Yoga Research & Beyond
Episodes
The Science Behind Exercise and Brain Function
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Ariana and Jules discuss the effectiveness of exercise on cognition, memory, and executive function based on a systematic rev...
Child's Pose in the Emergency Room: What a Yoga Case Study Tells Us
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Ariana and Jules discuss a fascinating case study on Child's Pose and its impact on a patient with supraventricular tachycard...
Episode 78: Teaching Yoga To Seniors: Instructional Strategies
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ariana and Jules discuss a qualitative review on teaching yoga to older adults, focusing on their experiences, needs, and effective i...
Episode 77: Mind-Body Interventions for Immune and Neuroendocrine Function
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ariana and Jules discuss a systematic review and meta-analysis examining the effects of mind-body interventions, such as yoga, on neu...
Episode 76: Yoga and Stretching for Athletic Recovery
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ariana and Jules delve into the topic of athletic recovery, particularly focusing on the role of yoga and stretching. They discuss a ...
Episode 75: Yoga and Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ariana and Jules discuss the effects of yoga on individuals with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a chronic inflammatory arthritis affect...
Episode 74: Why Don't More Men Do Yoga?
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation explores the gender dynamics in yoga, focusing on why more women participate in yoga than men. The hosts discuss a research paper th...
Episode 73: Is Text Neck Causing Your Neck Pain?
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ariana and Jules discuss the concept of 'text neck' and its potential link to neck pain. They explore a recent scoping review that ex...
Episode 72: RCTs vs. Pilot Studies vs. Feasibility Studies: A Simple Guide for Yoga Teachers
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ariana and Jules get into the distinctions between randomized clinical trials (RCTs), feasibility studies, and pilot studies. They di...
Episode 71: Can Online Yoga Support Cancer Patients? Insights from a New Study Protocol
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ariana and Jules discuss a planned study on the efficacy of an online yoga intervention for cancer patients, specifically those with ...
Episode 70: The Reliability and Validity of Pain Surveys
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ariana and Jules discuss the significance of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in understanding patient experiences, particul...
Episode 69: Synchronized Breathing
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss a randomized pilot trial on synchronized breathing for chronic nonspecific low back pain. We highlight key features of the...
Episode 68: Yoga vs Stretching for Neck and Shoulder Pain
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of the Yoga Research and Beyond podcast, hosts Jules Mitchell and Ariana Rabinovitch dive into the research paper, "Pain re...
Episode 67: Not All Yoga Styles Are The Same
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Jules Mitchell and Ariana Rabinovitch in this new episode of the Yoga Research and Beyond podcast as they discuss the research paper, "Not ...
Episode 66: Yin Yoga for Anxiety
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the methods of an observational study on the effects of Yin Yoga on anxiety. We explored these key topics: 1. U...
Episode 65: Slow Breathing
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Slow Breathing: Samavriti and Visamavriti Pranayama for Reducing Stress In our first podcast episode under the new format, we review the paper Slow b...
Episode 64: Welcome to the New YRB Format
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Yoga Research & Beyond Podcast! 🎧 Struggling with all the conflicting fitness advice? Ariana Raven and Jules Mitchell have got you c...
Y&B #63 - What's the best hamstring stretch? Comparison of four techniques
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How often do your students ask for help with tight hamstrings? In this episode Jenn Pilotti and I discuss a study that compared 4 stretching technique...
Y&B #62 - Buteyko Breathing and Asthma
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How can Buteyko breathing help with asthma? Research shows 6-30% of asthma sufferers use breathing methods to alleviate their asthma symptoms in the U...
Y&B #61 - Ground Reaction Forces in 28 Yoga Poses
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What are Ground Reaction Forces (GRFs) and why are they important? In biomechanics GRF is the force exerted from the ground onto the body when they m...
Y&B #60 - Can VR Technology Alter Pain Perception?
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Can virtual reality technology affect pain perception? Well, yeah. Catherine Cowey and I discuss a fun study about this co-authored by Lorimer Mosele...
Y&B #59 - Hamstring Injuries and Yoga
28 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) is a pathology of the tendon with a combination of tissue damage, inflammation, and possibly pain at the proxima...
