Whether we're looking to unwind from the stressors of modern work-life or optimize athletic performance with targeted practices, the notion of recovery is now well and truly entrenched in mainstream conversation. This lecture provides a broad overview of the physiological processes involved in recovery, and discusses the various yoga practices that can be used to promote and support those processes to optimize performance, function, and wellbeing.

Research Links:

• The effects of static and dynamic stretching on deep fascia stiffness: a randomized, controlled cross-over study, Warneke et al, 2024
• Comparison of Different Recovery Strategies After High-Intensity Functional Training: A Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial, Martínez-Gómez et al, 2022
• Immediate Effects of Myofascial Release Treatment on Lumbar Microcirculation: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial, Brandl et al, 2023