THE DAVID GREY REHAB PODCAST

#69 Jill Miller: Yoga, Hypermobility, & Relaxation Induced Anxiety Watch this episode on Youtube In this episode, we have Jill Miller, a disruptor in the yoga space with two decades of experience as a yoga therapist. She is the creator of Yoga Tune Up, a programming model that incorporates functional movement and self-massage using small grippy pliable balls. She is also the author of two books, including “Body by Breath”, and a contributor to a medical textbook called “Fascia, Function, and Medical Applications”. Jill shares her expertise on the mechanics of fascia and the respiratory diaphragm, and their global impact on all systems of the body. Time Stamps: (00:00:34) Yoga: Disruptive, Functional, Fascia (00:07:11) Improve body mapping and mobility. (00:13:36) Movement is key for recovery. (00:21:06) Relax, don’t fight tension. (00:24:30) Yoga can cause hypermobility. (00:33:30) Listen to your body. (00:38:51) Set realistic deadlines. (00:40:03) Writing a book is hard. (00:48:46) Relaxation leads to anxiety. (00:54:47) Relaxation requires practice. (00:59:19) Rebuild with awareness and support. (01:03:05) Breathe with diaphragm. (01:06:39) Train core muscles for balance. (01:13:29) Movement and breath are key. If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Connect with David Grey Rehab: Check out our new Foot & Achilles Rehab Program Grab one of the last tickets to our Montreal Workshop Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Listen to more podcast episodes Subscribe to our YouTube channel Visit the DGR Interactive platform! Connect with Jill: Visit her website  Follow her on IG Follow Yoga Tune Up on IG Upcoming Events: Body by Breath Online Immersion: 26th – 28th April Breathing Movement MasterClass with Katy Bowman – 8th May https://youtu.be/1x7L–ovVKA

Check out our new program: The Foot & Achilles Rehab Program.   Grab the last few spots at our MONTREAL  WORKSHOPS   If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!   Connect with David Grey Rehab: Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Listen to more podcast episodes Subscribe to our YouTube channel Visit the DGR Interactive platform! https://youtu.be/t1vMe8bTcmw

Check out our new program: The Foot & Achilles Rehab Program. Grab the last few spots at our DUBLIN & MONTREAL  WORKSHOPS In this episode of the David Grey Rehab Podcast, I team up with Peter Wright AKA Petey Performance for a tag team podcast, make sure to check to check out the Petey Performance pod here We talk about the psychology of coaching and training, language and cues, the negative transfer of training and much more. Episode Timeline – What you will learn: (00:00) – Podcast Intro (03:15) – Working with Ciara (05:48) – Having fun / Attracting the right people and the power of authenticity (10:51) – Your words are SO powerful (12:50) – Psychology and seminars (19:43) – Boredom, engagement and learning (25:06) – Building skills (movement is a skill) (28:55) – More reps or better cues? (32:18) – The top tier of skill development, professional athletes, patterns and mindset (35:14) – Biggest strength = biggest weakness? (39:08) – Thinking is not overthinking (43:05) – The DGR mission statement (46:08) – N.G.M.I (48:32) – Actions speak louder than words (52:35) – Please THINK (54:54) – Our job as coaches (57:17) – Negative transfer of training (1:05:34) – Narrow & Wide ISA’s (1:07:42) – The Irish Wonderboy + Imposter syndrome If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Connect with David Grey Rehab: Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Listen to more podcast episodes Subscribe to our YouTube channel Visit the DGR Interactive platform! Connect with Petey Performance: Peteys website Peteys instagram Peteys pod

