Yoga Meets Movement Science
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Yoga and Artificial Intelligence w/ Jules Mitchell, MS
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by Jules Mitchell, MS to discuss yoga and artificial intelligence ...
Wellness Myths in the Yoga World
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Andrea Love (co-founders of the Unbi...
The Top 7 Most Misused Movement Terms
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenni and Travis discuss the top 7 most misused movement terms in yoga. Why did each of these movement terms make the list? How are their common uses ...
What Yogis Should Know About Cardio
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by special guest Alec Blenis to discuss what yogis should know abo...
Yoga Myths About the Knees
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss yoga myths about the knees.Points of discussion include:Will running ...
ABCs of the Knees: Anatomy, Biomechanics, & Cueing
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the anatomy, biomechanics, and cueing of the knees.Points of discussi...
What is a Yoga Teacher's Scope of Practice?
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by the amazing Catherine Wilkinson to discuss a yoga teacher’s s...
Fascia Myths & Fascia Facts Part 2: Yin Yoga, Myofascial Release, & More
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the topic of fascia in part 2 of a 2-part series. This second episode...
Fascia Myths & Fascia Facts Part 1: Can We Train Fascia?
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the topic of fascia in part 1 of a 2-part series. This first episode ...
The Great Wild Thing Debate
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss wild thing – a yoga pose that many yoga practitioners have strong o...
Can Stretching Make You Strong? w/ Greg Nuckols
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by Greg Nuckols to discuss whether stretching can make you strong....
The ABCs of Hip Rotation
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the anatomy, biomechanics, and cueing of hip rotation.Points of discu...
Should We Always Listen to Our Body?
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss what research suggests about whether we should truly “always listen...
Are Some Muscles Magical?
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the phenomenon of “magic muscles”: the tendency in the yoga, fitn...
What Yoga Teachers Should Know About Breathing Physiology
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by special guest Joe Miller, MS to discuss the physiology of breat...
Nasal vs. Mouth Breathing: Does It Matter?
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss what scientific research suggests about nasal vs. mouth breathing.In ...
What's the Deal With Complementary & Alternative Medicine?
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by the knowledgeable science educator Jonathan Jarry, MS to discus...
Yoga Alignment Rules That Don’t Make Sense
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss a selection of yoga alignment cues that don't make sense! These ...
Myths About Women & Strength Training w/ Claire Zai, MS
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by the knowledgeable and inspiring Claire Zai, a strength coach wi...
The ABCs of Down Dog: Anatomy, Biomechanics, & Cueing
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the anatomy, biomechanics, and cueing of the yoga asana downward faci...
Should We Stop Teaching Yoga for Low Back Pain?
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by the legendary Paul Ingraham, owner and operator of www.PainScie...
Which Yoga Educators Should I Trust?
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss helpful tips for how to discern whether or not to trust a source of i...
Is Rounding Your Back Dangerous? w/ Dr. Sam Spinelli
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by the knowledgeable Dr. Sam Spinelli to discuss all things lumbar...
ABCs of the Shoulder: Anatomy, Biomechanics, & Cueing in Yoga
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss all things shoulders!Points of discussion include:The anatomy and bio...
All Things Hamstrings: Cramps, "Yoga Butt", Flexibility, Strength, & More
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss all things hamstrings!Points of discussion include:The anatomy of the...
Posture is Overrated w/ Todd Hargrove
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by Todd Hargrove to discuss the controversial topic of posture and...
Interoception, Emotions, Pain, & Yoga
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the fascinating and hugely relevant topic of interoception and its co...
Does Yoga Count as Exercise?
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss whether yoga can be considered “exercise” – and why this is a m...
The Connection Between Strength Training & Range of Motion w/ Greg Nuckols
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by Greg Nuckols to discuss the connection between strength trainin...
The Surprising Science of Asymmetry, Injury, & Yoga
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the topic of asymmetry in yoga, rehab, and fitness contexts.Points of...
Chair Pose: Knees Over Toes and Other Hot-Topic Woes
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss chair pose (utkatasana), squats (malasana), and the common alignment ...
Language, Fear, & Science in the Yoga Studio w/ Matthew Huy, MSc
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by Matthew Huy, MSc to discuss his recent dissertation: “Languag...
Pigeon Pose: Friend or Foe?
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the ins and outs of pigeon pose.Points of discussion include:A descri...
Stop Micromanaging Your Yoga Students!
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the topic of micromanaging in yoga and movement classes.Points of dis...
What’s the Best Way to Teach Yoga? Visual, Verbal, & Kinesthetic Cueing
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss verbal, visual, and kinesthetic cueing in yoga and movement teaching....
Are Headstand & Shoulder Stand the King & Queen of Yoga Poses?
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the widely varying viewpoints on headstand and shoulder stand in the ...
The Truth About Polyvagal Theory w/ Dr. Laura Baehr
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the nervous system and take a science-based look at the popular polyv...
The Glutes: Peachy Keen or Not All They Seem?
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the glutes and the many beliefs and claims about this area of the bod...
Is Restorative Yoga Truly De-Stressing?
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss a controversial study that found that stretching was more de-stressin...
Hot Yoga, Cold Yoga, & The Science of Body Temperature
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss how hot yoga and cold yoga affect the body and the eye-opening and ge...
You Can't Go Wrong Getting Strong... Or Can You? w/ Adam Meakins
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the many nuanced connections between strength and pain with Adam Meak...
Do We Store Emotions in Our Hips?
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen dive into the topic of whether or not we store emotions in o...
Is Chaturanga a Shoulder-Shredder?
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen dive into the topic of chaturanga, or yoga’s push-up-like ...
Can We Prevent Yoga Injuries?
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the hot topic of how to prevent yoga injuries. Travi...
Is Ashtanga a Cult? And the Value of Strength
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen cover a ton of ground regarding yoga, strength, and movement...
Stretching Myths and Stretching Facts w/ Greg Lehman
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the science of stretching with one of their mentors ...
The Truth About Core Training
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The core is a multifaceted and somewhat controversial topic in the yoga, movement, and fitness worlds. In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings an...
Is Yoga Functional Movement?
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the confusing and not-well-defined term of “functi...
What’s the Best Way to Sequence a Yoga Class?
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode might change the way you think about yoga sequencing!In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis P...
Stability: Clearing Up a Confusing Term!
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn all about the term “stability” as it applies to the human body and movement!Stability is a buzz term in the yoga, movement, and fitness worl...