Best Yoga Videos for Runners

It should come as no surprise that yoga is my cross-training activity of choice.  It all started 3 years ago when I went to a free yoga class offered downtown, and I started doing it regularly last year.  In my marathon training this year, I've been trying to do daily videos and it's helped me so much!

I love yoga because it has so many benefits- it helps me stretch out and recover faster, strengthens my legs, arms and core, and also has mental benefits.  There's nothing like taking a half hour for myself to meditate and reflect on myself at the end of a long day.

Today I wanted to share my favorite yoga videos for runners.  I've been asked by a few people what my favorite videos are, so I thought it would be helpful to put them all in one place!  I'll be breaking it down by video length, so whether you have an hour or just 5 minutes, I have something for everyone!



50 Minutes



45 Minutes



35 Minutes



30 Minutes



25 Minutes




20 Minutes




Under 10 Minutes





Who else loves yoga?
What's your favorite yoga channel or video?
How do you cross train?
linking up with Annmarie, Nicole, Michelle, and Jen for Wild Workout Wednesday.

Comments

  1. UnknownFebruary 22, 2017 at 3:44 AM

    Why couldn't you have posted this last week! Now I only have a few days left to be able to do yoga!!!

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  2. Janelle @ Run With No RegretsFebruary 22, 2017 at 3:51 AM

    I love yoga! I haven't tried too many videos so this is a great resource for me! I've been doing barre, yoga, and spin for cross-training.

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  3. julie WunderFebruary 22, 2017 at 5:11 AM

    I've got a couple DVD's I've worn out... I'll have check out these videos now.

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  4. deborah @ Confessions of a mother runnerFebruary 22, 2017 at 5:34 AM

    I cannot make it to my yoga class as much as I'd like to. These are great thanks

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  5. Jessie MFebruary 22, 2017 at 5:53 AM

    I kind of hate yoga - but I know I NEED it. I'm just not good at being still, unless I'm binging on Netflix, and I'm NOT flexible.So it combines my least favorite things. BUT, I could handle 7 minutes. Probably. Haha.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 22, 2017 at 6:09 AM

    I'm with Jessie! I feel the same way. I recently started following people who do amazing yoga on Instagram and it's so breathtaking and inspiring. I can't even bend over to touch my toes! I can barely reach my knees.

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  7. UnknownFebruary 22, 2017 at 6:40 AM

    I wish I had this yesterday. I was really in the mood for yoga but not in the mood to leave my house!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 22, 2017 at 6:49 AM

    I love actually going to yoga classes, but I usually end of doing most of it at home. I am so excited to check out some of these videos, thanks for sharing!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2017 at 9:15 AM

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  10. AnnmarieFebruary 22, 2017 at 9:50 AM

    I could certainly stand to do more yoga. I will have to check these out!

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  11. KookyRunnerFebruary 22, 2017 at 11:50 AM

    What an awesome round up of Yoga videos. I'm getting into yoga more this year so these videos are helpful. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  12. Heather @ Polyglot JotFebruary 22, 2017 at 2:51 PM

    Always looking for more yoga in my life! We are on the same wavelength today for blog topics haha!

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  13. Kristy Sayer-Jones @ Southern In LawFebruary 22, 2017 at 11:35 PM

    I haven't done yoga in so long and all of these videos are making me want to bust out my mat!

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  14. Leslie @ A Side of ChocolateFebruary 23, 2017 at 8:52 AM

    This is so great! I like yoga and I just started running so I'd love to have this to supplement those days when I'm sore or tights from running. Thanks for sharing :)

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  15. Elle SeesFebruary 23, 2017 at 6:11 PM

    GAH! I need to bookmark these!!! Great roundup of sources!!!

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  16. DarleneFebruary 24, 2017 at 11:44 AM

    thanks for the recommendations.

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