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The Yoga Nerds Blog


Flexibility vs Mobility: What Is the Difference in Yoga?
Is flexibility the same as mobility in yoga? Explore the biomechanics of passive and active range of motion, the influence of skeletal anatomy, and what scientific research reveals about stretching, strength and movement control. Discover how The Yoga Nerds' Somāntra™ Approach moves beyond idealised postures towards informed, individualised yoga teaching.
madhura bhagwat
10 hours ago12 min read


Fascia in Yoga: What Does Science Actually Tell Us?
What is fascia, and why has it become so prominent in contemporary yoga? Explore the science of connective tissue, hyaluronan, fascial gliding and stretching, alongside the limitations of current research. Discover how Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga differ physically and psychologically, and why the eight Somāntra™ principles encourage more thoughtful, anatomically informed and philosophically grounded yoga teaching.
madhura bhagwat
4 days ago11 min read
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