Yoga Meets Movement Science

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by Jules Mitchell, MS to discuss yoga and artificial intelligence (AI). Points of discussion include: Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks! Jules Mitchell leads advanced continuing education programs in biomechanics for intellectually fearless yoga teachers. She helps them integrate principles of exercise science and applications of pain science into their classes. Jules is the author of Yoga Biomechanics: Stretching Redefined, a unique, evidence-based exploration into the complexities of tissue mechanics and the human body’s resilience and adaptability. She leads workshops and courses online and worldwide, runs a popular 300 hour yoga teacher training, frequently serves as guest faculty, and hosts a comprehensive mentoring program to support teachers in both education and business. Visit her at julesmitchell.com. Resources mentioned in this episode: Jules Mitchell’s website / Jules on Instagram / Jules’ book Yoga Biomechanics: Stretching Redefined Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Strength for Yoga email newsletter To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Andrea Love (co-founders of the Unbiased Science Podcast) to discuss wellness myths in the yoga world. Jessica Steier, DrPH, PMP is a public health scientist and data scientist, and Andrea Love, PhD is an immunologist and microbiologist. Together, they run the Unbiased Science Podcast and all of its associated educational resources. Through their work, Jessica and Andrea are devoted to objective, critical appraisal of available evidence on science and health-related topics. They are a much-needed powerhouse of credible, science-based information in a world of social media health misinformation. Points of discussion include: Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks! Resources mentioned in this episode: Follow and learn from Jess and Andrea on Instagram Jess and Andrea's Unbiased Science Podcast website Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Strength for Yoga email newsletter To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Jenni and Travis discuss the top 7 most misused movement terms in yoga. Why did each of these movement terms make the list? How are their common uses in the yoga world unhelpful? How can we update our movement-based yoga language to be more in line with movement science? Jenni and Travis are also offering a free *written guide* to the top 7 most misused movement terms! Grab your free guide here: https://www.jennirawlings.com/yoga-language-clarified-sign-up Resources mentioned in this episode: Free written guide: Top 7 Most Misused Movement Terms in Yoga! Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Blog post: End-Range Training: Does Closing the Gap Between Active and Passive ROM Prevent Injuries? Research article: Is There Any Non-functional Training? A Conceptual Review Podcast episode: Fascia Myths & Fascia Facts Part 2: Yin Yoga & Myofascial Release Podcast episode: Interoception, Emotions, Pain, & Yoga Podcast episode: Should We Always Listen to Our Body? Podcast episode: Is Yoga Functional Movement? Podcast episode: Can Stretching Make You Strong? w/ Greg Nuckols Podcast episode: Stability: Clearing Up a Confusing Term! Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Strength for Yoga email newsletter To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by special guest Alec Blenis to discuss what yogis should know about cardio. Alec Blenis is a hybrid athlete, strength and conditioning coach, and science nerd. He holds a B.S. in physics from Georgia Tech and is a former professional obstacle course racer and ultrarunner (he’s completed over 50 ultras.) Alec is also the current world record holder in Murph, a CrossFit workout we discuss in the show. As a coach, he’s worked with everyone from endurance athletes to powerlifters, first responders, weekend warriors, and everyone in between. Points of discussion include: Resources mentioned in this episode: Follow and learn from Alec on Instagram Train with Alex in his Sex & Zombies program Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Strength for Yoga email newsletter To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss yoga myths about the knees. Points of discussion include: Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks! Resources mentioned in this episode: Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Episodes of this podcast covering the yoga myths we didn't get to in this episode: Should we avoid letting the knee track forward over the toes? Podcast episode: Chair Pose: Knees Over Toes and Other Hot Topic Woes Should we flex the foot in pigeon pose to protect the knee? Podcast episode: Pigeon Pose: Friend or Foe? Is it bad to place your foot on your knee in tree pose? Podcast episode: Yoga Alignment Rules That Don’t Make Sense Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Strength for Yoga email newsletter To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the anatomy, biomechanics, and