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Stop Micromanaging Your Yoga Students!

Stop Micromanaging Your Yoga Students!

FromYoga Meets Movement Science


Stop Micromanaging Your Yoga Students!

FromYoga Meets Movement Science

ratings:
Length:
84 minutes
Released:
May 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the topic of micromanaging in yoga and movement classes.Points of discussion include:What does “micromanaging” mean in a yoga or movement context?Do we see micromanaging tendencies in other movement fields, such as personal training, physical therapy, or somatics-based practices?What are some examples of micromanaging that we see in yoga classes?Why is it common for yoga instructors to use a micromanaging approach in their teaching?How can micromanaging in yoga be unhelpful?In what contexts can teaching in a detailed manner (which is not necessarily the same thing as micromanaging) actually be helpful?Are these common alignment cues in yoga examples of micromanaging? “Externally rotate your shoulders in down dog”, “pull your navel to your spine”, and “find a neutral pelvis”?…And much more!Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!Resources mentioned in this episode:Jenni’s email newsletterYouTube video: 3 Tips for Shoulder Pain in Down DogStrength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis created by Jenni & TravisOnline yoga classes & continuing ed workshops with JenniTo find out more about Travis Pollen: website / InstagramMusic used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.
Released:
May 31, 2022
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!