{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63d8372d8368e20010ca45db/68f560d380f2667740f18ac4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"We Need to Talk About Twists","description":"<p>This week, we’re talking all about <em>twisting, </em>but not before diving into changing seasons, finding motivation, the importance of sleep, and Bradshaw’s dating life. Naturally, there’s also a big tangent on <em>Brahmacharya</em> and semen retention (yes, we went there).</p><p>Then we get into the details of twisting: the misunderstood anatomy, where movement actually comes from, and how to execute it safely in your spine. We unpack bad twist assists, alignment cues, extremes in practice, and the energetic side of things.</p><p>Giana shares practical cues for helping students twist effectively, highlighting shoulder mobility and spinal isolation, while Bradshaw goes on a tangent about hating seated twists, disliking seated poses in general, and dealing with SI joint discomfort.</p><p>There’s also a good rant about the myth of “detoxing” through twists and some musing about the energetic movement behind them. It’s a mix of anatomy, philosophy, and a whole lot of curious conversation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to support our podcast?</strong> <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/c/CAYAYogaSchool\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join our Patreon for extra content</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>** </strong><a href=\"https://cayayogaschool.com/pages/300-hour\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM</strong></a><strong> **</strong></p><p><br></p><p>🌊 <strong>Upcoming Retreats</strong></p><ul><li>\t<a href=\"https://cayayogaschool.com/pages/mexico\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Todos Santos, Mexico Retreat: December 4-8, 2025&nbsp;</a></li><li>\t<a href=\"https://cayayogaschool.com/pages/teachers-retreat\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nicaragua Yoga Teachers Retreat: February 2026</a></li><li>\t<a href=\"https://cayayogaschool.com/pages/starved-rock-retreat\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Starved Rock Retreat: June 12-14, 2026</a></li><li>\t<a href=\"https://cayayogaschool.com/pages/italy-retreat\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Amalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026&nbsp;</a></li><li>\t<a href=\"https://cayayogaschool.com/pages/portugal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>📚 <strong>Read the Podcast Blog:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://thefunnythingaboutyoga.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Funny Thing About Yoga</em> on Substack</a></p><p><br></p><p>📲<strong> Follow Us</strong></p><p>Podcast: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thefunnythingaboutyoga\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@thefunnythingaboutyoga</a></p><p>School: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cayayogaschool\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cayayogaschool</a></p><p>Hosts: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/gianagambino\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@gianagambino</a> &amp; <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bradshawwish\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@bradshawwish</a></p><p><br></p><p>🌐 <strong>More Links</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.gianayoga.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">gianayoga.com</a></p><p><a href=\"https://bradshawwishyoga.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">bradshawwishyoga.com</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.cayayogaschool.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">cayayogaschool.com</a></p>","author_name":"C.A.Y.A. Yoga School"}