Yoga for Grapplers: Building Strength, Flexibility & Resilience on the Mat

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Native Yoga Toddcast, Todd sits down with Mika Britt, Aurora Stoll, and Nati Eckersley of the Gi Squad Podcast to explore the powerful crossover between yoga and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Together they unpack how these two practices share deep roots in discipline, respect, and community while offering complementary tools for body control, balance, and mental focus.The conversation highlights the real advantages of cross-training yoga and grappling: improved flexibility and mobility for BJJ, stronger core stability, better injury prevention through clear communication on the mat, and the confidence that comes from consistent practice. The guests also share how the belt system in jiu-jitsu mirrors personal growth, teaching perseverance and resilience that transfer far beyond the gym—especially for women seeking empowerment through self-defense skills.This episode sets the stage for an upcoming collaborative Yoga for Grapplers class designed to blend the strategic movements of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with the strength, flexibility, and recovery benefits of yoga.Visit the Gi Squad here: https://www.youtube.com/@GiSquadPodcastCheck out: 👇8IN8 Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners Course Online- Learn 8 Limb Yoga in 8 Days - Get FREE coupon code for a limited time only (Regular price $88) https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/Practice with Native Yoga Online - New classes EVERY day - Use Code FIRSTMONTHFREE https://nativeyogacenter.teachable.com/p/today-s-community-classSubscribe to Native Yoga Center and view this podcast on Youtube.Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce’s website: bryceallynband.comand sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.Please email special requests and feedback to [email protected]://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/Support the showNative Yoga website: hereYouTube: hereInstagram: @nativeyoga Twitter: @nativeyoga Facebook: @nativeyogacenter LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin