Yoga Medicine
114 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsThis show was created to educate and empower yoga students and teachers to use yoga therapeutically to optimize experiences, communities and resilience. Our methods are based on a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology and the integration of modern science and research with traditional practices and experience. We believe research is just as precious as experience and we believe in the human potential for change and greatness. Our goal is to help you learn the owners manual of your unique body/mind and so we offer this as a free resource to anyone interested in optimizing their health and wellbeing.
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62 Yoga During Menstruation: Yes or No?
February 23, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBToday hosts Rachel and Tiffany tackle the taboo topic of yoga during menstruation. We examine traditional barriers to practicing during menstruation and more modern takes on which poses and practices might be more or less supportive. In this episode we also reframe menstruation as a “fresh start”, a window into our internal state, share a wide range of techniques to ease menstrual discomfort, and consider the process from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective. Whether you menstruat...
61 What to Expect When You Dissect
February 16, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBThere are always plenty of questions about dissections and how to prepare for them. Today, hosts Katja and Tiffany talk about the different types of dissections, why the experience is so valuable, what we can learn from it, and why you might want to do one — or not. Listen in for the pair’s valuable tips for preparing yourself to take a course in human dissection. Show Notes: The kinesthetic experience of dissection [1:34] Dissection versus prosection [3:47] The gift of dissection [7:...
60 Strength Training Myths Debunked: Expert Insights with Jenni Tarma
February 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBThe benefits of strength training for muscle and bone strength as well as metabolic, cognitive and mental health are now very well established. But there’s so much, often conflicting, information out there; it can be challenging to know where to focus your time and effort to reap those benefits. Today’s guest Jenni Tarma —- yoga teacher, RRCA Endurance Coach and CrossFit Level 1 trainer—is back on the show to help us clear up that confusion. Jenni overviews some of the key benefits of regu...
59 Explore the Dark Side: Community Conversations with Steph Wall
February 02, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MB“Love and light” is a popular sentiment in the yoga world, but today’s guest would have us give equal weight to supposedly negative emotions like grief and anger. Today host Rachel ventures into the dark side with yoga teacher and studio owner Steph Wall. Steph explains how the Hindu goddess Kali has encouraged her to explore the power of the dark feminine by embracing messiness, complexity, and duality in her practice, her life, and as a guiding principle in her unique yoga studio. She b...
58 Supercharge Your Practice with Lymphatics: Expert Insights with Tiffany Cruikshank L.Ac, MAOM
January 26, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBToday Tiffany shares her passion for one of the body’s lesser-known and appreciated organ systems, the lymphatic system. We've known about the system for over 400 years and yet our understanding of its function and contribution to health has a long way to go. However, given what we do know about this vital system, there is potential for yoga practice to provide significant support for its healthy function. Tiffany unpacks how the lymphatics act as both a “clean-up crew” for the circulatory...
57 Drishti, the Potency of Our Focus: Research Roundup
January 19, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBToday host Katja speaks with returning guest Diane Malaspina Ph.D. about the concept of Drishti and the potency of our focus. Diane is a yoga teacher with a B.S. in Psychology, a Master's degree in Education, and a Ph.D. in educational and developmental psychology. In this episode, we take a broader perspective on gaze and consider our visual system as a gateway to our nervous system and our environment. Diane also explains why we should regularly spend time staring at a wall. Listen in to...
56 Controversial Cues Unpacked: Community Conversation with Dana Diament and Valerie Knopik PhD
January 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBToday’s episode is a lively conversation between host Rachel, Dana Diament, and Valerie Knopik Ph.D. – teacher trainers on the brand-new online version of the Yoga Medicine 200hr Teacher Training. We unpack the meaning and intention behind several controversial verbal cues, debate their accuracy, offer scenarios where they might be more or less relevant to students, and provide some alternatives. Listen in to hear why we were all drawn to training with Yoga Medicine and hear us discuss a...
55 Resolutions, Healthy Habits, & Kicking Off 2023
January 05, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBHappy New Year! Today hosts Tiffany and Rachel start 2023 on the right foot by discussing the far-reaching impact our daily habits have on every aspect of our health. We talk about the pros and cons of New Year’s resolutions, and how realistic goals, framed positively, could be the most helpful. Listen in for inspiration as you set your expectations for 2023. Show Notes: Pros and cons of New Year’s resolutions [2:28] Tiffany’s January cleanse as an opportunity to assess and reset [5...
