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The problem with biohacking and the truth about heart health: Enlightened Anatomy Episode 14
Wake up at 4am. Take a cold shower. Expose your anus to sunlight. Be sure to buy my nutrition supplement — link in bio. Instagram is full of “biohacks” like the list above — and, yes, the anus-sun claim is a thing and, yes, there’s usually an affiliate link for some supergreens smoothie mix. But real science (as in, rigorously tested interventions using the scientific method, not “bro science”) consistently points to a different picture. For episode 14 of the Enlightened Anat
Matthew Huy
Apr 2332 min read


Do we really store emotions in our hips? A curious dive into yoga, trauma, and science
It’s a phrase you’ve surely heard in a yoga class because just about everyone says it: “We store trauma and emotions in our hips.” You’ll...
Matthew Huy
Aug 4, 20254 min read


How to understand yoga anatomy (without going to med school) while growing your yoga business (without burning out)
If you're a yoga teacher looking for trusted anatomy education, real-world business support, and a thriving professional community—you're...
Matthew Huy
Jul 1, 20253 min read


What is the difference between sex and gender?
Recently, the UK Supreme Court ruled that, in the context of the Equality Act 2010, the term “woman” shall refer to a biological woman...
Matthew Huy
May 20, 20254 min read


Do chakras, kundalini, and prana exist? Enlightened Anatomy Podcast Episode 10
Are chakras real? Can you see them? What is kundalini energy? This is the topic I delve into in episode 10 of the Enlightened Anatomy...
Matthew Huy
Feb 14, 202511 min read
Pain Resources
Here is a list of useful resources to learn more about pain. Useful resources for yourself or to share The Edge and the Buffer - Great...
Matthew Huy
Jan 8, 20251 min read


What is a muscle knot?
We have all probably experienced what is commonly called a muscle knot. Of course, a muscle cannot tie itself into a knot, so what can...
Matthew Huy
Dec 17, 20243 min read


Is it safe to practice inversions during menstruation?
“Let’s come into Shoulder Stand. If you’re on your cycle, just take Happy Baby pose instead.” This seems to be the standard advice from...
Matthew Huy
Aug 27, 20244 min read


A Scuba Diving Accident, the Gut, and the Cell Danger Response
Listen on your favorite podcast player Imagine being a relatively new scuba diver. You have a few dives in the temperate waters of the...
Matthew Huy
Jun 19, 20244 min read
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