cueing of the knees. Points of discussion include: Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks! Resources mentioned in this episode: Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis The “body curl” YouTube video Jenni & Travis’ program: 5 Weeks to Strong & Flexible Hamstrings Travis’ ACL Care business Research study: Effect of High-Intensity Strength Training on Knee Pain and Knee Joint Compressive Forces Among Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis: The START Randomized Clinical Trial Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Strength for Yoga email newsletter To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by the amazing Catherine Wilkinson to discuss a yoga teacher’s scope of practice. Catherine Wilkinson is the founder of Wellness Connection Yoga School, where she also serves as the course designer and lead trainer for their 200hr and 500hr yoga teacher trainings (offered both in-person and online). Catherine holds a BSc/MSc in Health Sciences, and she strives to be as evidence-based as possible in her approach to training yoga teachers. Points of discussion include: Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks! Resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Catherine Wilkinson’s *online, self-paced* yoga teacher trainings Learn more about Catherine Wilkinson’s *in-person and live online* yoga teacher trainings Follow Catherine Wilkinson on Instagram Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Blog post: What Is a Yoga Teacher’s Scope of Practice? Podcast episode: Should We Stop Teaching Yoga for Low Back Pain? w/ Paul Ingraham Podcast episode: Is Rounding Your Back Dangerous? w/ Dr. Sam Spinelli Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the topic of fascia in part 2 of a 2-part series. This second episode of this 2-part series focuses on the questions: 1) Does Yin Yoga target fascia? 2) Does myofascial release work? (Part 1 of this series focused on the questions: What is fascia? And: Can we train fascia through active movement?) Points of discussion in this episode include: Resources mentioned in this episode: Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Article: Redefining Self-Myofascial Release Research article: Do Self-Myofascial Release Devices Release Myofascia? Rolling Mechanisms: A Narrative Review Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Strength for Yoga email newsletter To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the topic of fascia in part 1 of a 2-part series. This first episode focuses on the questions: 1) What is fascia? 2) Can we specifically train fascia through active movement? (Part 2 of this series focuses on the questions: Does Yin Yoga target fascia? And: Does myofascial release work?) Points of discussion in this episode include: Resources mentioned in this episode: Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Podcast episode: Should We Stop Teaching Yoga for Low Back Pain? w/ Paul Ingraham Podcast episode: Can Stretching Make You Strong? w/ Greg Nuckols Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Strength for Yoga email newsletter To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss wild thing – a yoga pose that many yoga practitioners have strong opinions about! Jenni and Travis discuss the anatomy and biomechanics of wild thing, as well as a controversial kerfuffle that happened in the yoga community surrounding this yoga pose a few years ago. Points of discussion include: Resources mentioned in this episode: Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Strength for Yoga email newsletter Podcast episode: Are Headstand and Shoulder Stand the King and Queen of Yoga Poses? Podcast episode: Can We Prevent Yoga Injuries? Article: How Common Are Yoga Injuries? The Science Weighs In Podcast episode: Language, Fear, & Science in the Yoga Studio Podcast episode: Which Yoga Educators Should I Trust? YouTube video: Where Should the Shoulder Blades Be In Down Dog? To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by Greg Nuckols to discuss whether stretching can make you strong. Greg has an M.A. in exercise and sports science and is the co-founder of Stronger by Science and MacroFactor (the best nutrition app on the market). He’s held three all-time world records in powerlifting, is an international speaker, and is the author of multiple books. He’s also the co-host of the Stronger by Science podcast. Points of discussion include: 8:50 What is strength? 12:25 When muscles grow in size, is it because individual muscle fibers grow larger (hypertrophy), or is it because we gain more muscle fibers (hyperplasia)? 19:08 What does evidence from animal research suggest about whether stretching can lead to muscle growth? 36:20 What is the current scientific perspective on the mechanism(s) of hypertrophy / muscle growth? 39:22 What is blood flow restriction training? 44:37 Is muscle damage a driver of muscle growth? 50:10 What role does tension play in causing muscle growth? 