54 Love Those Hips! All About the Hip Labrum
December 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBToday hosts Tiffany and Rachel delve into a sometimes controversial topic in the medical and yoga worlds: the hip labrum. In this episode, you will learn what the hip labrum is and how it acts as a crucial source of stability and durability for the hip joint. We discuss common injuries that we see in that part of the body, and how they are diagnosed and treated by healthcare professionals. Listen to this episode as we explore why labrum injuries seem so common in yoga practitioners, shar...
53 Favorite Takeaways & Recaps – Our One Year Celebration
December 01, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBAs the year comes to a close, hosts Tiffany, Rachel, and Katja take a look back at some of their top takeaways from the first year of the Yoga Medicine Podcast. After 52 episodes—sharing information at the intersection of science and research, individual experience, and traditional practices that have stood the test of time—the three hosts share their favorite topics, guests, and episodes, as well as their thoughts on repeated themes that have emerged. Show Notes: Opportunities to conne...
52 Nitric Oxide: Research Roundup
November 24, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBNitric Oxide (NO) has been on people’s minds for a few years now in the yoga and wellness worlds. It is such a potent gas in the body and it has so many different effects, so today hosts Tiffany and Katja are here to help you to understand more of the recent research. In this episode, Tiffany and Katja talk about the effect that increased nitric oxide production has on blood flow and blood pressure as well as the nervous and immune systems. They also break down the physiology of nitric oxide...
51 Breast Cancer & Yoga: Expert Insights with Breast Cancer Surgeon Doreen Wiggins MD
November 17, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBToday host Rachel talks to Breast Cancer Surgeon Doreen Wiggins MD about yoga and breast cancer. In this episode, Dr. Wiggins helps us to better understand our breast cancer risk and shares some simple actions that we can take to reduce that risk. She also explains what steps we can take to improve the potential outcome of cancer treatment if we are diagnosed with cancer and shares how we can modify our yoga practice to better suit our needs both before and during cancer treatment. Listen ...
50 Stronger After Surgery: Community Conversations with Alice Blunden
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MBToday’s guest Alice Blunden is a prime example of the cautionary phrase: you can’t always judge a book by its cover. Alice is a therapeutic specialist and primary school teacher who was born with an undiagnosed case of hip dysplasia. She says she sees her lifestyle as a consequence of simply needing to do the things she required to live a fulfilling life. That includes modifying her yoga practice to suit her body’s needs since her diagnosis and subsequent surgeries. In this episode, host Rac...
49 Epigenetics, Mental Health & Yoga: Expert Insights with Valerie Knopik PhD
November 03, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBOur biology certainly influences our health and behavior, but the environment can also have a significant impact on our health and well-being. Thanks to the fascinating field of epigenetics, we now understand that factors like our nutrition, movement habits, stress levels, and feelings of emotional connection can affect the way our genes are expressed. So today host Rachel dips her toes into the world of science to discuss epigenetics, mental health, and yoga with guest Valerie Knopik. Val...
48 Research Roundup: Female Hormones
October 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBToday hosts Katja and Tiffany discuss the empowerment that comes with an understanding of female hormones and their fluctuation through the menstrual cycle. Yoga encourages this deeper personal investigation and can also provide support and relief to the body as it moves through the phases of the menstrual cycle and life. In this episode, Katja and Tiffany talk about the various factors that affect the menstrual cycle, how this cycle affects our physical and cognitive function, and what happ...
47 Expert Insights: Concussion Care with Dr. Daya Grant
October 20, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBConcussions are very different for different people, which makes them easily missed, misunderstood, or misdiagnosed. Today, host Rachel talks with Dr. Daya Grant about concussions and how yoga practices can support the recovery process. Dr. Grant is a certified mental performance consultant, neuroscientist, and yoga teacher. In this episode, she outlines what injuries can cause concussions, how they are diagnosed, the wide range of physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms that can be ex...
