Mindful Strength #1

Mindful Strength #1

Jules Mitchell, educator, scientist, yoga teacher and movement professional, sits down with with Kathryn on today’s podcast, resulting in a friendly, real and inspiring conversation on the world of biomechanics, yoga and strength training.  They discuss why strength...
Yoga Research and Beyond #5  (Hamstring Tendiopathy)

Yoga Research and Beyond #5 (Hamstring Tendiopathy)

Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) is a pathology of the tendon with a combination of tissue damage, inflammation, and possibly pain at the proximal tendon where the hamstring attaches to the ischial tuberosity. PHT is very common among yoga practitioners as well...
Mindful Strength #1

Yoga Research and Beyond #4 (Osteoporosis and Yoga)

 The Yoga and Movement Research Series Can 12 minutes of yoga a day reverse osteoporotic bone loss? The title of this study “Twelve-Minute Daily Yoga Regimen Reverses Osteoporotic Bone Loss” might lead you to believe so, but the results and data are incomplete and...
Yoga Research and Beyond #5  (Hamstring Tendiopathy)

Moving Well (Applying Biomechanics to Yoga and Movement)

In this episode, Janet and Nikki talk with Jules Mitchell, yoga teacher, manual therapist and educator, about how to apply biomechanics to yoga and movement. They cover: How to define biomechanics The benefits of cuing less and exploring more in your yoga and movement...
Mindful Strength #1

Yoga Research and Beyond #3 (Are Headstands Safe?)

The Yoga and Movement Research Series Jules Mitchell and I discuss a study about headstands from 2014. This is the first study of its kind that assessed loads on the neck and head in headstand.  We had different reactions to this study. When I read it, it reinforced...