Is Restorative Yoga Truly De-Stressing?

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss a controversial study that found that stretching was more de-stressing than restorative yoga. Could this assertion possibly be true?Points of discussion include:The temptation to make definitive conclusions based on the results of a single studyWhat is the “stress response” (a biological process in the human body)?What’s the relationship between restorative yoga and the stress response?What’s the relationship between exercise in general and the stress response?Foundational tips for reading and analyzing a research articleWhat did the researchers in this study do, and what did they find?What are some practical applications we yoga practitioners might take away from this study?…And much more!Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!Resources mentioned in this episode:Jenni’s email newsletterStrength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & TravisOnline yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with JenniStrength for Yoga email newsletterArticle: Effect of restorative yoga vs. stretching on diurnal cortisol dynamics and psychosocial outcomes in individuals with the metabolic syndromeArticle: The Rise of Online YogaTo find out more about Travis Pollen: website / InstagramMusic used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.Support the show**Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!