While the word stress tends to have a negative connotation, a degree of stress is vital for our everyday functioning and survival.
Read moreCan Our Spinal Discs Actually Slip?
Let’s take a look at the inner workings of our spine and discuss the latest research on this fascinating area.
Read moreIs Moving Between Internal and External Hip Rotation Bad for the Joint?
My take on this somewhat controversial topic is that many of the correlations that are made between specific hip movements and specific hip pathologies are anecdotal, i.e. based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.
Read moreIs it Really that Bad to Take Your Knee Beyond Your Ankle in Warrior?
Your brain and nervous system are hardwired at a primal level to be constantly on the lookout for anything that is perceived to be threatening. That threat may come in the form of an injury, what you read online about the human body, or in the words that your yoga teachers use.
Read moreIs it Bad to Lock Our Elbows During a Yoga Practice?
Do you cringe when a student in your class hyperextends their elbows in Table Top Pose? Let’s start by clarifying the differences between locking the elbow and hyperextending the elbow.
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