46 Expert Insights: Addiction Recovery & Yoga with Lara Ederer
October 13, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBToday we discuss a topic that affects many people in our communities whether we know it or not. Host Rachel speaks with Lara Ederer, a yoga teacher, Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist, and Chemical Dependency Professional with both personal and professional experience with addiction. In this episode, Lara talks with Rachel about how she defines addiction, what withdrawal and recovery can look and feel like, how yoga contributed to her own sobriety, and the many ways it can support the re...
45 Community Conversations: Conscious Parenting with Dana Diament
October 06, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBOne of the foundational principles of yoga practice is to bring mindfulness to everything we do. Today host Rachel speaks with Yoga Medicine teacher, studio owner, and mother Dana Diament about bringing that awareness into the crucial relationship between parent and child through the practice of conscious parenting. In this episode, Dana shares her experience of learning to parent with more self-awareness, how it’s never too late to try a new approach, the importance of “repair” when inter...
44 Expert Insights: Eat Breathe Thrive - Yoga and Eating Disorders with Chelsea Roff
September 29, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBMessages around “clean” eating and ideal body shape or size are ubiquitous, even in the yoga world, with potentially devastating impact for those who experience disordered eating. Today host Rachel speaks with Chelsea Roff, who found her way to yoga early in her recovery from a serious eating disorder. Chelsea went on to become a scientific researcher and yoga teacher, eventually bringing her skills and experience together to become the Founder and Director of Eat Breathe Thrive: a non-pro...
43 Research Roundup: Pitfalls of Mindfulness Research
September 22, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBThere is so much research and information out there about mindfulness, so today hosts Tiffany and Katja tackle this big and important topic from a different angle. In this episode, the pair takes a critical lens and unpacks the pitfalls of mindfulness research. Tiffany and Katja discuss how mindfulness is defined in the research, why self-selection of study participants may be of importance, and what the field of Contemplative Neuroscience is all about. They also touch on contraindications a...
42 Boundaries as Self-Care with Yely Staley
September 15, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBSelf-care is much deeper than the “massages and bubble baths” trope. Today host Rachel learns from guest Yely Staley that setting clear and healthy boundaries is a foundational part of true self-care, especially for those of us who care for others. Yely figured out the need for regular commitment to self-care the hard way — by experiencing repeated bouts of burnout while working in the corporate world as an attorney, and even after pivoting to become a yoga teacher and studio owner. In thi...
41 Community Conversations: The Hidden Benefits of Yin Yoga with Shannon Stephens
September 08, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBWe have mentioned Yin yoga in previous episodes of this podcast within the context of flexibility and fascial health. Today host Rachel talks with yoga teacher and educator Shannon Stephens about the more hidden or secret benefits of Yin yoga that can transform our lives. In this episode, Shannon shares how the Yin practice creates the quiet space and time lacking in modern life — inviting us to get to know ourselves, recalibrating our senses to more subtle settings, and forcing us to sit ...
40 Lessons Learned Inverted with Amelia Schrader
July 28, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBThe image of a handstand or forearm stand on the beach is such a stereotype in modern postural yoga that it’s almost easy to forget that these poses have a real power and potency to them. Today host Rachel talks with Amelia Schrader about what she has learned from her long-standing inversion practice. Amelia is a yoga teacher and educator with a Bachelor of Health Science and a background in Naturopathy. After getting a taste of inversions in gymnastics as a child, she was humbled by relea...
39 MFR Applications & Research
July 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBToday hosts Tiffany and Katja are focusing in on myofascial release (MFR) applications and the current MFR research. In this episode, we talk about what the research suggests at this time regarding the duration and frequency of MFR, the speed and intensity of its application, and ways of combining MFR with yoga and other stretches for both athletes and non-athletes alike. As always, keep in mind that, with the application of MFR, there are plenty of individual variables to consider from pers...
38 Yoga and Medication with Dr Mariya Farooqi Pharm.D.
July 14, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBOptimal health sometimes requires the support of both western science and other interventions — like diet and lifestyle changes and mindfulness practices including yoga. Today’s guest is perfectly placed to talk about both sides of the equation. Dr. Mariya Farooqi is a clinical pharmacist, functional medicine specialist, and registered yoga teacher. Along with her initial work as a nutritionist, these experiences have shaped her philosophy of “food and movement first, drugs second”. In t...
