Re-working our understanding of pain We do so many podcasts on pain because pain is a part of human life, which means it's bound to come up in training at some point or another (or all the time). Most of what we have been taught about pain is that pain = damage, pain...
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Over 200 interviews with the worlds most respected teachers and researchers available for FREE. Kathryn asks all the questions you have been curious about.
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Learn from yoga teachers, physiotherapists, researchers, and strength professionals
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Diverse topics to enhance your knowledge of the body and teaching
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260 Jules Mitchell: Do we actually need stability and proprioception training?
Why is a deadbug stabilizing, but a deadlift isn't? Today we welcome Jules Mitchell back to the podcast for a 5th or 6th time, we have lost count! Jules and Kathryn have been colleagues and friends for a number of years, and today they are talking about stability and...
259 Dr. Stephanie Carter Kelley: Pain is more than mechanics
The search for the root cause of pain We welcome back Dr. Stephanie Carter Kelley for a third time! In this episode Kathryn asks all about pain, and why it can be so complex and about more than just mechanics. Stephanie sheds light on how the brain creates pain as a...
Bonus Mini Episodes
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This free course includes an hour of content broken down into four videos. Kathryn breaks down pushing and pulling, training the knees to go over the toes, and why co-contractions are awesome. She also leads you through a quick class to tie it all together.
Bonus Episode 15
How much weight should I be starting with?
May 5, 2021
Bonus Episode 14
Bonus: Why are single-leg squats so hard?
April 21, 2021
Bonus Episode 13
Bonus: Strength Training During Hard Times
April 7, 2021
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About Kathryn
Kathryn (she/her) has been teaching yoga and movement since the age of 17. Growing up in her mother’s (Diane Bruni) yoga studio she has been learning about mindful movement her entire life. In 2012 Kathryn started exploring other modalities including powerlifting, gymanstics, and various forms of strength based exercise. She has completed a professional pain science mentorship with physiotherapist Neil Pearson, has interviewed some of the worlds top researchers and teachers for her podcast, has taught workshops in over 10 countries, and is currently writing a book.
About Kyle
Kyle Pichie (he/him) has been teaching strength and conditioning since 2004, he has taught CrossFit, personal training, group fitness and youth weightlifting. Kyle completed Kathryn’s YTT in 2014 and combines elements of his strength background with a more mindful and inclusive approach to exercise. He has years of experience training people in a gym setting and offers a fun and challenging workout approach. Kyle also runs the technology side of Mindful Strength, since 2019 he has taken over everything from shooting classes to video editing, and podcast production.
About Christopher
Christopher is a movement instructor, mental health professional, and Mindful Strength admin coordinator. He has worked in the field of mental health and addictions for over a decade and roots his teaching in that experience – placing a strong emphasis on practices that respect, support, and encourage an individual’s innate resilience.
Christopher teaches with the hope of helping people rebuild a connection to their bodies, expand their range of (e)motion, and enhance their capacity to handle tough life events. He’s passionate about building spaces that promote a sense of courage, safety and, self-compassion.
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