After a race, you may want to celebrate and rest, as you should! First, make sure that you hydrate and stretch the body to help ease any aches and pains that may kick in later along with physical fatigue. This article discusses 6 yoga postures that will target the major muscle groups worked during your run. After you stretch, then take rest, celebrate and maybe treat yourself to therapeutic massage! You can get back to a regular yoga class after your body feels energized again, maybe start with a restorative or gentle class before diving into a more rigorous practice! Click below to view the postures.

By Laura Waite

http://www.active.com/fitness/articles/6-post-race-yoga-poses