Enlightened Anatomy with Matthew Huy
Enlightened Anatomy is a deep-dive into the worlds of anatomy, physiology, and science to inspire yoga teachers, yoga practitioners, and general movement nerds who want the latest science-based knowledge on exercise, health, and mindfulness.
Hosted by long-time yoga teacher and co-author of the popular book The Physiology of Yoga, Matthew Huy is on a mission to help yoga teachers feel more confident by truly understanding anatomy and physiology.
Tune in to hear scientists, authors, and top-level movement teachers discuss topics such as fascia science, lower back pain, hypermobility, posture, breathwork, and pain science! Every week, through solo and interview episodes,
This podcast is all about you, dear listener, going through the transformation of being confused by all of the different views and opinions out there to becoming a flourishing teacher or practitioner with the latest science-based information. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or a novice yogi with a curiosity about the wonders of the human body, you’ll enjoy learning from this podcast.
Enlightened Anatomy with Matthew Huy
Latest Episodes
15: In Defense of Vinyasa Flow
In Defense of Vinyasa Flow: Modern Yoga History and the Science of Exercise BenefitsIn episode 15 of the Enlightened Anatomy Podcast, host Matthew Huy defends strong vinyasa flow against claims that it’s “just gymnastics” or not “...
14: Why Your Heart Loves Yoga with Dr. Sarah Samaan
In this episode, Why Your Heart Loves Yoga with Dr. Sarah Samaan - Matthew Huy welcomes Dr. Sarah Samaan, a board-certified cardiologist with nearly 30 years of clinical experience, author of Best Practices for a Healthy Heart and co-aut...
13: The Pure Yogi Myth
Join the free workshop: subscribepage.io/yoga-money.In this episode of the Enlightened Anatomy Podcast, Matthew Huy explores the myth of the “pure yogi” — the unspoken belief that spiritual integrity and financial success are so...
12: Twists & detoxes, shoulderstands & thyroids
This episode, extracted from a recent webinar, focuses on whether twists detoxify the liver and whether shoulder stands stimulate the thyroid gland. Matt explores liver functions, the science behind detox diets, and the role of the thyroid glan...
11: Are emotions stored in the hips?
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 episo...
