Posts by Yogi Aaron
5 Incredible yoga poses for neck and shoulder pain relief
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, a push-up-like position with your body parallel to the…
Read MoreGet stress relief now with this meditation for insomnia and anxiety
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 feelings of stress and anxiety even when you’re doing the things you love,…
Read MoreTransform Your Fitness Routine with These 5 Pain-Free Exercise Tips
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 dangerous habit that will only worsen the underlying cause of the pain. And yet… 1 in…
Read MoreLiving Purposefully: How To Find Meaning In Life (Even When Life Is Hard)
“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 students is living purposefully. We all want direction and…
Read MoreYOGA EXERCISES TO OPEN THE HIPS: THE SHOCKING TRUTH NO ONE TALKS ABOUT
You might practice hip-opening yoga because someone once told you postures like Child’s Pose are essential to any well-balanced yoga flow. You might practice yoga exercises to open the hips because these postures feel undeniably delightful in the moment. Or you might practice hip-opening stretches because a LuluLemon-clad 20-something named Rain emphatically declared you should…
Read MoreDid Stretching Hijack Yoga? What You Need to Know About the Evolution of Yoga
Not quite sure how the evolution of yoga affects your practice today? Stick with me to discover surprising insights into yoga history — insights that might just change your entire outlook on yoga! In the lead-up to writing my latest book, Stop Stretching!, something like 4,856 people asked me: “How do you separate yoga from…
Read MoreYoga for Glutes: Unlock Your Body’s Hidden Strength With These 5 Easy Poses
Let’s talk about one of my favorite topics: yoga for glutes. Have you ever experienced lower back or knee pain during or after a yoga class? Do you struggle to maintain stability in standing poses, like Warrior II or Tree pose? Or maybe, like me, you’ve eagerly awaited a jog after a long day of…
Read MoreHOW TO RECLAIM YOUR LIFE FROM CHRONIC PAIN AND FINALLY LIVE PAIN-FREE
If you’re searching for how to live pain-free, I’m guessing you already know what it’s like to experience chronic pain. Maybe it started as a dull ache you ignored, but it gradually grew into a throbbing sensation that interfered with your daily activities, sleep, and mood. Or perhaps you had an acute injury that left…
Read MoreAYAMA™ 101: Change Your Life With This Revolutionary Approach to Yoga and Muscle Activation
Discover a revolutionary way to practice yoga that focuses on muscle activation, so you can improve your strength and stability and finally live pain-free. We sometimes talk about yoga and stretching like they’re the same thing, but they aren’t — yoga will change your life, but stretching will only increase your risk of pain and…
Read MoreHow Do I Make Myself Happy? The Simple Truth You Need To Know
How do I make myself happy? I pondered this question throughout my mid-30s… a time when debilitating neck pain was par for the course. I can vividly remember startling awake in the middle of the night, feeling like someone had driven a knife through my upper back. With pain radiating to my fingertips, I’d add…
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