Episode 78: Teaching Yoga to Seniors
Jules and Ariana discuss a qualitative review on teaching yoga to older adults, focusing on their experiences, needs, and effective instructional strategies.
Episode 77: Mind-Body Interventions and Neuroimmune and Neuroendocrine Function
Ariana and Jules discuss a systematic review and meta-analysis examining the effects of mind-body interventions, such as yoga, on neuroendocrine functions. They explore the interconnectedness of the immune, nervous, and endocrine systems, the methodology behind systematic reviews, and the implications of their findings on health and wellness.
Episode 76: Yoga vs. Static Stretching for Athletic Recovery
Explore how yoga and static stretching compare in promoting athletic recovery after HIIT training. Learn what the latest research says about heart rate, HRV, and the autonomic nervous system.
Episode 75: Yoga and Ankylosing Spondylitis
This article explores a clinical study comparing yoga and traditional exercise for ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the spine. Yoga performed as well as physiotherapy in improving mobility, pain, sleep, and functional capacity. Yoga educator Jules Mitchell breaks down the research and discusses what these findings mean for yoga teachers working with chronic conditions.
Episode 74: Why Don’t More Men Do Yoga?
This conversation explores the gender dynamics in yoga, focusing on why more women participate in yoga than men. The hosts discuss a research paper that examines the barriers and facilitators for male participation in yoga, highlighting the need for role models, encouragement, and the impact of societal gender norms. They also reflect on the importance of deconstructing these norms to create a more inclusive yoga community.