After over a decade of studying, reading, and writing about the research on stretching, I have witnessed an enormous range of data and corresponding interpretations. I’ve seen studies that say stretching makes you weak and slow and I’ve seen studies that say stretching makes you strong and energy efficient. I’ve seen studies promoting stretching as an essential component of fitness and other studies arguing it should be eliminated altogether. This span of conclusions is even greater in the court of public opinion.
Yoga and Hypermobility: Strategies for Yoga Teachers In May 2024, my colleague Catherine Cowey and I offered a free webinar for yoga teachers on how you can recognize hypermobility symptoms in your students and how to modify your yoga classes to support this...
Is yoga all you need? In a recent podcast interview, I was posed with the question, “How do you respond to people who say yoga isn’t enough?” This struck a chord with me, as I’ve noticed a pervasive trend on social media where the narrative of yoga’s...
Single Pigeon Pose – Possibly One Of The Most Contentious Poses I have seen and heard it all when it comes to Single Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana). It either: Eliminates back pain Destroys the knees Relieves sciatica Jams the SI Joint Overstretches you...
Clarifying the Confusion Around “Engaging” A Muscle While Stretching It: A Guide for Yoga Teachers Are you the type of yoga teacher who loves to promote muscle engagement during your classes? You might say things like “hug the muscle to the...
Human Dissection Course For Yoga Teachers I’m back with another lesson from the lab. This time it’s about the plantar fascia – or as we decided to call it during this particular lab – the plantar tendon. Anatomy Labs Are A Collaborative Learning Experience...
