The Great Wild Thing Debate

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 thingThe controversial kerfuffle about wild thing in the yoga communityThe 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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