Fascia Myths & Fascia Facts Part 1: Can We Train Fascia?

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the topic of fascia in part 1 of a 2-part series. This first episode focuses on the questions:

1) What is fascia?

2) Can we specifically train fascia through active movement?

(Part 2 of this series focuses on the questions: Does Yin Yoga target fascia? And: Does myofascial release work?)

Points of discussion in this episode include:

Travis and Jenni’s personal backgrounds with the fascia communityThe “Fascial Fitness” system designed by Robert SchleipThe “Fuzz Speech” by Gil HedleyWhat is fascia?The 4 tissue types of the bodyA deeper dive into connective tissueHow is fascia related to connective tissue?Compressive vs. tensile connective tissueCan we treat/target fascia in an isolated, specific way?How can we train fascia through active movement?How does connective tissue transmit force?What is the stretch shortening cycle?How to tendons adapt to training?…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

Podcast episode: Should We Stop Teaching Yoga for Low Back Pain? w/ Paul Ingraham

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

Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni

Strength for Yoga email newsletter

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram

Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.

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