How Stretching REALLY Works

Thanks to YOGABODY Teachers College for sponsoring this video. Check out their science-based, online yoga certification courses. ____ How Stretching REALLY Works ____ In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the surprising influences that the nervous system has on flexibility and the adaptations that can occur with consistent stretching. He also goes over various reflexes as well as stretching protocols that tend to improve flexibility the most. ____ Cool Stuff Merchandise Codex Anatomicus Coupon Code for 20% OFF: IOHA20 ____ Video Timeline 00:00 - 00:59 Intro 01:00 - 01:12 Measuring Our Own Flexibility 01:13 - 03:15 Muscle Flexibility Translating to Improve Joint ROM. 03:16 - 04:33 Yoga in the Lab and YogaBody! 04:34 - 05:18 Specialized Stretch Receptors - Muscle Spindle