Language, Fear, & Science in the Yoga Studio w/ Matthew Huy, MSc

This podcast episode explores the intersection of language, fear, and science in the yoga world. The importance of scientific literacy in yoga and the need for evidence-based teaching is emphasized. The episode delves into the hierarchy of evidence in research, the complexities of understanding pain, the impact of negative news on perceptions of yoga's safety, the power of expectations on health, the influence of language on pain perception, and the inconsistencies in warnings about certain yoga poses. The conversation also addresses claims about yoga-related injuries and the development of hamstring tendinopathy. The role of fear in influencing perception and behavior is highlighted, along with the significance of language used by yoga teachers and clinicians. The episode concludes by discussing a resource and book that fill gaps in yoga education and the importance of reading scientific literature to enhance scientific literacy in the yoga world.