ChiRunning is a natural, energy efficient and injury-free running technique that will make you feel like you are running like the wind! Blending principles of Tai Chi, including core strength and posture, an inner focus, and the natural flow of energy, with the power and strength of running, ChiRunning reduces the impact and allows you to enjoy running for a lifetime.
Whether new to running, already running to stay fit or seeking a competitive edge, ChiRunning makes running easy by letting gravity do the work. You run from your core muscles, allow gravity to assist your forward momentum, and let your legs relax. This reduces impact and eliminates the cause of injury, helping you to run more safely, run for longer, feel lighter and more relaxed, run faster, and enjoy running for a lifetime!
If you are a more competitive runner, the techniques and training principles of ChiRunning will help you become physically and mentally aligned with success. You will discover the zone where your body and mind work in perfect synchronicity and where speed comes from deep relaxation and an alert awareness.
Overall, running helps you to stay fit and healthy, clear your mind, manage your weight, relieve stress and feel fabulous. By learning the ChiRunning techniques, you can enjoy these benefits for the rest of your life!
ChiRunning has been known to reduce, prevent and even fix the following injuries: ITB Syndrome, Patellofemoral Syndrome (often referred to as Runner's Knee), Shin Splits, Plantar Faciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, Stress Fractures, Sciatica, Low Back and Hip Pain and Tightness, and Hamstring, Hip Flexors and Calf Pain.
"Running does not hurt your body. It's the way you run that does the damage and causes pain."
~ Danny Dreyer, founder of ChiRunning and ChiWalking
Beginner Runners
Fitness Runners
Performance Runners
Running Coach and Certified ChiRunning Instructor, Sally Mitchell, is based in Sonoma, California. Sally has been running for over 20 years and has competed in multiple running and triathlon races, including marathons, half marathons and various distances of triathlons, qualifying for Boston marathon and the Olympic and 70.3 Triathlon World Championships.
Sally is passionate about sharing the techniques that have helped her eliminate injuries, run easier and faster!
We love teaching ChiRunning group workshops and private classes.
We also teach ChiRunning during some of our Yoga and Running Retreats in as part of Body Flows Retreats.
Group Workshops
Private Classes
Group Fun Runs
Running Retreats
We'd love to hear from you!
We are based in Sonoma County, and we travel all over the Bay Area for private classes and custom group workshops.