Is Ashtanga a Cult? And the Value of Strength Yoga Meets Movement Science

In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen cover a ton of ground regarding yoga, strength, and movement, including these hot-button topics (and more!):
Is Ashtanga Yoga a cult?Are repetitive movement activities a bad idea?4 distinct phases that a movement science-based yogi might go through on their yoga journey over timeThe common tendency to see yoga as a magical practice that offers everyone everything they needHow a strength training practice can be about so much more than aesthetics and how we lookIs adding resistance bands and weights to a yoga practice a good way to get strong?And tons 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: Physical Touch in Yoga: Do Teachers & Students Agree?
To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram
Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.
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