Mindful Strength #5: Biomechanics of Strength Building
In this episode, Kathryn and Jules talk about what strength training is (and what it isn’t), strength training vs. general fitness, basic biomechanics, the practicality of learning anatomy and making sense of the research. If you are endlessly curious about exercise science and its application to moving and teaching, Jules’ insights into biomechanics and tissue adaptation will both excite and challenge the way you understand the body.
Lumbar Discs Thought Provoker
This post is another Thought Provoker inspired by the dissection course I led last month, this time focusing on the lumbar spine. Anatomy Labs for Yoga Teachers One of the reasons I return to the lab year after year is that no two labs are the same. While the...
Knee Ligaments Thought Provoker
This post is inspired by the dissection course I led last month. While I have substantial experience in the anatomy lab, being able to direct the curriculum myself is a special privilege I have worked hard to earn. Anatomy Labs for Yoga Teachers If you’ve...