50:30 The anatomical continuity between muscle, intramuscular connective tissue, tendon, and bone 55:36 The tendency to take a “tension reductionist” point of view on muscle growth / hypertrophy 58:15 What’s the difference between active tension and passive tension in a muscle? 1:05:03 What is the length-tension relationship? 1:12:26 Why does strength training at longer muscle lengths produces greater muscle growth / hypertrophy? 1:20:26 Does research suggest that stretching can lead to muscle growth in the human body? 1:37:28 Do we know what the mechanism is for *why* long duration, intense stretching can cause muscle growth? 1:48:23 Do we have a natural propensity to seek explanations for phenomena even when no science-based explanation exists yet? …And much more! Resources mentioned in this episode: Stronger by Science website (free articles by Greg Nuckols) Stronger by Science Facebook group (ask Greg Nuckols questions here) Stronger by Science podcast (free audio learning with Greg Nuckols) MacroFactor nutrition app (the best nutrition app on the market) Follow Stronger by Science / Greg Nuckols on Instagram Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Article: Influence of Long-Lasting Static Stretching on Maximal Strength, Muscle Thickness and Flexibility Article: Stretch training induces unequal adaptation in muscle fascicles and thickness in Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the anatomy, biomechanics, and cueing of hip rotation. Points of discussion include: Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks! Resources mentioned in this episode: Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Strength for Yoga email newsletter Podcast episode: “Posture is Overrated” w/ Todd Hargrove (Yoga Meets Movement Science episode 25) Blog Post: End-Range Training: Does Closing the Gap Between Active and Passive ROM Prevent Injuries? Research study: Is lower hip range of motion a risk factor for groin pain in athletes? A systematic review with clinical applications YouTube video: Warrior 1 vs. High Lunge: What’s the Difference? YouTube video: Hip Anatomy Lesson in Warrior 2 Podcast episode: “Pigeon Pose: Friend or Foe?” (Yoga Meets Movement Science episode 18) Instagram post on the 90/90 position Podcast episode: “Yoga Alignment Rules That Don’t Make Sense” (Yoga Meets Movement Science episode 33) To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss what research suggests about whether we should truly “always listen to our body”. Points of discussion include: Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks! Resources mentioned in this episode: Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Research study: Feeling stiffness in the back: a protective perceptual inference in chronic back pain Research study: Interoceptive differences in elite sprint and long-distance runners: A multidimensional investigation Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Strength for Yoga email newsletter To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the phenomenon of “magic muscles”: the tendency in the yoga, fitness, and rehab worlds to treat some muscles as more important or more special than other muscles. Points of discussion include: Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks! Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast! Starting at $3/month. Resources mentioned in this episode: Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Take Jenni’s course: “When to Be Anatomically Specific in Yoga” for free! Podcast episodes referenced in this episode (in order of appearance on the show): Ep 35: Nasal vs. Mouth Breathing: Does it Matter:Ep 6: Is Ashtanga Yoga a Cult? And the Value of StrengthEp 4: The Truth About Core TrainingEp 9: Do We Store Emotions in Our Hips?Ep 13: The Glutes: Peachy Keen or Not All They Seem?Ep 18: Pigeon Pose: Friend or Foe?Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Strength for Yoga email newsletter To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by special guest Joe Miller, MS to discuss the physiology of breathing. Joe Miller has been teaching yoga since 2000, and he has a master’s degree in applied physiology from Columbia University. He teaches anatomy and physiology in yoga teacher trainings nationally and worldwide. He’s also a Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. Points of discussion include: Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks! Resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more from Joe Miller: website / Instagram / YouTube YouTube video (Joe Miller): Does Deep Breathing Increase Blood Oxygen? Breathing 101 Course with Joe Miller Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Strength for Yoga email newsletter To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss what scientific research suggests about nasal vs. mouth breathing. In addition to nasal vs. mouth breathing as a general topic, Jenni and Travis also take a closer look at the Buteyko Breathing Method, as well as and 2 popular books on breathing: Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor (2020) and The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown (2015). This episode features a special guest interview at the end specifically about the book Breath by James Nestor. Jenni and Travis are joined by the amazing science communicator Dr. Rachel David to discuss this book. Rachel has a PhD in immunology and a master’s degree in science communication, and she’s also a yoga teacher. Points of discussion include: The Oxygen AdvantageBreath: The New Science of a Lost ArtBreathBreathBreath Resources mentioned in this episode: Dr. Rachel David’s website: https://geeky.yoga (**sign up for her email list in the footer of her website!) Dr. Rachel David’s article about the book Breath by James Nestor Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Strength for Yoga email newsletter To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by the knowledgeable science educator Jonathan Jarry, MS to discuss complementary and alternative medicine. Jonathan Jarry is a science communicator for McGill University’s Office for Science and Society. He has a master’s degree in molecular biology, and he brings his experience in cancer research, human genetics, rehabilitation research, and forensic biology to the work he does for the public. Jonathan also co-hosts the award-winning medical podcast The Body of Evidence, and he is frequently quoted in local, national and international media on issues of science and pseudoscience. Points of discussion include: Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks! Resources mentioned in this episode: Find Jonathan Jarry’s work at the Office for Science and Society at McGill University Follow Jonathan Jarry on Twitter Listen to Jonathan’s award-winning podcast The Body of Evidence Book recommendation by Jonathan: Trick or Treatment Jonathan Jarry on the Adaptabilia podcast Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Strength for Yoga email newsletter To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss a selection of yoga alignment cues that don't make sense! These cues all have one thing in common: they are each used inconsistently across similar (or the same) positions. By examining these carefully-chosen examples, we gain insight into whether or not these cues are actually important. And we improve our ability to think critically about the information we’re taught! Yoga alignment rules covered in this episode include: Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks! Resources mentioned in this episode: Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Strength for Yoga email newsletter Sara Paige, who inspired the idea for this episode! website / Instagram YouTube video: Should We Shift Forward Onto Our Toes in Chaturanga? YouTube video: Is Turning Your Feet Out in Wheel Bad? YouTube video: Is Jumping Back to Plank Bad for Our Shoulders? Blog post: No Foot on the Knee in Tree Pose? Questioning the Cue YouTube video: Should We Avoid Closed to Open Hip Transitions in Yoga? YouTube video: Should We Ground Our Inner Hands in Down Dog? To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by the knowledgeable and inspiring Claire Zai, a strength coach with Barbell Medicine and a competitive powerlifter with her bachelor’s degree in physiology & neuroscience and her master’s degree in physiology with a focus on biomechanics. They discuss myths and evidence-based information about women & strength training, including these topics: Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks! Resources mentioned in this episode: Follow and learn from Claire Zai, MS: Instagram / website / email Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Strength for Yoga email newsletter Research article: The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Exercise Performance in Eumenorrheic Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Research article: Variations in Strength-Related Measures During the Menstrual Cycle in Eumenorrheic Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Research article: The Impact of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Athletes’ Performance: A Narrative Review Research article: The effect of the menstrual cycle and oral contraceptives on acute responses and chronic adaptations to resistance training: a systematic review of the literature To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the anatomy, biomechanics, and cueing of the yoga asana downward facing dog (adho mukha svanasana). Points of discussion include: Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks! Resources mentioned in this episode: YouTube video: Should We Ground Our Inner Hands in Down Dog? YouTube video: 3 Tips for Shoulder Pain in Down Dog YouTube video: What’s the Right Length for Downward Dog? Blog post: Top 4 Myths About Yoga During Pregnancy by Lauren Anderson Research article: Surgery for shoulder impingement: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials Jenni’s email newsletter Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni Strength for Yoga email newsletter To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show **Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!