Y&B #58 - The Value of Blowing Up a Balloon
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Breathing is a hot topic for yoga teachers and fitness professionals. Jenn Pilotti and I talk about a study on the 90/90 breath technique with ball an...
Y&B #57 - How does Kinesiotape® affect balance and athletic performance?
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How does Kinesiotape® affect balance and athletic performance? Cat and I discuss a study from the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy do...
Y&B #56 - Does yoga reverse bone loss?
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Y&B #55 - Chronic Pain and Hypermobility
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Cowey and I discuss an article on chronic pain and hypermobility syndrome (HMS) from the Journal of Pain Research. This article gives a thor...
Y&B #54 - Are headstands safe?
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are headstands safe? Jules Mitchell and I discuss a study about headstands from 2014. This is the first study of its kind that assessed loads on the n...
Y&B #53 - Distal Mobility for Proximal Stability
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How does ankle instability affect the knee? In the previous episode Jenn Pilotti and I discussed proximal stability for distal mobility - how core sta...
Y&B #52 - Proximal Stability for Distal Mobility
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Proximal stability for distal mobility is a principle that's often used in corrective exercise, manual treatment and personal training. Generally, it ...
Y&B #51 Does Yoga improve athletic performance?
29 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Does Yoga improve athletic performance? It might, but we don't know exactly how. Jules Mitchell was researching how yoga affects athletics performanc...
Y&B #50 How does Bikram Yoga affect core temperature and heart rate?
08 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga and Movement Research Series How does Bikram yoga affect heart rate and core temperature? To be completely honest neither Cat nor I are fans of...
Y&B #49 Are core stabiilty exercises the best for low back pain?
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jenn Pilotti and I discuss a thorough review of 29 studies that answers this question: Are core stability exercises the best for back pain? The meta ...
Y&B #48 Yoga Re:Alignment Workshops for Teachers
13 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode Jules Mitchell (biomechanist and yoga educator) asks me questions about my new workshops for teachers called the Yoga Re:Alignme...
Y&B #47 Should we use mirrors in yoga classes?
13 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Whether or not to use mirrors in yoga classes is a popular topic of discussion among teachers. This is the first episode in my new yoga and movement ...
Y&B #46 Dan John - Body, Mind and Soul
01 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dan John has been lifting weights since 1965 and coaching for more than 30 years. He holds the American record in the Weight Pentathlon event, won t...
Y&B #45 Charlie Reid on Mobility and Strength Training
22 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Reid, CSCS, CMT, considers himself an "anti-guru", an educator, and an enthusiast for all things strength and conditioning related. His pragma...
Y&B #44 Greg Lehman - Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science
30 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Lehman, Physiotherapist and Chiropractor talks about why pain science and biomechanics need to be reconciled. People think that pain science chal...
Y&B #43 Shelly Prosko - Bridging the Gap Between Yoga and Healthcare
16 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Shelly Prosko, PT, PYT, CPI, specializes in pain science, yoga therapy and pelvic floor health. She's dedicated to bridging the gap between yoga and ...
Y&B #42 Exposing Yoga Myths part 4
04 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Last year Mel, Kim and I decided to write a book in order to dispel some of the popular claims we hear in mainstream yoga classes. Exposing Yoga Myths...
Y&B #41 PhysiYoga with Helen O'Neill and Diana Zotos
26 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Diana and Helen are both experienced yoga teachers and physical therapists. They've created a course that reflects the thirst for applicable and teach...
Y&B #40 Lauren Ohayon, Holy Shift Yoga
19 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Ohayon is a body mechanics geek who relishes in constant learning, laughing and community. Through her biomechanics and movement studies, Laure...
Y&B #39 Jules Mitchell part 2
12 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Redefining stretching with Biomechanist and Yoga Educator Jules Mitchell, MS. We talk about her upcoming book, different types of stretching like PNF,...
Y&B #38 Dana Santas Part 2
05 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mobility maker and creator of Radius Yoga, Dana Santas talks more about how she works with athletes, why breathing is THE fundamental movement pattern...
