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Language, Fear, & Science in the Yoga Studio w/ Matthew Huy, MSc

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Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by Matthew Huy, MSc to discuss his recent dissertation: “Language, Fear, and Science in the Yoga Studio”. Matthew is a longtime yoga teacher and an anatomy and physiology teacher in yoga teacher trainings worldwide. He also holds a master’s degree in Exercise Science and is the co-author of the book The Physiology of Yoga, published by Human Kinetics in June 2022.

Points of discussion include:

  • How can the yoga world improve its scientific literacy?
  • What type of content has historically been included in yoga anatomy/physiology modules of yoga teacher training programs?
  • The fact that nearly all popular yoga anatomy books do not include scientific references
  • What is the hierarchy or pyramid of scientific evidence?
  • The impact that the infamous New York Times article How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body by William Broad had on societal perceptions of yoga
  • What is a nocebo and how is it different from a placebo?
  • Do forward folds in yoga cause “yoga butt” (proximal hamstring tendinopathy)?
  • Is placing the foot on the knee in tree pose (vrksasana) injurious?
  • If we flex and extend our spine repeatedly, can it snap like a credit card?
  • The research-based connection between psychological beliefs and pain
  • The potential that yoga teachers have to influence students’ beliefs via the language they use when teaching
  • Should pain be avoided during exercise?
  • …And much more!

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


Resources mentioned in this episode:

Order Matt Huy and co-author Andrew McGonigle’s book The Physiology of Yoga

Matt Huy’s website / Instagram
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

New York Times article: How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body

Huffington Post article: Stop Stretching Your Hamstrings!

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website /

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Chapters

1. Language, Fear, & Science in the Yoga Studio w/ Matthew Huy, MSc (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast (00:14:39)

3. (Cont.) Language, Fear, & Science in the Yoga Studio w/ Matthew Huy, MSc (00:15:24)

4. [Ad] My Fit Tribe (00:31:08)

5. (Cont.) Language, Fear, & Science in the Yoga Studio w/ Matthew Huy, MSc (00:31:55)

50 episodes

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Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen are joined by Matthew Huy, MSc to discuss his recent dissertation: “Language, Fear, and Science in the Yoga Studio”. Matthew is a longtime yoga teacher and an anatomy and physiology teacher in yoga teacher trainings worldwide. He also holds a master’s degree in Exercise Science and is the co-author of the book The Physiology of Yoga, published by Human Kinetics in June 2022.

Points of discussion include:

  • How can the yoga world improve its scientific literacy?
  • What type of content has historically been included in yoga anatomy/physiology modules of yoga teacher training programs?
  • The fact that nearly all popular yoga anatomy books do not include scientific references
  • What is the hierarchy or pyramid of scientific evidence?
  • The impact that the infamous New York Times article How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body by William Broad had on societal perceptions of yoga
  • What is a nocebo and how is it different from a placebo?
  • Do forward folds in yoga cause “yoga butt” (proximal hamstring tendinopathy)?
  • Is placing the foot on the knee in tree pose (vrksasana) injurious?
  • If we flex and extend our spine repeatedly, can it snap like a credit card?
  • The research-based connection between psychological beliefs and pain
  • The potential that yoga teachers have to influence students’ beliefs via the language they use when teaching
  • Should pain be avoided during exercise?
  • …And much more!

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


Resources mentioned in this episode:

Order Matt Huy and co-author Andrew McGonigle’s book The Physiology of Yoga

Matt Huy’s website / Instagram
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

New York Times article: How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body

Huffington Post article: Stop Stretching Your Hamstrings!

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website /

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. Language, Fear, & Science in the Yoga Studio w/ Matthew Huy, MSc (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast (00:14:39)

3. (Cont.) Language, Fear, & Science in the Yoga Studio w/ Matthew Huy, MSc (00:15:24)

4. [Ad] My Fit Tribe (00:31:08)

5. (Cont.) Language, Fear, & Science in the Yoga Studio w/ Matthew Huy, MSc (00:31:55)

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