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: Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis created by Jenni & Travis Article: Effect of restorative yoga vs. stretching on diurnal cortisol dynamics and psychosocial outcomes in individuals with the metabolic syndrome Article: The Rise of Online Yoga To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.