Check out our new program: The Foot & Achilles Rehab Program. Grab the last few spots at our DUBLIN & MONTREAL  WORKSHOPS In this episode of the David Grey Rehab Podcast, I answer three great questions from our members and talk about the importance of rhythm, confidence in your work, and storytelling! Enjoy the pod! Episode Timeline – What you will learn: (00:00) – Podcast Intro (01:07) – Tyrone Workshop recap (tickets still available for DUBLIN & MONTREAL) (03:04) – PerformX London Presentation – Progressing plyos (07:10) – Q#1 “How useful is the thought process around strengthening the antagonist muscle to where you have pain?” (09:14) – With pain, anything could work – the body loves novel stimuli (12:34) – DONT FIGHT TENSION WITH TENSION (KEY DGR PRINCIPLE) (15:34) – Q#2 ‘How much do you use learnings from PHDs in the industry to design your programs?” (18:55) – Where does my thought process for patellar tendinopathy come from? (20:56) – Rhythm in rehab (23:36) –  Many researchers are not working with a particularly athletic or well trained population (30:54) – Q#3 “How long do you think you can keep creating new content & how long does it usually take someone to get to grips with the DGR system?” (44:00) – Barry Hearn PerformX talk and the power of storytelling   If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Connect with David Grey Rehab: Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Listen to more podcast episodes Subscribe to our YouTube channel Visit the DGR Interactive platform!

Dive into mobility, FRC, and coaching with Ian Markow. Topics include FRC roots in Jiu Jitsu, effortless efficiency, importance of breathing, and skill-based approach in training. Discussion on finding middle ground, specific vs general exercises, and online coaching advantages. Learn about unique training perspectives, unconventional techniques, and upcoming workshops and programs.

Check out our new program: The Foot & Achilles Rehab Program.   In this episode of the David Grey Rehab Podcast, I welcome back Keir Wenham Flatt for the second time. We spoke about Keir’s transition from coaching into the Business World and how to actually enjoy your job and life more.  I think you’re really going to enjoy this episode! You can listen to Episode 6 here.  If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Connect with David Grey Rehab: Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Listen to more podcast episodes Subscribe to our YouTube channel Visit the DGR Interactive platform! Connect with Keir Wenham Flatt:  Visit Strength Coach Network website Follow Keir on IG Follow Keir on Twitter https://youtu.be/h-gPcLYvkss

Check out our new program: The Foot & Achilles Rehab Program.   IIf you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!  Episode Timeline | What You’ll Learn:  (00:00) – Podcast Intro (05:50) – Australia trip and workshops (13:11) – Haircut statement / press release (14:19) – Business workshop with Jamie Smith (15:58) – Answering Petras question re DISTAL AND PROXIMAL TENSION (19:31) – The importance of the eyes and how I cue vision + Trust and bracing (22:26) – Midfeet, centering, breathing and trust (23:23) – Rugby players stiff arm. Co-contractions and distal tension (25:38) – Yoga, hyper mobility, gripping and grounding (30:54) – Pronation and midstance. Compression and expansion (33:58) Practical implementation – example of low back tension (35:49) – The importance of the feet. Building tension and collecting movement. (37:54) – Question 2: Is it important to understand the patterns of asymmetry in the human body? (43:34) – Assessments and seeing patterns (50:52) – Jiu Jitsu + Podcast Outro Connect with David Grey Rehab: Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Listen to more podcast episodes Subscribe to our YouTube channel Visit the DGR Interactive platform! R

