The Great Wild Thing Debate

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss wild thing – a yoga pose that many yoga practitioners have strong opinions about! Jenni and Travis discuss the anatomy and biomechanics of wild thing, as well as a controversial kerfuffle that happened in the yoga community surrounding this yoga pose a few years ago.

Points of discussion include:

• The anatomy & biomechanics of wild thing
• The controversial kerfuffle about wild thing in the yoga community
• The difference between “wear and tear” vs. “wear and repair”
• How would one go about researching the prevalence of yoga injuries in a scientific manner?
• Does injury prevention in yoga have more to do with alignment or preparation?
• How can we build strength to support wild thing?A brief intro to hip joint anatomy
• …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

Podcast episode: Are Headstand and Shoulder Stand the King and Queen of Yoga Poses? 

Podcast episode: Can We Prevent Yoga Injuries?

Article: How Common Are Yoga Injuries? The Science Weighs In 

Podcast episode: Language, Fear, & Science in the Yoga Studio

Podcast episode: Which Yoga Educators Should I Trust?

YouTube video: Where Should the Shoulder Blades Be In Down Dog?

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram

Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.

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