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Is Ashtanga a Cult? And the Value of Strength

Is Ashtanga a Cult? And the Value of Strength

FromYoga Meets Movement Science


Is Ashtanga a Cult? And the Value of Strength

FromYoga Meets Movement Science

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Length:
73 minutes
Released:
Dec 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen cover a ton of ground regarding yoga, strength, and movement, including these hot-button topics (and more!):Is Ashtanga Yoga a cult?Are repetitive movement activities a bad idea?4 distinct phases that a movement science-based yogi might go through on their yoga journey over timeThe common tendency to see yoga as a magical practice that offers everyone everything they needHow a strength training practice can be about so much more than aesthetics and how we lookIs adding resistance bands and weights to a yoga practice a good way to get strong?And tons more!Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!Resources mentioned in this episode:Jenni’s email newsletterArticle: Physical Touch in Yoga: Do Teachers & Students Agree?Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & TravisYoga class & continuing ed course memberships on Jenni’s websiteTo find out more about Travis Pollen: website / InstagramMusic used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.
Released:
Dec 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (49)

Yoga Meets Movement Science takes a science-based look at many of the common questions, myths, and controversies that arise in the realms of yoga, movement, and fitness. Join yoga teacher and educator Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor and longtime yogi Travis Pollen on this crash course, where the worlds of yoga and movement science collide!