11: Are emotions stored in the hips?
About this episode
Matt explores the claim that emotions and trauma are stored in the hips, debunking this myth with scientific evidence.
Matt explores the popular claim that emotions and trauma are stored in the hips. Drawing on his background as a yoga teacher and anatomy educator with a master's in exercise science, he reviews scientific evidence to debunk this myth. The episode discusses how oversimplified views on trauma can create unnecessary fears and misconceptions, emphasizing the importance of precise language in yoga teaching. Additionally, Matt explains the real impacts of trauma on the brain and nervous system and ...
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