Which Yoga Educators Should I Trust?

Yoga Meets Movement Science

English - November 15, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB - ★★★★ - 92 ratings
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Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss helpful tips for how to discern whether or not to trust a source of information in the yoga, fitness, and rehab worlds.

Points of discussion include:

Concrete tips for how to think more scientificallyJenni and Travis’ personal experiences with being taught misinformation in trainings they’ve takenHow to look on the bright side about having been taught misinformation in the pastCommon biases we are all prone to that we should be aware ofWhat is “bro science”?What is pseudoscience?Common logical fallacies and examples of their use in the yoga, fitness, and rehab worldsTop takeaway tips for how to discern whether to trust a yoga, fitness, or rehab educator…And much more!

Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!

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

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram

Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.

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