Artwork

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.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

The Surprising Science of Asymmetry, Injury, & Yoga

1:27:52
 
Share
 

Manage episode 335506469 series 2994713
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.

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the topic of asymmetry in yoga, rehab, and fitness contexts.

Points of discussion include:

  • The nature of the major asymmetry that exists in Travis’ own body
  • Asymmetries with regard to body alignment
  • What is a leg length discrepancy?
  • How is a leg length discrepancy measured? How is it treated?
  • Are common treatments for leg length discrepancies and other minor body asymmetries evidence-based?
  • Can “correcting” body asymmetries have unexpected negative consequences?
  • Do we always need to do the same thing on both sides in our yoga sequences?
  • Do side-to-side asymmetries increase one’s risk on injury in athletic activities?
  • Do side-to-side asymmetries impair one’s performance in athletic activities?
  • Is there an ideal “push pull ratio” for upper body pushing vs. pulling exercises?
  • Does the upper body pushing/pulling imbalance in yoga predispose yogis to injury and pain?
  • Travis’ experience attending yoga classes in a body that was born missing half of one leg
  • …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

Article: Anatomic and Functional Leg-Length Inequality: A Review and Recommendation for Clinical Decision-Making (Knutson 2005)

Article: Does Lower-Limb Asymmetry Increase Injury Risk in Sport? A Systematic Review (Helme et al. 2021)

Article: The Relationship Between Asymmetry and Athletic Performance: A Critical Review (Maloney 2019)

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. The Surprising Science of Asymmetry, Injury, & Yoga (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast (00:18:12)

3. (Cont.) The Surprising Science of Asymmetry, Injury, & Yoga (00:18:57)

4. [Ad] My Fit Tribe (00:30:37)

5. (Cont.) The Surprising Science of Asymmetry, Injury, & Yoga (00:31:24)

50 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 335506469 series 2994713
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.

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the topic of asymmetry in yoga, rehab, and fitness contexts.

Points of discussion include:

  • The nature of the major asymmetry that exists in Travis’ own body
  • Asymmetries with regard to body alignment
  • What is a leg length discrepancy?
  • How is a leg length discrepancy measured? How is it treated?
  • Are common treatments for leg length discrepancies and other minor body asymmetries evidence-based?
  • Can “correcting” body asymmetries have unexpected negative consequences?
  • Do we always need to do the same thing on both sides in our yoga sequences?
  • Do side-to-side asymmetries increase one’s risk on injury in athletic activities?
  • Do side-to-side asymmetries impair one’s performance in athletic activities?
  • Is there an ideal “push pull ratio” for upper body pushing vs. pulling exercises?
  • Does the upper body pushing/pulling imbalance in yoga predispose yogis to injury and pain?
  • Travis’ experience attending yoga classes in a body that was born missing half of one leg
  • …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

Article: Anatomic and Functional Leg-Length Inequality: A Review and Recommendation for Clinical Decision-Making (Knutson 2005)

Article: Does Lower-Limb Asymmetry Increase Injury Risk in Sport? A Systematic Review (Helme et al. 2021)

Article: The Relationship Between Asymmetry and Athletic Performance: A Critical Review (Maloney 2019)

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. The Surprising Science of Asymmetry, Injury, & Yoga (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast (00:18:12)

3. (Cont.) The Surprising Science of Asymmetry, Injury, & Yoga (00:18:57)

4. [Ad] My Fit Tribe (00:30:37)

5. (Cont.) The Surprising Science of Asymmetry, Injury, & Yoga (00:31:24)

50 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Quick Reference Guide

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play