by aaron | Sep 22, 2023 | Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation, Yoga
Most of my yoga students have a love-hate (or, let’s be honest, hate-hate) relationship with backbends… even after they learn the life-changing benefits of backbends. I get it. Before learning about AYAMA™ — a revolutionary approach to yoga that swaps stretching...
by aaron | Aug 22, 2023 | Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation
Before we can explore yoga poses for neck and shoulder pain, we’ve got to talk about the elephant in the room: chaturanga dandasana, or low plank pose. If you’ve ever attended a yoga class, chances are you’ve heard the cue to jump back into chaturanga dandasana,...
by aaron | Jul 22, 2023 | Meditation
An easy guided meditation for any time you’re struggling with insomnia or need to relieve feelings of anxiety and stress. Do you sometimes toss and turn at night, unable to quiet your racing thoughts even when you’re bone-tired? Do you experience nagging...
by aaron | Jun 22, 2023 | Yoga
Whether you’re an aspiring athlete, a sports enthusiast, or just fitness curious, one simple truth holds true: pain-free exercise is the foundation to a sustainable workout routine. Pushing through sharp pains while exercising isn’t just frustrating — it’s a...
by aaron | May 22, 2023 | Inspiration
“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Brothers Karamazov. In my decades-long career as a yoga teacher and retreat owner, I’ve found that one of the most pressing topics for my...