Learn all about the term “stability” as it applies to the human body and movement!

Stability is a buzz term in the yoga, movement, and fitness worlds today, and it’s often used in multiple different ways to mean different things, which can make for a confusing and not well-understood concept.

In this episode, yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen cover the varying definitions and uses of this complex term, including:

• the biomechanical definition of stability
• core stability
• joint stability
• the relationship between stability & mobility
• dynamic vs. static stability
• internal vs. external perturbations
• …and much more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Jenni & Travis’ blog post they wrote in conjunction with this podcast episode

Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis

Yoga class & continuing ed course memberships on Jenni’s website

The Role of Core Stability in Athletic Function (Kibler et al 2006)

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram

Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.