Ep #37 - Exposing Yoga Myths Part 3 with Kim Lien Kendall and Melissa Gutierrez
14 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mel, Kim and I talk about the myth that doing yoga gives you long and lean muscles and a Vogue article about foam rolling that Tony Gentilcore buste...
Ep #36 - Exposing Yoga Myths Part 2 with Kim-Lien Kendall and Melissa Gutierrez
09 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mel, Kim (SMARTer Bodies founders) and I talk more about our book, Exposing Yoga Myths. We riff more about cultural misappropriation, yoga teachers tr...
Ep #35 - Exposing Yoga Myths (Part 1) with Kim Lien Kendall and Melissa Gutierrez
02 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to Mel and Kim of SMARTer Bodies about our upcoming ebook, Exposing Yoga Myths. We talk about how we started working together, ...
Ep #34 - Gentle Is The New Advanced with J. Brown
07 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How has modern yoga practice changed since the early 90s? Can the Yoga Alliance or International Association of Yoga Therapists do a better job creden...
Ep #33 - Healthy Brain, Happy Life with Dr. Wendy Suzuki
10 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How does exercise affect the brain? After achieving tenure at NYU and researching how memory works in the brain, neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki reali...
Ep #32 Dr. Evan Osar on the Psoas, Corrective Exercise Solutions and Fitness Education Seminars
26 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Evan Osar - creator of Fitness Education Seminars and author of Corrective Exercise Solutions talks to us about his approach to movement which req...
Ep #31 - Mike Fitch - Animal Flow/Global Bodyweight Training
29 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Fitch, creator of Animal Flow and Global Bodyweight Training talks about what we get out of quadrupedal movements, his experiences with Parkour a...
Ep #30 Dana Santas - Mobility Maker, Radius Yoga
22 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dana is the yoga/movement expert for CNN and CNN Health, and the creator of Radius Yoga Conditioning which helps athletes move, breathe and focus bett...
Ep #29 Joanne Elphinston - JEMS / Stability, Sport and Performance Movement
15 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Joanne Elphinston is a physiotherapist for more than 20 years, writer, innovator, lecturer and educator. She’s also the creator of JEMS which stands...
Ep #28 Dr. Ray McClanahan - Correct Toes/Natural Foot Alignment
29 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ray McClanahan is not your typical Podiatrist. Instead of reverting to surgery, he believes in preventative measures and uses sports science princi...
Ep #27 Katy Bowman - Whole Body Barefoot
21 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Katy Bowman talks about what minimal footwear is, what it does for your body and how to transition into it. I also included 2 foot-related excerpts fr...
Ep #26 Gary Ward - What the Foot? Free Your Feet
17 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for an in-depth conversation with Gary Ward about how he works with the feet and how they influence the whole body. We talk about how the feet...
Ep #25 Dr. Mark Cheng - Martial Arts, Human Performance, Rehabilitation,
03 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for an in depth conversation with Dr. Mark Cheng about his roots in Chinese Martial Arts and the many MA masters he's been lucky to study with...
Ep #24 Charlie Weingroff - DPT, SCS, Athletic Trainer
20 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Weingroff - Doctor of Physical Therapy, certified Athletic Trainer and certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Formally trained in DNS...
Ep #23 James Earls - Born to Walk
06 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
James Earls is a Structural Integrationist, Writer, Lecturer, Bodywork practitioner and the director of Kinesis UK. We talk about his book - Born to W...
Yoga & Beyond #22 Andrew Biel - Trail Guide to Movement
06 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Trail Guide to the Body author, Andrew Biel talks about his latest book, Trail Guide to Movement. We discuss his unique approach to writing about anat...
Yoga & Beyond #21 Jill Miller - The Roll Model and Yoga Tune Up®
30 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Miller is the creator of the corrective exercise format, Yoga Tune Up and the author of The Roll Model: A Step-by-Step Guide to Erase Pain, Impro...
Yoga & Beyond #20 David Weinstock - Neurokinetic Therapy®
23 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
David Weinstock codeveloped Neurokinetic Therapy® in 1985 and since then has been traveling the world teaching the method to all kinds of medical and...
