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The Great Wild Thing Debate

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Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss wild thing – a yoga pose that many yoga practitioners have strong opinions about! Jenni and Travis discuss the anatomy and biomechanics of wild thing, as well as a controversial kerfuffle that happened in the yoga community surrounding this yoga pose a few years ago.

Points of discussion include:

  • The anatomy & biomechanics of wild thing
  • The controversial kerfuffle about wild thing in the yoga community
  • The difference between “wear and tear” vs. “wear and repair”
  • How would one go about researching the prevalence of yoga injuries in a scientific manner?
  • Does injury prevention in yoga have more to do with alignment or preparation?
  • How can we build strength to support wild thing?A brief intro to hip joint anatomy
  • …And much more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Jenni’s email newsletter

Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis

Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni

Strength for Yoga email newsletter

Podcast episode: Are Headstand and Shoulder Stand the King and Queen of Yoga Poses?

Podcast episode: Can We Prevent Yoga Injuries?

Article: How Common Are Yoga Injuries? The Science Weighs In

Podcast episode: Language, Fear, & Science in the Yoga Studio

Podcast episode: Which Yoga Educators Should I Trust?

YouTube video: Where Should the Shoulder Blades Be In Down Dog?

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram

Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.

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1. The Great Wild Thing Debate (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast (00:10:42)

3. (Cont.) The Great Wild Thing Debate (00:11:20)

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Content provided by Jenni Rawlings & Travis Pollen, PhD, Jenni Rawlings, and Travis Pollen. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jenni Rawlings & Travis Pollen, PhD, Jenni Rawlings, and Travis Pollen or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss wild thing – a yoga pose that many yoga practitioners have strong opinions about! Jenni and Travis discuss the anatomy and biomechanics of wild thing, as well as a controversial kerfuffle that happened in the yoga community surrounding this yoga pose a few years ago.

Points of discussion include:

  • The anatomy & biomechanics of wild thing
  • The controversial kerfuffle about wild thing in the yoga community
  • The difference between “wear and tear” vs. “wear and repair”
  • How would one go about researching the prevalence of yoga injuries in a scientific manner?
  • Does injury prevention in yoga have more to do with alignment or preparation?
  • How can we build strength to support wild thing?A brief intro to hip joint anatomy
  • …And much more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Jenni’s email newsletter

Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis

Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni

Strength for Yoga email newsletter

Podcast episode: Are Headstand and Shoulder Stand the King and Queen of Yoga Poses?

Podcast episode: Can We Prevent Yoga Injuries?

Article: How Common Are Yoga Injuries? The Science Weighs In

Podcast episode: Language, Fear, & Science in the Yoga Studio

Podcast episode: Which Yoga Educators Should I Trust?

YouTube video: Where Should the Shoulder Blades Be In Down Dog?

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram

Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.

Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

**Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

  continue reading

Chapters

1. The Great Wild Thing Debate (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast (00:10:42)

3. (Cont.) The Great Wild Thing Debate (00:11:20)

50 episodes

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