Welcome to the Punx Unite Podcast. Where we discuss alternative health + wellness practices for those of you who are looking to find balance in both body and mind, but don’t feel you fit into the socially constructed definition of what it means to be fit + healthy.

Hosted by Jo, a Punk Rock Yoga Teacher and Breathwork Coach, the Punx Unite Podcast aims to give you the information you need so that you feel uplifted and supported in your adventure to find physical and mental balance.

So, if you want to learn the ins and outs of what causes physical and mental tension, anxiety, and stress and ways to overcome them. Then this is the podcast for you. Each episode covers one of these topics and how Yoga + Movement-based practices and the science behind them can help. 

Music by Jake from Sunliner https://instagram.com/sunlinerband

Being fit and healthy goes much deeper than surface level. Yet, we’re told by society that the epitome of “fit and healthy” is about how you look and the lifestyle that you lead.

Take the Yoga industry, for example. 

This boomed in western society in the late 90s and 00s.

An ancient practice of southern India that overtime was commercialised and a lifestyle created promoting elitism, the Yoga body, a range of athleisure, and labels and ideals that excluded anyone who didn’t fit.

I don’t believe that when it reached the west in the late 19th century, it was ever intended to evolve in this way. Still, I’m afraid this is just another example of bullshit ideals being forced upon us by the Patriarchy.

The Patriarchy seeps into every aspect of our life. I mean, it’s just so deep-seated in our culture that I’m not sure I’ll be able to unlearn everything before I die (hopefully of old age).

“So what about Punk Rock Yoga then?”

Over the years, I’ve been asked many things about Punk Rock Yoga:

• What makes Punk Rock Yoga different?
• How is it even still Yoga?
• Isn’t it just another gimmick like goat or puppy yoga?

And while I do teach it to punk music at festivals and special events, which is considered by some to be un-Yogic, it is so much more than that.

It’s taken me years to feel comfortable speaking about my true meaning of Punk Rock Yoga, and this is what this episode is all about.

Resources:

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Disclaimer: The host of this podcast is not a medical physician or doctor, nor do they claim to be. The information, knowledge, and content shared in this podcast are not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis, or treatment. We advise you to consult your doctor or qualified healthcare provider if you have any health concerns.

Ah, so you experience mental and physical tension, huh? Well, you're in luck because, in this episode of the Punx Unite Podcast, I'm sharing the ins and outs of physical and/or muscle tension, its relationship to mental processes, how to take a holistic approach to releasing physical tension, and a list of techniques to try so that you can improve your mental wellness. 

In this episode, you will learn: 

1. How muscle tension is caused by psychological experiences such as emotions.

2. The relationship between performing a mental task and tension in the body.

3. How to release physical or muscle tension.

Here's a breakdown of what is covered:

• What is physical tension
• How does tension effect the body
• The relationship between physical and mental tension, answering the question "can physical tension cause anxiety?"
• Is tension physical or psychological
• How to release physical tension

Resources:

• Conrad, Ansgar, and Walton T. Roth. “Muscle relaxation therapy for anxiety disorders: It works but how?” Journal of Anxiety Disorders, vol. 21, no. 3, 2007, pp. 243-264. Science Direct, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0887618506001174.
• “Progressive muscle relaxation.” Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_muscle_relaxation. Accessed 6 October 2022.
• Roman-Liu, D., et al. “The influence of mental load on muscle tension.” PubMed, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23713612/. Accessed 6 October 2022.
• “Stress effects on the body.” American Psychological Association, 1 November 2018, https://www.apa.org/topics/stress/body. Accessed 6 October 2022.
• Wegner, Daniel M., et al. “Ironic effects of trying to relax under stress.” Behaviour Research and Therapy, vol. 35, no. 1, 1997, pp. 11-21. Science Direct, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0005796796000782?via%3Dihub.

Subscribe to the Timely Thought Newsletter: https://timelythought.jodelacourt.com

Music by Jake from Sunliner https://instagram.com/sunlinerband

Disclaimer: The host of this podcast is not a medical physician or doctor, nor do they claim to be. The information, knowledge, and content shared in this podcast are not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis, or treatment. We advise you to consult your doctor or qualified healthcare provider if you have any health concerns.