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Is Yoga Functional Movement?

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In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the confusing and not-well-defined term of “functional movement” and whether this term should be used to describe yoga. Topics covered in this episode include:

  • What does the term functional movement mean?
  • How is the term functional movement commonly used both in the yoga world and in the fitness/strength & conditioning world?
  • Are “pretzel”-like yoga poses non-functional?
  • Are isolated, single-joint movements non-functional, while compound, multi-joint movements are functional?
  • Is weight training in machines less functional than weightlifting with free weights?
  • Is functional movement a yes/no, black/white concept, or does it exist on a spectrum?
  • …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

Blog post: End Range Training: Does Closing the Gap Between Active and Passive ROM Prevent Injuries?

Instagram post: What is Functional Training?

Travis’ article on handstand walking

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram

Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.

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1. Is Yoga Functional Movement? (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast (00:18:00)

3. (Cont.) Is Yoga Functional Movement? (00:18:45)

4. [Ad] My Fit Tribe (00:31:03)

5. (Cont.) Is Yoga Functional Movement? (00:31:50)

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Content provided by Jenni Rawlings & Travis Pollen, PhD, Jenni Rawlings, and Travis Pollen. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jenni Rawlings & Travis Pollen, PhD, Jenni Rawlings, and Travis Pollen or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the confusing and not-well-defined term of “functional movement” and whether this term should be used to describe yoga. Topics covered in this episode include:

  • What does the term functional movement mean?
  • How is the term functional movement commonly used both in the yoga world and in the fitness/strength & conditioning world?
  • Are “pretzel”-like yoga poses non-functional?
  • Are isolated, single-joint movements non-functional, while compound, multi-joint movements are functional?
  • Is weight training in machines less functional than weightlifting with free weights?
  • Is functional movement a yes/no, black/white concept, or does it exist on a spectrum?
  • …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

Blog post: End Range Training: Does Closing the Gap Between Active and Passive ROM Prevent Injuries?

Instagram post: What is Functional Training?

Travis’ article on handstand walking

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram

Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.

Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

My Fit Tribe
Where each episode devles into unique experience and knowledge about body mind and spirit
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

**Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Is Yoga Functional Movement? (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast (00:18:00)

3. (Cont.) Is Yoga Functional Movement? (00:18:45)

4. [Ad] My Fit Tribe (00:31:03)

5. (Cont.) Is Yoga Functional Movement? (00:31:50)

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