37 Lead with Heart, Yoga as Service with Amanda Bonfiglio Cunningham
July 07, 2022 09:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBCompassion and service are at the heart of yoga philosophy. Many of us see overwhelming inequities in the world today and want to help, but don’t know where or how to start. Today’s guest on the podcast would have us simply “start, by starting”. Host Rachel talks with the Yoga Medicine Seva Foundation Director, and a Sisters of the Planet Ambassador with Oxfam America, Amanda Bonfiglio Cunningham. As well as being a yoga instructor, Amanda has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a Master’...
36 Shoulder IQ: What, Why & How
June 30, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBOur shoulders are something of an underdog, but just because the joints and muscles of the shoulders are less familiar than those of the hips or spine doesn’t mean they are less important. These under-appreciated joints have massive impact on our yoga practices and beyond. Today hosts Tiffany and Rachel talk about the importance of the shoulders and share favorite practices for both mobility and stability. They explore how shoulder work can be key to unpacking neck and upper back issues, p...
35 Fascia & the Autonomic Nervous System
June 23, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBToday hosts Tiffany and Katja continue the discussion on fascia and more specifically how our fascia is connected to the autonomic nervous system. This relationship reminds us that movement has a profound effect on our minds and emotions and that the inverse is also true. In this discussion, Tiffany and Katja explain different pathways how the fascial system is related to the autonomic nervous system. They share more reasons to incorporate some myofascial release work into our yoga practice ...
34 Live YOUR Life with Kathryn Budig. Bravery, Balance, Body Positivity and Celebrating Pride Month!
June 16, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBMany of us feel the weight of others’ expectations to look, speak, or feel a certain way. But perhaps if we were able to be more fully ourselves, as yoga teachers we could then create spaces that welcome our students to do the same. Today’s episode is a warm and heartfelt conversation between Tiffany and long-time friend, Kathryn Budig. Kathryn is a shining example of following her own compass in work and in life. Building on almost two decades as an internationally recognized yoga teacher...
33 Age Well with Yoga, with Mark Hunter Dip. RM.
June 09, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBToday’s guest Mark Hunter took a long road to teaching yoga, including almost 3 decades of working in (and instructing) massage and remedial therapy. He has been passionate about fascia since long before it was mainstream. He shares this passion with his students, many of whom are over 60 years old, in group classes, one-on-ones, and senior’s balance sessions. Whether you’ve thought about it or not, we are all aging. So in this episode, Mark and host Rachel explore what we can learn about ...
32 Harness Your Potential, Yoga for Athletes with Jenni Tarma & Alison Heilig
June 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBHow do we as yoga instructors help athletes train to stay healthy, durable, resilient, and at peak performance? Tiffany chats on these big questions with two coaches and Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialists - Jenni Tarma and Alison Heilig. Jenni is a Yoga Medicine Online instructor, endurance athlete, and CrossFit trainer who works with weight lifters and athletes at all skill levels. Alison is an accomplished ultra-marathon runner and weightlifter as well as a strength and endurance coach ...
31 The Power of Intention with Diane Malaspina PhD
May 26, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBToday we explore the concept of intention—one of the core principles of what we do at Yoga Medicine. Most of us have a general understanding of what it is and why it is important, especially given the mindfulness we bring to yoga practice, but haven’t considered in detail how we form intentions or their potential to change outcomes. To help us unpack the theory and practice of intention in more detail, host Rachel talks to returning guest, Diane Malaspina Ph.D. As well as teaching yoga, Di...
30 Trauma Informed Yoga with Dr. Ann Bortz
May 19, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBNowadays the phrase “trauma informed yoga” is familiar to most of us. But if you’ve heard the term and assume it doesn’t represent the students you teach or practice alongside, you may be surprised to hear in this episode that up to 90% of adults will experience a traumatic event in their lives. Today’s guest, Dr. Ann Bortz, is a licensed clinical psychologist with almost 30 years in the field. Host Rachel speaks with Dr. Bortz about her specialty working with those who are impacted by tra...
