#96: Stretching and yoga with Dr. Lauren Shelton
Some physical therapists, like myself and my guest, Dr. Lauren, are moving away from a stretching routine. Stretching in yoga could be doing you more harm than good, and Dr. Lauren discusses her novel approach to practicing yoga from a lens of improving stability rather than deeply stretching.0:00: Introduction 3:37: Dr. Lauren’s philosophy on Yoga 6:04: What is stability?7:45: What is alignment?9:35: Neutral spine 15:54: Stretching and flexibility 24:18: An adapted Yoga routine 28:54: Yoga for pain management 35:00: Is the industry moving into the direction of stability as opposed to flexibility?38:43: Yoga should not be the only mode of exercise in your routine 41:30: What if you enjoy stretching? 8 free Evlo classesFollow Dr. Shannon on IG14 day Evlo trial