Both restorative yoga (uses props, so you are comfortable) and Yin-Yoga which allows some discomfort--involve holding a posture longer than normal. . .up to 2 minutes so the body can unwind and sink deeper into the pose. There are so many forms and names now-- I am no expert. Search engines do not help., tho they are a handy reference.
I started yoga postures when I was 22 with what was called Hatha Yoga and sort of a forbidden topic. I'm 75 now and it is mainstream and downright confusing! I make it up as I go along and it feels right. . . helps that I know the poses, though.
My favorite is Legs Up the Wall. Really drains the legs and lets you unwind from a long run. . . easy to fall asleep in, though!
While this is for lower back pain, which I don't experience, the longer holding times do help for after-runs. And don't forget the leg-up-the wall pose (leg drains). It helps tremendously as one of your last poses. :)
Can you say more about those yoga poses?
I wish I could.
Both restorative yoga (uses props, so you are comfortable) and Yin-Yoga which allows some discomfort--involve holding a posture longer than normal. . .up to 2 minutes so the body can unwind and sink deeper into the pose. There are so many forms and names now-- I am no expert. Search engines do not help., tho they are a handy reference.
I started yoga postures when I was 22 with what was called Hatha Yoga and sort of a forbidden topic. I'm 75 now and it is mainstream and downright confusing! I make it up as I go along and it feels right. . . helps that I know the poses, though.
My favorite is Legs Up the Wall. Really drains the legs and lets you unwind from a long run. . . easy to fall asleep in, though!
Michelle,
Oddly enough, Yoga Journal came up with a sequence of Yin Yoga poses that pretty much duplicate what I do after running. Hope that you can get into the article and hope that it helps. https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/yoga-sequences-type/yin-yoga-sequences/yin-yoga-for-lower-back-pain/
While this is for lower back pain, which I don't experience, the longer holding times do help for after-runs. And don't forget the leg-up-the wall pose (leg drains). It helps tremendously as one of your last poses. :)