29 Stretching: The Myths & the Research
May 12, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBWhen it comes to stretching, many things have gone in and out of style. There are still plenty of myths and misconceptions out there and there is still a lot we don’t know. To complicate matters even further, stretching is one of the more confusing areas of research because the terminology, application, and even results in stretching studies vary greatly. In this episode, hosts Tiffany and Katja talk about the myths and the research on stretching, different types of stretching, using stret...
28 Yoga Tools for Anxiety with Aisha Fakhro
May 05, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBAnxiety is a normal response to life stress — until it isn’t. Today, host Rachel talks with Aisha Fakhro, a Bahrain-based UK-licensed psychotherapist and yoga teacher who specializes in working with anxiety, trauma, grief, stress management, and personal growth. In this episode, we learn more about anxiety and how yoga can help. Aisha jokes that she could have a PhD in personal experience with anxiety. She shares how practicing and teaching yoga inspired her to study psychotherapy, by chan...
27 Fascia & Yoga - Research Update with Dr. Robert Schleip
April 28, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBIf you have been listening to this podcast, the chances are very high that you’ve heard a mention or two of today’s guest, Dr. Robert Schleip, the fascia research legend. His background in biology and psychology makes him the perfect person to speak with about his vast knowledge as it relates to yoga. In this episode, Dr. Schleip talks about the value of traditional yoga practices in the modern world, discusses how our connective tissue plays a role in different elements of the yoga practice...
26 Support the Low Back with Tiffany Cruikshank and Jenni Tarma
April 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe have an instinctive understanding of the importance of the spine, especially the weight-bearing structures of the low back. But given that the majority of us will have some experience of low back pain during our lives, perhaps we need a little help figuring out how to best support it during yoga practice and in daily activities. In this episode, hosts Tiffany and Rachel explore the low back with Yoga Medicine teacher Jenni Tarma. Jenni co-teaches the Yoga Medicine Spine Anatomy, Disfunc...
25 Pelvic Health with Melissa Oleson, DPT, CDNT, INHC
April 14, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBThese days we all understand the importance of a strong and supple core, but sometimes forget that the pelvic floor is an integral part of that support system. Today, we explore pelvic health with guest Melissa Oleson – a doctor of physical therapy and an Integrative Nutritional Health Coach as well as a registered yoga teacher. She is the founder of MSunn Yoga & Wellness, a mobile and virtual concierge physical therapy and wellness practice focused on helping people relieve pain, build st...
24 Yoga & Injury, Part 2
April 07, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBLast week we opened a conversation about yoga and injury. Tiffany and Rachel talked about the three main phases of healing, common mistakes made during the healing process, and what role therapeutic yoga can play. This week we continue the conversation, with Tiffany and Rachel now focusing on how teachers and students can reduce the potential for yoga injuries. In this episode, Tiffany and Rachel discuss whether or not to ask about injuries before class, poses and transitions they avoid or...
23 Yoga & Injury, Part 1
March 31, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBInjuries are, to some extent, inevitable in life. So when injuries do occur, when should we rest and when is the right time to reintroduce challenge? Today we explore this important question in the first of two episodes on the topic of yoga and injury. In today’s episode, Tiffany and Rachel provide context for the conversation by offering some interesting statistics on yoga and injury, then unpack the three phases of connective tissue healing as well as what to bear in mind at each stage o...
22 Fascia, Hormones & Training with Laura Philipp
March 24, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 81 MBToday’s guest Laura Philipp is a world-class professional athlete who has won 16 Ironman 70.3 races, 3 Ironman races and boasts the fastest Ironman debut time of all time for any woman. Laura was even invited to and participated in the legendary Hawaii Ironman, placing fourth at her first participation. She also has a very special way of training: she bases her training around her menstrual cycle and female physiology. In this episode, Laura talks with host Katja Bartsch about the benefits...
21 South Asian Teacher Panel with Rashmi Bismark MD MPH, Ashish Arora, Monisha Bhanote MD FCAP ABOIM and Pooja Virani
March 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBIn today’s episode, we bring together four yoga teachers with personal or family roots in different parts of India to talk about their experiences with yoga, while growing up and now. They offer their unique perspectives on practicing and teaching yoga in the modern context. Previous podcast guest Rashmi Bismark facilitates the conversation. Rashmi is a U.S.-trained physician, board-certified in both preventative medicine and public health, who blends eastern and western traditions in her ...
