Shownotes Transcript
Since Jason so often emphasizes the importance of building strength -- especially along the posterior chain (back side) of the body, I get asked all the time, "What does Jason think about Yin yoga?" For the Season 1 Finale, we decided to take on this topic. Yin is a popular style of yoga that emphasizes long, passive holds of various (mostly floor-based) poses.
In that light, Jason and I talk about:
What happens to muscles when you stretch them passively for more than 60 seconds
Why it's never a good idea to stretch ligaments
Who might be a good fit for a regular Yin practice and who should be more cautious
Why it's important to include strength building practices, especially for the posterior chain, if you're going to regularly practice passive stretching
The most important type of strength for injury prevention, and some examples of how to do it
Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode147)
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