Yoga & Beyond #19 Dr. Kathy Dooley – Rehabilitative Chiropractor
09 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kathy Dooley talks about her new training and rehab facility - Catalyst Sport where she practices as a Rehabilitative Chiropractor. She also sha...
Yoga & Beyond #18 Tom Myers - Anatomy Trains
26 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Myers is the originator of Anatomy Trains Myofascial Meridians, and director of Kinesis Myofascial Integration (KMI). He studied directly with D...
Yoga & Beyond #17: Todd Hargrove - A Guide to Better Movement
19 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Hargrove, author of A Guide to Better Movement, talks about about pain science, what good movement is, why it’s important to have it, some myth...
Yoga & Beyond #16 Brent Brookbush - Brookbush Institute for Human Movement Science
12 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Brookbush is a Personal Trainer, Physical Therapist, Founder of the Brookbush Institute of Human Movement Science, and the author of Fitness o...
Yoga & Beyond #15 Dr. Perry Nickelston
05 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Perry Nickelston is a Chiropractor, founder of Stop Chasing Pain, Creator of Primal Movement Chains, Master Instructor for NKT and Rocktape, and I...
Yoga & Beyond #14 Katy Bowman - Move Your DNA
21 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Katy Bowman is a Biomechanist, Author, Teacher and Director of the Restorative Exercise Institute. Move Your DNA is her latest book which highlights...
Yoga & Beyond #13 Matthew Remski
14 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Remski is a Writer, Therapist and Yoga Asana Teacher who is taking on the topic of pain, injury and recovery in the context of yoga asana. For...
Yoga & Beyond #12 Gary Ward
31 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Ward is the author of What the Foot?, and the creator of the Anatomy in Motion (AiM) courses and clinics. AiM is considered a “next generation”...
Yoga & Beyond #11 Kiambu Dickerson
17 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Kiambu Dickerson is a NY based Orthopedic Massage Therapist who incorporates methods from internationally recognized teachers such as Tom Myers, James...
Yoga & Beyond #10 Marjorie Brook
03 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Marjorie Brook is a massage therapist who specializes in scar tissue therapy. She’s also an author, and international educator. For the last 1o year...
Yoga & Beyond #09 Dr Andreo Spina
19 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Andreo Spina is a sports specialist, chiropractor, medical acupuncturist, Director of Sports Performance Centers in Toronto, Creator and Director ...
Yoga & Beyond #08 Jules Mitchell
05 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Jules Mitchell, Yoga Therapist and Biomechanist on the Science of Stretching, how science doesn't make its way to the yoga community ye...
Yoga & Beyond Episode #7 Jamie Francis
12 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Ariana Rabinovitch interviews Jaime Francis, a Physical Therapist and Neurokinetic Therapy practitioner who specializes in working with children and C...
Yoga & Beyond Episode #6 Dr Emily Splichal Interview
30 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga & Beyond Interview with Dr Emily Splichal - highly sought-after Podiatrist in NYC and the creator of EBFA Barefoot training and education program...
Yoga & Beyond Episode #5 Jason Brown Interview
04 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga & Beyond Jason Brown Interview. We discuss how and why he created the Anatomy Studies for Yoga Teachers program.
Yoga & Beyond #4 | Katy Bowman Interview
21 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga & Beyond Katy Bowman Interview. We talk about her book, Alignment Matters: The First 5 Years of Katy Says. We also talk about Pelvic Floor Disord...
Yoga & Beyond Episode #3 Brooke Thomas Interview
28 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga & Beyond Brooke Thomas Interview about her new FREE ebook, Why Fascia Matters. In addition to fascia, we also talk about Rolfing, Yoga Tune Up, F...
Yoga & Beyond | Chrissy Carter Interview
13 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga and Beyond Chrissy Carter Interview about. Interviews with yoga, anatomy and healthy living experts with Ariana Rabinovitch.
Yoga and Beyond with Brooke Siler Pilates
29 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga and Beyond. In this episode I talk to Brooke Siler about her latest book The Women's Health Big Book of Pilates.