Yoga-Cycle

This blog is about cycling, yoga, yoga for cyclists, randonneuring, food (I am also a chef) and lots of other things.

My name is Jim, and I am a registered, certified and insured yoga instructor. I am also an avid cyclist who went 18 years without a car. I have rediscovered my passion for cycling since my relocation to Portland, Oregon. I am a member of Randonneurs USA, Oregon Randonneurs, Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Ultra Marathon Cycling Association and Yoga Alliance.

About ten years ago I discovered that the time needed for recovery from long rides was directly related to the spacing of my yoga practice. I noticed that I was avoiding the repetative stress injuries of my riding friends who did not practice yoga. I began studying the relationship of yoga, the techniques of breathing known as pranayama and cycling. Cycling is one of the most medatative activities and yoga was originally developed over thousands of years as a way to stay in meditation longer, with fewer distractions, such as numb legs and aching muscles. It seems as though yoga and cycling were destined to co-exist.

I hope to add a weekly yoga asana sequence designed to help specific issues related to cycling. I also hope to post descriptions of the brevets and other rides I complete.

Please feel free to e-mail any recommendations for this site at jamescox@yoga-cycle.com

Namaste,

Jim