✏️Where Pain Science & Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Intersect

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a psychological theory that arranges human needs in a pyramid. It suggests that people strive to meet five levels of needs: physiological (food, water), safety (shelter, security), love and belonging (relationships), esteem (self-worth), and self-actualization (fulfillment of potential). As each lower need is satisfied, individuals pursue higher ones. This model…

✏️An Injured Yoga Teacher. Wait, Are We The Problem?

The practice isn’t the problem. In fact, the practice is the solution (not asana, the ‘other’ bit) We may actually be the problem… who recognises this arc either as your own journey or someone who know?     We start going to yoga classes. We go a LOT. Going to yoga defines us and we…

✏️Debunking The Myth: Bodyweight & Joint Pain

Debunking the Myth: Bodyweight and Joint Pain Joint pain can be a debilitating condition that affects individuals of all ages, sizes and backgrounds. It is a common belief that bodyweight plays a significant role in the onset and development of joint pain. However, recent research suggests that bodyweight alone is not the sole cause or…

✏️Movement & Pain: Is More Better Or Worse?

It is a common misconception that more of anything is ‘better’. However, when it comes to exercise and indeed yoga, there is a strong case for less is more. Pushing into shapes and poses on the yoga mat can be a counter productive stress signal to the body, whereas backing off, building your stretch tolerance…