Video: Restorative Yoga For Recovery
- By Sage Rountree
- Published Sep. 20, 2012
- Updated Feb. 22, 2013 at 11:06 AM UTC
In this video Sage Rountree explains the benefits of restorative yoga–the most effective style for endurance athletes which emphasizes deep relaxation in an effort to feel rested and recovered.
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FILED UNDER: Injury Prevention / Video TAGS: Breathing / Recovery / relaxation / Yoga For Runners
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