The model populations that inspire the Gokhale Method (children, non-industrialized people, hunter-gatherers), run regularly. Running, for those able to do it, has a particular draw, since it is a natural activity and such an efficient way to get exercise in a busy world. It struck me that this could be a beneficial next step for Gokhale Method students who have overcome their pain and injuries. Danny and his assistant teachers were leading their students outdoors in Nature in an engaging and enjoyable activity. He has appeared on CNN, NPR and CBS and featured in Running Times, Body & Soul Magazine, Health, Shape, Fitness, Elle, Washington Post, New York Times and Web MD.ĭreyer has a passion for teaching, a love for speaking, and an ability to make physics, physiology and biomechanics understandable to the everyday runner and walker.I first met Danny Dreyer, the founder of ChiRunning, in 2018 when we were both leading workshops at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Massachusetts. Has also been a featured speaker at the Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Marine Corps, Air Force and San Diego marathons. He has co-authored (with his wife) ChiRunning, ChiWalking and ChiMarathon – all published by Simon & Schuster. But, Dreyer found that changes made in how you move can prevent injuries from recurring or from happening in the first place.īased on the whole-body movement principles of T’ai Chi, this unique and effective internal method of movement relies on logic and mindful attention to the causes of running and walking injuries, instead of relying strictly on strengthening to correct inefficient or harmful biomechanics.Ī runner for over 45 years and a T’ai Chi practitioner for 20 years, Danny has run 43 ultra marathons and 15 marathons after the age of 45.

For decades running coaches have focused primarily on strength training to improve their athletes’ performance, or to help them recover from injuries. He realized very early on the intrinsic value of the T’ai Chi principle of always moving from your center, and when he applied it to his running, he discovered a paradigm shift in an ancient sport.ĭanny’s calling is to educate trainers and runners about why many people never heal from injuries, or are constantly plagued with relapses.

After being disturbed by the fact that 65% of all runners get injured every year, he set about to find a solution to this endemic problem. Danny Dreyer was one of the early pioneers in introducing a mindful approach to the world of running.

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