Stability: Clearing Up a Confusing Term!

Learn all about the term “stability” as it applies to the human body and movement!Stability is a buzz term in the yoga, movement, and fitness worlds today, and it’s often used in multiple different ways to mean different things, which can make for a confusing and not well-understood concept.In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen cover the varying definitions and uses of this complex term, including:the biomechanical definition of stabilitycore stabilityjoint stabilitythe relationship between stability & mobilitydynamic vs. static stabilityinternal vs. external perturbations…and much more!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 newsletterJenni & Travis’ blog post they wrote in conjunction with this podcast episodeArticle: The Role of Core Stability in Athletic Function (Kibler et al 2006)To 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!