What’s Missing From Yoga? (1/5)
This blog post is part of a 5-part email campaign I sent out in January 2022.I suggest you read them in order: #1 What’s missing from yoga?#2 Nothing is missing from yoga.#3 The one cue you could lay to rest. #4 Yoga isn’t going anywhere.#5 Yoga may...
Tissues Under Compression Thought Provoker
Yoga Biomechanics Continuing Education Something I’ve observed in my experience teaching yoga teachers is that most teachers are used to the type of continuing education that they can quickly repeat. They learn a cool new approach to a series of poses on the weekend...
Yoga and Bone Density + Thought Provokers
Can Yoga Reverse Osteoporosis? The Thought Provoker in this post is a bit different than usual. I’m asking a single yes/no question about what you believe: Can yoga reverse osteoporosis? After you’ve settled on either yes or no, perhaps sit for a moment...
Eccentric Contractions + Thought Provokers
Eccentric contractions require greater cortical involvement. The brain lights up during eccentric actions. How we learn anatomy doesn’t always explain how anatomy works. I’m sure somewhere along your anatomy journey, you covered how muscles work and how...
Before you ask, “Is there a study on…?”
I can’t tell you how many times a week I get an email or DM that starts like that. It’s cool. I really enjoy the inquiries. Keep them coming. It’s just that 9 times out of 10, the question doesn’t have enough information for me to help point you in the right direction. I need to know far more information than the general topic. Sure, there is research on stretching, squats, yoga therapy, joint mobility, fascia, foam rolling, etc. Actually a lot more than you can probably consume in a lifetime!