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Spring Preparation #7: Run and Run Safely

March 14, 2011
Posted by Sharon
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Anyone who knows me understands that I personally only run when chased.  Or, perhaps, if there is a shout-out for free beer and pizza.  Even then, it would have to be really good beer.  But, I support all of my yoga students and the yogis “out there” who do run joyfully just for the sake of running and wanted to share information about this fabulous workshop for runners being offered in Pittsburgh on the first day of spring!  One of the facilitators, Linda Meacci, is both a fabulous yogini and instructor and has always been supportive of Yoga Matrika.  It is my delight to promote her work to share this essential practice and tools for running as safely as possible.

Resistance Stretching and Yoga Conditioning for Runners and Endurance Athletes
w/ Linda Meacci and Lucas Marsak
Sunday, March 20, 2011
2:30pm-5:00pm
Schoolhouse Yoga / South Side Works Studio  www.schoolhouseyoga.com
$30 in advance / $35 at the door
Calling all runners, endurance athletes and Pittsburgh Marathoners! Is it time to inject new life into your training? Want to turbo boost your worksouts, shorten recovery time, build strength and flexibility, and prevent overuse injuries?
By complementing your current routine with resistance stretching and yoga conditioning, you can unlock the full potential of your workouts and performance.  In this hands-on workshop, Linda will present principles of resistance stretching and yoga conditioning, guiding you through a sequence of stretches and yoga postures designed for runners and athletes.  Lucas, an ultramarathoner and endurance athlete, will share his personal insights on these practices. There will be time for Q & A.
Please call or email with any questions. Otherwise you can pre-register at www.schoolhouseyoga.com
Posted by Sharon Rudyk, an independent yoga and meditation instructor in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Find out more about Sharon and the group classes, yoga therapy services and workshops she offers online at www.yogamatrika.com.

Summer Yoga in Pittsburgh

May 21, 2009
Posted by Sharon
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Sometimes, when it is cold and icy outside, it’s hard to motivate yourself out to your local studio for a yoga class—–too much to wear, too much to bring, too much to do to prepare the car.  Sometimes, when it is warm and beautiful outside, it’s hard to motivate yourself out to your local studio because it’s just TOO NICE to be indoors.

I was once told that the hardest part of any yoga class was putting down your mat.  This applies to all seasons—weather and life.  Once you are there, with your mat under your feet or your sitting bones, it’s a great accomplishment.  Then, after class, you feel SO GREAT that you start to yell at yourself for not coming more often and you may wonder exactly what it is that you have been letting get in your way.

This summer, Yoga Matrika is offering unlimited yoga in June, July and August for $200.  At this price, you can’t afford to not do yoga this summer.  Regardless of the season, yoga keeps your mood elevated, heart filled with joy and a spring in your step.  You can also use yoga as a way to prevent injuries from all the other things you love to do during the summer: golf, swim, cycle, hike, paddle, run and frolic.  Finally, keeping a regular practice can keep you grounded and mindful in the reality that every day, no matter the season, is a day when we have the opportunity to help others, support our community and BREATHE.

See you soon at Yoga Matrika,

Sharon Rudyk

Sharon Rudyk is the Owner and Director of Yoga Matrika and the Matrika Annex.