No more backbends: Redefining yoga with Matt Phippen   In this episode of the Chrysalis Pod, co-hosts Dana and Eden meet with this week's guest Matt Phippen, as he shares his personal and professional journey from Montreal to his current homebase in Los Angeles, where he runs a chiropractic clinic with his husband (when he's not travelling the world). We discuss Matt's evolution in teaching movement and biomechanics, influenced by various disciplines such as Iyengar yoga and functional range conditioning, and the impact of postural restoration therapy on his approach to physical health. We also get into the importance of optimal breathing on overall health, the integration of modern physiotherapy insights into traditional yoga practices and common misconceptions about yoga's healing properties. Join Matt in The Course for his training, Redefining the Breath, November 22-24, 2024. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:16 Matt's Journey to Los Angeles 01:55 Virtual Studio and Teaching Focus 02:30 Meeting Kate Gillespie 05:33 Matt's Teaching Evolution 08:38 Discovering Postural Restoration 14:20 Breath Mechanics and Posture 20:11 Controversial Yoga Practices 22:58 The Challenge of Change in Yoga 23:46 Evidence-Based Yoga Practices 24:28 Yoga as a Healing Modality 25:45 Yoga and Pain: A Critical Perspective 27:04 The Misconception of Yoga's Benefits 29:51 Strengthening Over Stretching 31:31 Effective Hamstring Exercises 33:11 Upcoming Teacher Training 39:14 The Importance of Breath and Nervous System 43:14 Career Reflections   

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