{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/3d745b41-3dae-4e9f-8bd0-d48ea7d90b85/6407910a0c79dc00114b2f21?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Is stretching really good for you?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61433a0ff581aa62a3520e2a/1633450578484-970649ae89b3a1880791778ca0f23753.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We've noticed the pendulum swinging toward strength in recent years (not a bad thing), and we wanted to offer context for the counterpoint: Stretching. (BTW, This is a great companion to episode 288, 'How much strength does yoga really build?')</p><p><br></p><p>We take a big, contextual step back and look at:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>What is stretching?</li><li>What are the types of stretching?</li><li>What are some of the contraindications</li><li>Are there still benefits and if so, what are the most effective protocols for increasing flexibility?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>At the tail end of this episode, Andrea also interviews Genny Wilkinson, who is on the cusp of opening a brand new yoga and movement studio in the heart of London. Jason will be offering his hybrid 300-hour Advanced YTT there in 2023 so we were excited to learn all about Genny's vision for what promises to be a gorgeous, authentic community space.</p><p><br></p><p>Shownotes for this episode -- including links to the previous strength episode and to the London studio, Mission -- can be found at <a href=\"yogalandpodcast.com/episode291\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">yogalandpodcast.com/episode291</a></p>","author_name":"Andrea Ferretti"}