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besides "public life" is YOGGA, which combines YogA and joGGing—a blend of hatha yoga practice and recreational running
It’s a holistic approach to well-being.
It brings together the qualities of mindfulness, calming the “movements of the mind,” and focusing on the breath (during yoga practice), and energy, strength, endurance, and a meditative state (experienced during running).
For me, YOGGA is about finding a balance between perseverance, calm, and reflection—a practice that truly supports overall well-being.
Some recommended academic sources that explore the benefits of Yoga and Jogging:
- Ross, A., & Thomas, S. (2010). The health benefits of yoga and exercise: a review of comparison studies. The journal of alternative and complementary medicine, 16(1), 3-12.
- Smith, S., & Atencio, M. (2017). “Yoga is yoga. Yoga is everywhere. You either practice or you don’t”: a qualitative examination of yoga social dynamics. Sport in Society, 20(9), 1167–1184. https://doi.org/10.1080/17430437.2016.1269082
- Ramirez-Duran, D., Kern, M. L., & Stokes, H. (2022). More than a feeling: Perceptions of wellbeing in regular Ashtanga Yoga practitioners. International Journal of Wellbeing, 12(2).
- Grunseit, A., Richards, J., & Merom, D. (2017). Running on a high: parkrun and personal well-being. BMC public health, 18(1), 59.
- Nezlek, J. B., Cypryańska, M., Cypryański, P., Chlebosz, K., Jenczylik, K., Sztachańska, J., & Zalewska, A. M. (2018). Within-person relationships between recreational running and psychological well-being. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 40(3), 146-152.