Yoga for Cyclists
This class specifically addresses a cyclists typical physical tendencies as a result of the imbalance created by repeated overexertion of some muscle groups and underutilisation of others. The class concentrates mostly on:
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Increasing full mobility in the joints that suffer from reduced mobility during cycling, in particular the hips, shoulders and knees.
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Strengthening postural muscles to encourage correct seated alignment and ease overuse of the upper body and back strain.
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Lengthening the commonly overdeveloped quadriceps, hip flexors and tight hamstrings.
- Counteracting postures to balance out the cyclists position when astride a bike (eg. backbends etc).
Controlled breathing for increased exertion, endurance and efficiency.
The main aim being that students learn how to strengthen and stretch mindfully in class and apply these at any point pre or post ride and keep commonly developed cycle related injuries at bay.
BOOK A YOGA FOR CYCLISTS SESSION AT THE CYCLE SHOW
Rebecca Bogue
Rebecca has trained in various forms of Dance, Anatomy & Physiology, City &Guilds Teacher Training and most recently Yoga Teacher Training with Tripsichore founder Edward Clark and Elizabeth Connolly. She has taught and continues to teach these subjects since 2002. Since 2008, Rebecca has taught Yoga to various groups of students in London – cyclists, triathletes, actors, dancers, ME sufferers and children.
Having cycled regularly for 16 years (mostly commuting and various annual long distance rides), practiced yoga for 13 and taught anatomy & physiology for 8, it made sense whilst doing my yoga teacher training to bring all disciplines together. What started off as simply a written assignment, gradually developed into a programme specifically designed to help cyclists.
