Stability: Clearing Up a Confusing Term‪!‬ Yoga Meets Movement Science

Learn all about the term “stability” as it applies to the human body and movement!
Stability is a buzz term in the yoga, movement, and fitness worlds today, and it’s often used in multiple different ways to mean different things, which can make for a confusing and not well-understood concept.
In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen cover the varying definitions and uses of this complex term, including:
the biomechanical definition of stabilitycore stabilityjoint stabilitythe relationship between stability & mobilitydynamic vs. static stabilityinternal vs. external perturbations…and much more!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
Jenni & Travis’ blog post they wrote in conjunction with this podcast episode
Article: The Role of Core Stability in Athletic Function (Kibler et al 2006)
To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram
Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.
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