We often think of "exercise" as the yoga class after work, the morning job, or a weightlifting session. But there are many more ways to exercise, and one way often overlooked is Corrective Exercise, or the fitness practices designed specifically to correct weakness, tightness and imbalance in the body.

On this week's Yoga Talk Show, you'll learn about simple self-care techniques that can make a huge difference in your health.

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About the Guest

Brendan won World and National Collegiate powerlifting championships during his studies and went on to attain his Corrective Exercise Specialty from The National Academy of Sports Medicine. Brendan invented Posture PT back support that launched on Kickstarter recently. He is a practicing meditator under guidance of Sadhguru of the Isha Foundation, schooled in classical yoga and mysticism.

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Listen & Learn:

• Why Correct Exercise is a great choice for healing injuries
• Why stronger rather than gentler rehab routines might just be the best choice
• Why tight hip flexors can cause lower back pain
• What "autogenic inhibition" is and how it can help you with corrective exercise self-care
• How "the couch stretch" can help counteract the effects of chronic sitting
• How "the doorway stretch" can help open your upper body
• Why 1 minute of mobility per 30 minutes of sitting can make a huge difference

Nutritional Tip of the Week:

• Are there any good store bought Salad Dressings?

Links & References from the Show:

• Posture PT

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Information from the Show:

• Lucas´ Teaching Schedule