What do you think of when we talk about the spine in yoga? Probably anatomy, the spine in Asana, posture, age of the spine, backbends and more. But mostly we end up staying in the physical , western view of the spine in yoga. But according to yogis, the spine is so much more than just the physical spine. There is the Sukshma (subtle ) spine that is expansi ... Show More
Jun 7
What Most Yoga Teachers Get Wrong About Preparing for Pranayama
Most yoga teachers are taught that chest opening is the key to better pranayama, but what if that’s actually the last thing to focus on?In this solo episode, I share the five areas of asana practice that matter most when preparing the body for pranayama. We explore lung anatomy, ... Show More
19m 6s
May 31
Vishoka Meditation- The Yogic Practice for Moving Beyond Sorrow with Ishan Tigunait
What is Vishoka Meditation, and how can it help us move beyond sorrow? I sit down with Ishan Tigunait of the Himalayan Institute to discuss consciousness, breath, meditation, and the deeper purpose of yoga practice.Episode Highlights:Himalayan tradition and lineageUnderstanding c ... Show More
46m 32s
May 24
Stop Calling It Ocean Breath — The Truth About Ujjayi Pranayama with Andrew McGonigle
I’m joined by Andrew McGonigle for a deep dive into Ujjayi Pranayama, the breath technique often called “ocean breath.” We explore the anatomy, nervous system effects, breath retention, and why Ujjayi is far more nuanced than most modern yoga classes make it seem.Episode Highligh ... Show More
43m 47s
Aug 2025
SCP Mini Podcast: Thoracic Spine Linchpin To Chronic Neck And Back Pain
The thoracic spine is one of the most overlooked keys to resolving chronic neck and back pain. Acting as the central anchor between the cervical and lumbar regions, it influences posture, breathing, rib motion, and spinal stability. When the thoracic spine becomes stiff or restri ... Show More
11m 29s
Jan 2025
Exploring the Cosmos of Low Back Pain: From Astronauts to Everyday Life with Daniel Belavy
<p>In Episode 72 of the Physiotutors podcast, we interview Dr. Daniel Belavy, a professor with a prolific research background in muscle, bone, and joint health, specifically focusing on low back pain. The discussion explores various aspects of back pain research, including disk h ... Show More
56m 37s
Sep 2025
Lower back pain: causes, treatment, and prevention of lower back injuries and pain | Stuart McGill, Ph.D. (#287 rebroadcast)
View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Stuart McGill is a distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo and the chief scientific officer at Backfitpro where he specialize ... Show More
2h 31m
Apr 2025
Shapes Of The Spine - Lateral Flexion
Today's episode kicks off a mini series diving into the different shapes the spine makes in Pilates, exploring the planes of movement, the muscles involved in making the shape, and where we see this movement in our Pilates exercises. The star of the show today is lateral flexion, ... Show More
21m 56s
Jul 2024
Build a Strong, Pain-Proof Back | Dr. Stuart McGill
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Stuart McGill, Ph.D., a distinguished professor emeritus of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo and a world expert on spine anatomy and physiology, back pain, and rehabilitation. We discuss the most common sources of back pain, how ba ... Show More
2h 52m
Oct 2025
Anatomical Terminology In Pilates
Sometimes it may feel like your Pilates teacher is speaking in another language when you hear words like supine, abduct, external rotation, or hip flexion. Don't worry! Tune in to this episode to learn the anatomical terms you may hear in your Pilates classes and what they mean!I ... Show More
16m 22s
Apr 2025
Why do so many people have back pain? Do monkeys have the answer?
This week, Kevin explores how our evolution from quadrupeds to bipeds may be the root cause of chronic back pain. He shares his own injury experience and examines how our spine’s design, combined with modern habits like prolonged sitting, contributes to discomfort, plus tips to k ... Show More
13m 56s