9: Holger Cramer on Yoga Injuries and Yoga for Depression
Matt welcomes Dr. Holger Cramer, a leading researcher in complementary and integrative medicine, to discuss the scientific evidence behind yoga's impact on health. They explore Dr. Cramer's extensive research on yoga's benefits for cancer patients, low back pain, asthma, and its role in mental health, particularly depression. The conversation delves into the safeness of yoga, comparing injury rates with other forms of exercise, and the complexities of studying yoga scientifically. Dr. Cramer emphasizes the importance of systematic reviews and meta-analyses in consolidating available evidence while addressing the challenges inherent in yoga research. The episode concludes with a peek into ongoing studies on post-COVID fatigue and the potential future direction of yoga research.
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Enlightened Anatomy with Matthew Huy
Enlightened Anatomy is a deep-dive into the worlds of anatomy, physiology, and science to inspire yoga teachers, yoga practitioners, and general movement nerds who want the latest science-based knowledge on exercise, health, and mindfulness.
Hosted by long-time yoga teacher and co-author of the popular book The Physiology of Yoga, Matthew Huy is on a mission to help yoga teachers feel more confident by truly understanding anatomy and physiology.
Tune in to hear scientists, authors, and top-level movement teachers discuss topics such as fascia science, lower back pain, hypermobility, posture, breathwork, and pain science! Every week, through solo and interview episodes,
This podcast is all about you, dear listener, going through the transformation of being confused by all of the different views and opinions out there to becoming a flourishing teacher or practitioner with the latest science-based information. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or a novice yogi with a curiosity about the wonders of the human body, you’ll enjoy learning from this podcast.
- No. of episodes: 10
- Latest episode: 2025-02-08
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