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Today's episode breaks down exactly what I do to move my body and why. It has taken me years and thousands of hours of education to get to the point where I am in my movement journey, so I want to share with you all exactly what I do.
0:00 Intro
1:04 My Exercise History
9:30 Thinking Critically About Exercise
14:00 Reducing Cardio and Why
16:18 Exercise Snacks
21:30 Why I No Longer do HIIT
23:10 What I Do Now
33:45 My Exact Weekly Breakdown
36:55 Conclusion
Questions? DM Dr. Lauren on Instagram @dr.lauren.yoga or email [email protected]
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In this episode we breakdown the science behind Myofascia Release, the claims that are made, and what the science actually says. I also touch on two areas that are commonly foam rolled, and my opinions on that, as well as how I use MFR clinically.
0:00 Intro
1:02 Claim 1: Foam Rolling Reduces Pain
13:22 Claim 2: MFR Melts Fascia Or Muscle Knots
21:09 Claim 3: MFR Improves Recovery
23:20 Long Term Benefits of MFR
28:04 Releasing the Psoas and IT Band
32:28 How I Use MFR
(Note: At 3:20 I say "lowering Pain Pressure Threshold" and that should say "INCREASING Pain Pressure Threshold")
Questions? DM Dr. Lauren on Instagram @dr.lauren.yoga or email [email protected]
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In this episode, we break down the science behind static stretching and discuss when it is beneficial and when other options might be better. If you're curious about why Dr. Lauren no longer stretches, then you're going to want to listen!
0:00 Stretching in the Media
2:05 Anatomy of Stretching
5:56 Nervous System Involvement
9:52 Is Stiffness Bad?
11:17 Strength Training vs. Stretching
13:10 Can Stretching be Harmful?
17:58 When is Stretching Good?
20:34 Practical Changes for your Practice
Questions? DM Dr. Lauren on Instagram @dr.lauren.yoga or email [email protected]
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This episode is focused on educating you in knee anatomy and biomechanics, as well as yoga poses that cause knee pain and what to do about it. As always, if you have questions you can contact me at [email protected] or on IG @dr.lauren.yoga ~
0:00 My experience with knee pain
5:31 Knee Anatomy & Biomechanics
10:41 Common Non-traumatic Injuries
12:48 Knee Pain in Skandasana
16:38 Knee Pain in Tree, Warrior 1, and Side Plank
21:55 Knee Pain in Broken Toe Pose
23:06 Knee hyperextension poses
24:20 Alignment in Warriors
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This episode breaks down the safety of a controversial transition: moving from Warrior 3 to Half Moon. Dr. Lauren discusses the biomechanics of the hip joint and the role of the acetabular labrum, as well as practical ways you can make this transition safe for you.
0:00 What is the argument?
1:13 Hip Anatomy and Role of the Labrum
3:33 Closed vs. Open Chain
4:31 Closed vs. Open Hip Poses in Yoga
6:55 So what causes labral tears?
8:51 The real reason yogis get labral tears
11:51 How to make this transition safe
IG: @dr.lauren.yoga
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This episode of Unstretched talks about Dr. Lauren’s experience with pain in her yoga practice and then breaks down the 4 main reasons that yoga causes pain and addresses ways to combat them.
0:00 - My Experience With Yoga Injuries
9:03 - 4 Ways Yoga Causes Pain
23:56 - Fixing These 4 Problems
Questions? Reach out via instagram @dr.lauren.yoga or email [email protected]
