[@tiffanylee7672]

This is an awesome session, and now my go-to post run. Thanks Elena and REI!

[@rei]

Love it! Thanks for dropping by, Tiffany. 😊

[@xvictoriaxrose]

Being an avid runner, this was great! I have tried to do yoga so many times but can never really get into it. This is one of the first yoga videos that I have loved! Looking forward to seeing more yoga videos with Elena!

[@rei]

That's awesome! We're so happy that Elena's approach to yoga resonated with you.

[@willisnjim]

Will u do more sessions?

[@elenac4077]

You bet! Every two weeks! Check back in tomorrow at 8am :)

[@warrenphilips8441]

Great routine, but while I was going thru it I got a lot of questions, mostly asking why I was doing this in a supermarket. Good thing though, when I needed it, there were plenty of people around to un-pretzel me.

[@elenac4077]

Haha! This cracked me up. Hope you got some pretzels on your way out of the supermarket :)

[@richardc020]

Just did this session, ah it is so perfect and targeted for runners. Thanks for supporting the cause with this content.

[@rei]

🙌 Thanks for hopping on the mat with us! We're so glad to hear these moves hit all the right spots.

[@elenac4077]

I'm so glad you enjoyed! Thank you for watching and I'll see ya again soon!

[@riverghost78]

more please

[@rei]

👍😀

[@steigerfam5]

Where do you get your athletic clothes? They are adorable!!

[@Mvrderface]

18/9.

[@garrycollins3415]

I am a backpacker with IT band pain in my knee and hip. Will this help?

[@elenac4077]

Hey! Thanks for your question! This class aims to help with improving mobility and make running/movement more sustainable in particular.

[@jasonlinn]

Try out the MYRTL routine, it's a quick routine of strength exercises for knee stability

[@yipikaye]

How do you breathe space to your left hip?

[@elenac4077]

Carefully

[@elenac4077]

But really, it’s just a visualization to help release tension. ;)

[@ericatawney4960]

Thank you! This was perfect to loosen up my booty/hips 🍑

[@rei]

That's great! We're happy that you experienced instant relief. 😌

[@OSMANKURT.]

Hello my frends

[@corbenhickman4582]

Pastor Angela Williams so today was a little painful

[@michaelcallaghan4336]

Had to give up on this one - it was too fast for me!

[@rei]

We're sorry it didn't work out, and we appreciate your feedback for future videos. That said, here's a thought for an unusual hack to better enjoy this one: have you tried slowing down the playback speed (for this video) in your KZbin settings? Perhaps .75 may be a better option for you?

[@hollieogden6688]

Not recommended for weak wrists

[@gotellthem2099]

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life John 3:16🥰

[@paulcadero-smith672]

I have watched and practiced with a lot of yoga for runners videos. This is one of the best. I particularly appreciated the special attention given to hip mobility.

[@rei]

Thanks, Paul! We're glad you found this helpful.