in the Press / guest BLOG POSTS
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "4 Meditations for Those Who Don't Meditate: Using Movement, Art, and Nature to Be Mindful" (3/22/17).
- creative ways to begin a meditation practice with movement, art, and nature
- On the nuun Hydration blog, my post "6 ways to add more yoga to your life" (3/14/17).
- practical, realistic advice to do more yoga every day.
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "4 Daily Strategies to Keep Technology from Running Your Life" (3/5/17).
- tips to keep the phone down when you don't need it, and allow technology to help rather thanhurt your quality of life.
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "Making Time for Yourself: 3 Ideas to Trade Your Night Out for a Restful, Rejuvenating Night In" (1/17/17).
- three creative plans to have a glorious night in to yourself, to relax and recharge.
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "5 Calming Yin Yoga Poses for After Dark" (12/21/16).
- five fun, restorative yin yoga poses to do after dark, fireside, or anytime you need to chill.
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "10 Indoor Circuit Exercises to Cross-Train After Dark" (11/28/16).
- a variety of indoor circuit exercises to combine into creative workouts for when winter has hit!
- On the Project Yoga Richmond blog, "Running Secret to Success: Yoga!" (11/11/2016)
- an interview with PYR on similarities and differences between, and lessons learned from yoga and running!
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "8 Safety Tips for Running at Night" (10/25/2016).
- if you have to run at night or in the dark, here's how to do it safely!
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "Tips for Practicing a Supported Shoulderstand" (9/26/2016).
- how to safely practice a traditional end-of-practice shoulderstand sequence.
- On the Nuun Hydration Blog, "7 Yoga Poses to Relax and Restore Your Legs" (8/26/16).
- a restorative legs sequence...you don't even have to move from your back!
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "5 Tips for Running Through the August Heat" (8/11/2016).
- some trusted (and surprising) ways to stay cool while running through the most humid month of the year.
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "Dreaming of a Summer Vacation? Go For a Workout!" (7/8/2016).
- Reasons why working out is more similar to your summer vacation than you thought, plus a short yoga sequence for your quads.
- Within Wanderlust 108's collection of tips and advice from their yoga teachers and run leaders, my "Fuel Formulas" (6/2/2016).
- a 45-min. running playlist, tips to avoid injuries, my favorite yoga/running advice, my preferred superpower if I were to choose one...
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "Preparing for Race Day: 8 Tips for a Fast, Fun Race Day Experience" (6/1/2016).
- tips to make sure you race your best from nutrition to your outfit to pinning on your bib number.
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "Why Road Race? 8 Reasons to Sign Up for a Road Race" (5/14/2016).
- real reasons to race instead of just running!
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "Growing Your Vrksasana (Tree Pose)" (4/14/2016).
- variations (for legs, arms, and gaze) for this surprisingly challenge balance pose.
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "Practical Advice for Making Time to Workout" (3/15/2016).
- real advice for making sure you get your workout in no matter how busy life gets.
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "5 Ways to Spice up Your Plank" (2/16/2016).
- lots of different variations to add to your traditional plank routine, including a yoga sequence!
- On the Nuun Hydration Blog, my post "7 Yoga Moves for a Stronger Core" (2/4/16).
- a sequence of 7 yoga poses to increase core strength.
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "How to Survive Winter Running" (1/19/16).
- tips and tricks to increase fitness and enjoy your runs despite the cold!
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "3 Five-Minute Yoga Sequences" (12/17/15).
- 3 five-minute sequences for a stronger core, more energy, and a calm mind.
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "Thankful for Backbends: Heart-Opening Yoga Poses to do Everyday" (11/10/15).
- 4 backbends to remedy all the forward-folding you do during the day.
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "5 Restorative Yoga Poses for Runners" (10/15/15).
- Sometimes after a long run or race, you don't want to move, let alone do yoga--that's when you break out this sequence.
- On the Lucy Activewear Lucy Let's Go Blog, my post "4 Reasons Runners Need to Do Yoga" (9/16/15).
- Share with running friends who need some convincing that yoga will help them!
- From the Nuun Hydration Blog, my guest post on 7 yoga poses for runners: Yoga for Runners (8/10/2015).
- If you need a pose for every day of the week, look no further.
- From professional steeplechaser / New Balance runner Stephanie Garcia's blog Fête by Stephanie Marie (11/15/2014): "You Should Get to Know...Ann & Runners Love Yoga."
- Stephanie introduces an interview with me on my running and yoga background.
- From the Without Walls Discover Blog (10/27/2014): "Flex Appeal."
- I lay out directions and photos to five essential yoga poses for runners! Without Wall''s Tobey Ward's interview with me on why yoga is so beneficial for runners.
- From the Cville Niche (7/18/2014): "Fitness Check-in: Ann Mazur of Runners Love Yoga."
- In this interview with the Cville Niche, I also give detailed directions for a pre/post-run stretch routine in a slide show. Your efficient "yoga for runners" sequence is laid out right here.
- From the Notus Sports Blog (7/2/2014): "Fit Feature: Ann Mazur & Runners Love Yoga."
- More on my running and yoga background!
Testimonials!
"Ann is a fabulously clear and effective yoga teacher. After taking her first summer class, I have never stopped practicing yoga. I have seen tremendous changes in my strength, flexibility, and even running endurance. She instructs others with a kind manner, and her nonjudgmental approach is quite effective for instructing students."
-- Karen S.
"Ann's positive energy is contagious. I love that her classes not only leave me feeling centered and calm, but also confident and ready to conquer the day's challenges. On the days I take her class, I feel more limber and alert. Her yoga classes have inspired me to incorporate yoga moves into my daily routine. I now typically do a few sun salutations before working out to get a good stretch."
-- Abby
"I’ve been practicing yoga on and off for the past 10 years but have never been inspired enough to stick to a regular schedule until I took Ann’s class. From the first seated hip circle, you begin to feel the burdens of the world being lifted from your shoulders. Ann has a wonderfully gentle spirit that guides you through each pose with plenty of instruction. I’ve always been a fairly 'bendy' person but through Ann’s classes have gained even greater flexibility. My proudest moment (so far!) has been mastering Crow pose. I credit Ann’s patient and well-articulated directions for this accomplishment!”
-- Sarah
"I began doing yoga to improve overall flexibility and specifically to counter some stiffness from running. I have found the stretching poses in Ann's class to be far more useful in improving range of motion, and reducing joint pain due to tight ligaments than any other classes I've attended. Ann is a clear instructor; her prompts are easy to follow and she models them well, with tips for getting the most out of each pose. Ann designs practices with pose sequences which transition smoothly, so it's easy to achieve a natural flow, with your body ready to move naturally into each new position. The runner's stretching sequences I've gotten from Ann are almost the only practice I do when I'm at home alone, and a few are part of my daily stretching routine for running, even when I'm not doing a full yoga practice."
-- Scott