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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!

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The Top 7 Most Misused Movement Terms

October 01, 2023 • Jenni Rawlings & Travis Pollen, PhD • Episode 48

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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 in the yoga world unhelpful? How can we update our movement-based yoga language to be more in line with movement science?

Jenni and Travis are also offering a free *written guide* to the top 7 most misused movement terms! Grab your free guide here: https://www.jennirawlings.com/yoga-language-clarified-sign-up

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Free written guide: Top 7 Most Misused Movement Terms in Yoga!

Jenni’s email newsletter

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

Blog post: End-Range Training: Does Closing the Gap Between Active and Passive ROM Prevent Injuries?

Research article: Is There Any Non-functional Training? A Conceptual Review

Podcast episode: Fascia Myths & Fascia Facts Part 2: Yin Yoga & Myofascial Release

Podcast episode: Interoception, Emotions, Pain, & Yoga

Podcast episode: Should We Always Listen to Our Body?

Podcast episode: Is Yoga Functional Movement?

Podcast episode: Can Stretching Make You Strong? w/ Greg Nuckols

Podcast episode: Stability: Clearing Up a Confusing Term!

Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni