Natural Human Activity
Walking and running are among the most natural of all human activities. Children are generally up on their feet before they’re even potty-trained, and it’s not uncommon that they’re running, too! Running is a uniquely joyous human activity. Children at play can scarcely contain their joy in running after each other, and we often find joy watching others run. Witness the popularity of watching various athletic events – the human body in motion, and specifically running, is a joy to behold. Many of us hope to recapture that joy by running for fitness, yet how many of us have captured the ease and lightness we’re seeking? I witness the majority of runners on the trail, and their facial expressions indicate some sort of pain or discomfort. In my work as a Yoga Therapist , this observation is reinforced – many runners suffer injuries and often are in pain. This is unfortunate, as running is a natural movement of the human body . We don’t generally believe that walking will ultimately lead t