Yoga for Bikers is restarting Nov. 14, at 4:30 in the Eagles’ Nest at Superstition Harley Davidson. One Wednesday a month, riders and anyone interested will gather for simple movement and breath work. This beginner level class is open to anyone. This is offered to riders because when sitting a long time on the bike, it helps to move and open up the areas where we feel tightness: hips, shoulders, and neck. The purpose is to keep riders in the saddle by working gently toward flexibility and balance.
The new aspect of Yoga for Bikers this year will be a one-time per month ride to a second location. There, yoga teacher and former Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider/coach, Gregory Ormson, will show how riders can use their bikes as props in what we are calling the “Stretch Ride.”
We’ll start with a few simple breathing exercises, and then use the bikes to help us stretch. The entire class will only be 30 minutes. We’ll keep it fun and practical so you can do these stretches on your own whenever you stop.
The first stretch ride will be on Nov. 25. Meet at Superstition HD at 10:30, ride out to the Butcher Jones Recreation Site where we’ll park the bikes and use them in simple movements. If you don’t have a bike, don’t worry; they are big enough for two. After that, riders are on their own to enjoy the rest of the day but armed with some new ideas on how to stay in the saddle.
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We’ll see you on the 14th at 4:30 in the Eagles’ Nest, and the 25th at SHD at 10:30.
Ride On!
Greg O, #motorcyclingyogiG
Photo displays one example of how bikers can use their bikes to stretch and ride. This yoga “pose” is called the Warrior 3. By keeping hips level, stretching top leg back, drawing toes to the floor, hold standing leg straight while flexing the large thigh muscle in front of the standing leg, and stretching hands far overhead to the seat or other place on the bike,and by relaxing the gaze to the ground directly under the nose, the rider learns to stretch and be at ease while strengthening the core and opening the spine. It’s not necessary to do this perfectly, but only to use the bike for a standing stretch. Let’s do this together on Sunday, Nov. 25. See you then!
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