Yoga Meets Movement Science Podcast
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!
Are Headstand and Shoulder Stand the King and Queen of Yoga Poses?
Jenni and Travis discuss headstand and shoulder stand and the varying and conflicting views that exist in the yoga world on these two infamous asanas:
Are they the king and queen of yoga poses?
Are they inherently injurious and should they not be taught in yoga classes?
What are the most common yoga poses associated with injury, according to scientific research?
Is the neck an area of the body that can be trained to grow stronger and tolerate more load?