Limerick Performance Yoga Class Details.
Interested in trying a Sports Yoga Class designed and led by a Chartered Physiotherapist? Tue 7-8am Embody Fitness Castletroy Wed 9.30am-10.30am Embody Fitness Castletroy Wed 6.30pm-7.30pm Garryowen Rugby Football Club Drop in’s welcome now (€15). New 6 week course starting Tue 3rd Jan 2017. Taking bookings now. Get in touch with Physio Orla or orla@performanceyoga.ie […]
Dublin: Performance Yoga Workshop Jan 7th 2017.
In association with Chartered Physiotherapy Led Sports Performance Yoga Workshop Sat Jan 7th 11am, 90 mins, Small group, €30 Get your year off to a strong start Compliment your training Deepen your understanding of what mobility drills works for your body Ideal for runners, cyclists, rugby & Gaa players Email: orla@performanceyoga.ie PH: 087 0977748 /01 4964002 Personal […]
The benefits of: Wide Legged Forward Bend.
Prasarita Padottasana / Wide Legged Standing Forward Bend is a great pose for many reasons. Benefits: Adductor (groin area) and hamstring muscle length and strength. Core strength. Cues: Step your feet wide apart so that your ankles are approximately underneath the wrists of your outstretched arms. Point your feet forwards. Place your hands on your […]
The benefits of: Side Reclining Leg Lift.
Anantasana / Side reclining Leg Lift. Benefits: Hip mobility, balance, core strengthener, circulation boost for legs! Cues: Lie on your right side. Right leg is now supporting your balance on the ground. Press actively through your right heel, and use the outside of the right foot to keep you stable. Bend your right elbow and […]
Dynamic Runners Warm Up. Dublin City Marathon
The Dublin City Marathon is only around the Corner on Mon 26th October. The taper is full swing, leaving you time to eat, rest and continue your strength and conditioning. Many of my Physio patients and Yoga friends are going the distance. From personal experience and recent scientific studies , I recommend a dynamic warm up […]
Top 5 Physio Post Race Recovery Tips
Post Race, Top 5 Chartered Physio tips: Follow the P.R.I.C.E. protocol if an injury occured during the Marathon (see below). Allow sufficient time for your body to rest before returning to running. If you’re not sure how long is sufficient for you, ask your Chartered Physio. Try cycling, pool exercise, sports yoga or low impact […]
Breathing technique. Why it matters..
Breathing Mechanics and Body Movement. ‘Take a deep breath’ how often have you told yourself to do that? We often do it without even realising. Why? Because the body is actually quite good at self-regulating vital organs if it thinks patterns are outside normal ranges (eg heart rate). That’s a huge reason to increase your […]
What makes Performance Yoga Effective?
My goal with Performance Yoga is not to teach people to become better at ‘Yoga’, but better at how they move on a day to day basis. Teaching people to know their own bodies, strengths, weaknesses and how to address these issues with corrective movement patterns interests me much more than simply demonstrating poses. I […]
Calf Length
This article focuses on Calf Muscle Flexibility. The Why, When and How to do it effectively. After a short morning run this morning, as I stretched my calves I thought why not share the expertise! All muscles have an optimal length. A length at which they can produce the appropriate amount of energy, […]
Improving running form for your body and requirements.
Improving running form can be a confusing process. It is a challenge to identify what specific improvements you should be making since running movements occur in fractions of a second, however Chartered Physiotherapists specifically trained in running analysis can detect global imbalances and key movement inefficiencies which are a factor in improving personal bests and […]