In the week's podcast episode, I chat with Trisha Durham. With over two decades of experience in ashtanga vinyasa yoga, Trisha has transitioned from a traditional yoga teacher to a multifaceted movement trainer. Her journey began when she was faced burnout and physical pain, realizing that relying solely on yoga for all her movement needs was not enough and the rigid emphasis on flexibility and alignment did not align with the inclusive and sustainable practice she envisioned.
It wasn't until she started strength training in her 40s, specifically barbell training, that she experienced lasting relief from her debilitating back pain that had persisted in spite of decades of practicing yoga.
In this conversation, we discuss the importance of movement variety and specifically strength training for women's they age—a population that has historically been deterred from or not exposed to lifting heavy weights. We also highlight the misconceptions around flexibility, discuss the benefits of barbell training, and encourages listeners to consider strength training as a modality to enhance longevity, improve mobility, and aid in injury prevention.
It's never too late to start strength training!
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