20 Health & Healing with Aisa Locsin
March 10, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBHave you ever stopped to consider what health is or what it truly means to be healthy in the context of your own life? Thanks to the upheaval of the pandemic, plus a recent injury, today’s guest Aisa Locsin has been forced to. Aisa’s lifelong love of moving, especially outdoors, lead to her challenging her body in a wide variety of athletic pursuits. She brought the same attitude to her yoga practice and her teaching. In this episode, she talks with Rachel about the challenges she has fa...
19 Fascia and Pain
March 03, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBToday Tiffany and Katja take a look at the cutting-edge new topic of fascia and pain. Pain is complex and recent research is showing just how relevant the fascial tissue is when we’re looking at pain. In this episode, Katja shares the findings of the latest research on changes in fascia that can contribute to pain. The pair discuss the difference between pain in the fascia versus pain in muscle tissues and potential causes of fascial pain. They also touch on how other aspects such as the l...
18 Optimize Stress to Boost Focus with Eding Mvilongo MScE, MD, FRCPC
February 24, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBToday we are reframing stress with Eding Mvilongo, an Anesthesiologist and Clinical Professor from Montreal Canada. Eding’s work is defined by the need to maintain focus under extreme pressure. She understands from both theoretical and practical standpoints which tools and techniques we can employ to help us maintain our attention despite distraction, even under duress. In this episode, Eding shares her favorite short- and longer-term tools for managing stress and maintaining focus – some ...
18: Optimize Stress to Boost Focus with Eding Mvilongo MScE, MD, FRCPC
February 24, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBToday we are reframing stress with Eding Mvilongo, an Anesthesiologist and Clinical Professor from Montreal Canada. Eding’s work is defined by the need to maintain focus under extreme pressure. She understands from both theoretical and practical standpoints which tools and techniques we can employ to help us maintain our attention despite distraction, even under duress. In this episode, Eding shares her favorite short- and longer-term tools for managing stress and maintaining focus – some ...
17 Empower Yourself & Your Community with Nicole Calhoun, PhD
February 17, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MBIf you have ever felt unwelcome, unheard, or disempowered, you will relate to the content of today’s conversation between Rachel and Nicole Calhoun, PhD. Nicole has an undergraduate degree in Biology, a PhD in molecular genetics, and years of experience as a post-doctoral researcher, but has pivoted to working as a yoga teacher and studio owner. After being told she “didn’t belong” in a yoga studio, Nicole was inspired to open her own space, becoming the change she wanted to see in her com...
16 Improve Your Sleep with Amy Sedgwick, MD, FACEP
February 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBLet’s dive into the world of sleep and its effects on our physical and mental health. Today’s guest, Dr. Amy Sedgwick, is a board-certified and practicing emergency physician and a yoga and meditation teacher – putting her in the perfect position to help us unpack the importance of sleep duration and quality from varied perspectives. In this episode, Amy and Rachel talk about how she found her calling and how both her colleagues and her patients benefit from healthy stress relief outlets l...
15 Shifting Persistent Pain with Marnie Hartman, DPT, CSCS
February 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBIn today’s episode, we unpack persistent pain with Marnie Hartman. Marnie has a doctorate in physical therapy and is a certified strength and conditioning coach as well as being a yoga teacher, putting her in a unique position to help us understand pain, particularly lasting or persistent pain, from varied perspectives. Marnie talks to Rachel about some of the myths and misconceptions around pain. She explains how the experience of pain is an output of the nervous system rather than an inp...
14 Fascia as a Sensory Organ
January 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBToday’s episode is all about fascia as a sensory organ. Whether you are a healthcare provider, body worker, or yoga teacher, it is so important to have all the information on this issue that we so often disregard. Listen in as Tiffany and Katja talk all about proprioception, take a look at interception and discuss how they relate to the fascial system and yoga practice. They explain the recent research on sensory nerves and point out how important is it for the body to be able to collect ...