Check out our new program: The Foot & Achilles Rehab Program. In this episode of the David Grey Podcast, David is joined live by Soisci Porchetta. Soisci is a movement teacher and the founder of ‘Human Patterns’. She is also one of Davids first teachers and if you listen very carefully you might hear her say that David is one of her best students. David and Soisci have an enlightening conversation about their own individual journeys, and what has changed since they last connected. They speak about Soiscis training with Ido Portal, Davids famous 60 second handstand, integration and improvisation, alignment and joy, morals and ethics of a coach, old and and longevity, her work with Fighting Monkey and so much more. If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!  Episode Timeline | What You’ll Learn: (00:00) – Podcast intro (01:00) – Soisci joins the podcast (02:42) – Online vs in person (06:10) – Predicting Soiscis analysis of Davids workshops (09:38) – Arriving in Sydney and working with Ido Portal (16:20) – Charisma and Infectiousness (18:49) – Typical training day with Ido (21:47) – Integration and improvisation (24:35) – Knees over toes (26:30) – Bringing movement to the masses (27:45) – David and Soiscis first meeting and Davids first muscle up (29:48) – Alignment, general population and joy. (32:27) – Davids world famous 60 second handstand (35:55) Mobility = sharing load through the system (43:14) – Turning 30! (48:30) – The morals and ethics of a coach (51:02) – Working with the elderly and longevity (54:05) – Longevity is for everyone (59:28) – What is Fighting Monkey (1:02:15) – Jiu Jitsu (1:06:00) – Making a new client safe, welcome and comfortable (1:10:45) – Fighting Monkey part 2 (1:17:22) – Independence, connection and Kung Fu Panda (1:20:00) – Patterns and plyometrics (1:22:49) – Take your time and dont be greedy (1:26:32) – The ambiguity of pain (1:29:32) – Podcast outro and recap Connect with David Grey Rehab: Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Listen to more podcast episodes Subscribe to our YouTube channel Visit the DGR Interactive platform! Connect with Soisci: Visit her website Instagram Resources mentioned: Fighting Monkey  Ido Portal

Check out our new program: The Foot & Achilles Rehab Program. In this episode of the David Grey Podcast, David is joined by Jason St Clair. Dr. St Clair is the owner of Rise Sports PT and Performance in Charleston SC. He a broad certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. In addition to practicing as a full time physical therapist he also serves as an Adjunct Professor for the Medical University of South Carolina DPT program. Outside of his clinical work he is an Assistant Cross Country and Track Coach for the Mount Pleasant Track Club. Dr St Clair has a special interest working with endurance athletes. His has experience working and consulting with youth teams, high school, collegiate and Olympic marathon athletes. You can visit Jasons website here If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!  Episode Timeline | What You’ll Learn: (00:00) – Podcast Intro (00:52) – Jason joins the podcast (02:19) – David speaks about track & field in Ireland compared to America (03:54) – Jason talks about the programming he sees for athletes (05:27) – Different athletes, different structures (07:11) – Youth athletes, rhythm & coordination (08:29) – The differences Jason sees with athletes & recreational runners (09:31) – What does Jasons assessment look like? (11:16) – Short term wins (13:44) – Davids Achilles heel (literally) (15:11) – Jason on manual therapy (17:52) – Are there better & worse manual therapists? (21:44) – Elbow issues and 10 Cryogun sessions (23:38) – More on Jasons assessments (24:55) – Looking at gait (27:52) – Jason and Katie (32:05) – Buy in from clients (34:28) – Finding the middle ground (35:37) – Structuring a runners training week post injury (41:32) – Jason on cleaning up the foot (46:35) – Knees (52:21) – Podcast Outro Connect with David Grey Rehab: Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Listen to more podcast episodes Subscribe to our YouTube channel Visit the DGR Interactive platform! https://youtu.be/jVO7ndDEooA

Check out our new program: The Foot & Achilles Rehab Program.   In this episode of the David Grey Podcast, David answers questions on building confidence WORKING with clients, finding motivation to continue our own education/development as coaches, buy in with clients and more. You don’t become confident by shouting affirmations in the mirror, but by having a stack of undeniable proof that you are who you say you are. If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!  Episode Timeline | What You’ll Learn: (00:00) –  Podcast intro  (02:26) – January roundup (04:48) – Australia trip & workshops (06:19) – Dealing with criticism online (09:50) – Building confidence in working with clients (16:08) – How to stay motivated and continue to improve as a coach (21:03) – Wages/earnings for coaches (27:45) – Getting buy in from other coaches and therapists (32:15) – Recap & outro Connect with David Grey Rehab: Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Listen to more podcast episodes Subscribe to our YouTube channel Visit the DGR Interactive platform! https://youtu.be/e5zjVt9JSVE