Fix has partnered with RUNZEN (runzen.co.uk) to host another of their popular Mindfulness for Runners foundation workshop.
Whether you are an experienced runner or just starting out, RUN:ZEN’s workshops introduce mindfulness skills that can help you to:
- run with more enjoyment and presence
- prevent injury through learning good running form and recovery, and
- find greater all-round wellbeing
This course offers an introduction to mindful running which will equip you with the basic tools and practices that you can then explore on the trails and streets and in daily life.
The mindful running instruction has two main components: the foundation and focus. We’ll begin with mindfulness meditations in stillness and gentle movement, helping to build the foundation through cultivating relaxation and greater awareness of our body and mind states. We will then explore the components of good running form before enjoying an easy-paced run around the nearby London Fields, learning how to apply a focus to our mindful running.
Why combine mindfulness with running?
The benefits for the health of both body and mind when we run are widely known and understood, with studies indicating that running may help prevent obesity, heart disease and high blood pressure, as well as boosting sleep quality and mood.
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in mindfulness as a means to support our mental health and wellbeing. Research is now linking regular and sustained mindfulness practice with a decrease in the incidence of depression, anxiety, and stress. It can also improve the ability to regulate our emotions and help increase focus and attention.
For this workshop we are delighted to be working with FIX yoga teacher Rosana Fiore. Alongside the mindful running instruction, Rosana will share some of the key benefits of Iyengar Yoga for Sports which can help runners to develop their agility and strength, prevent injuries, and address overused muscles and joints.
Join us to take your enjoyment of running to the next level!
How fit do I need to be?
You should be able to run for up to 25 minutes without the need for frequent stops. The running pace will be deliberately slow and the mindful running practice includes occasional short pauses.