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11 Yoga Poses That Are Perfect For Runners

Your lower body will thank you.

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Wind down after a jog with these best yoga moves for runners.
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Running can be tough on your joints and muscles. What better way to recover than with yoga? Flowing through poses can give your body the low-impact activity it needs to stretch and strengthen sore legs. To help, trainers share the best yoga for runners to try after your next jog.

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Low Lunge

Loosen up tight hip flexors and build hip mobility after a tiring run with a low lunge, says yoga instructor Elinor Cohen. She recommends holding this and other poses for at least 10 to 15 seconds to soak in all the benefits of the stretch.

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