Posts by Yogi Aaron
How to Stop Being A Judgemental Asshole + find peace within
Are you tired of feeling like an asshole and wondering how to stop being judgemental? Do you constantly make negative assumptions about others and feel disconnected from those around you? Whether it’s judging our own abilities or criticizing others, judgmental behavior can undermine our yoga practice and our relationships with others. Now for some good…
Read MoreDoes Being Flexible Make You a ‘Good Yogi’ ?
When many people think of yoga, there is an association with very bendy, thin women in spandex clothing. There also might be an association with gym culture and phrases such as “Push through the pain!”, “No pain, no gain”, or “Pain is a state of mind”. Whether you are a seasoned yogi, gym goer, or…
Read MoreHow to Heal From Within Through Fasting
For hundreds of years, fasting has been a practice used amongst many cultures to heal the body and nourish the soul. In simple terms, fasting is the refrainment from eating (and sometimes drinking) for extended periods of time. The reason behind fasting is often for the purpose of achieving a certain level of spiritual strength…
Read MoreSTOP Stretching To Live A Pain-Free Life
When it comes to yoga, the very first excuse people come up with is: “Oh, I have to be flexible to do that!” Or even worse: “Oh, I can’t do yoga, I can’t even touch my toes!” According to research, in the United States, more than 60% of folks start yoga to get more flexible.…
Read MoreWhy Stretching May Not Be As Great As You Think
Over the last few years, the debate to stretch or not to stretch has been a heavy topic of discussion. Many of us have grown up with the belief that stretching before and after a workout is a great way to prepare the body to move and then recover after we sweat. However, what if…
Read MoreYoga Postures to Reset the Pelvic Floor For Better Alignment
Do you suffer from lower back pain? What about neck pain or even jaw pain? If so, chances are you may have a tilted pelvis! Pain within and around the pelvis is a common issue that many people around the world suffer from. As a foundational bone of the body, the pelvis is an essential…
Read MoreWe Need More Radical Diversity In the Yoga Community
It’s challenging to have a conversation around the lack of diversity in the yoga community. Yoga can be a powerful tool on your journey to empowerment, healing, and awareness. But for a practice that has unity and oneness at its core, the walls of accessibility remain to be as complicated as ever. It’s uncomfortable, because…
Read MoreCultivating Gratitude: How To Live In Gratitude Each Day
Learning how to live in gratitude can feel like an elusive pursuit… In our increasingly fast-paced and demanding world, smartphones dominate our attention, busyness has become a badge of honor, and distractions lurk at every turn. It’s all too easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life — and lose…
Read MoreWhy Don’t I See Homeless People And Do More To Help?
Homeless people are everywhere, but I do not see them. I am originally from Vancouver, and the statistics of homeless people there are staggering. And I am left wondering, what is the government doing to help homeless people? But I never really see them. I never see homeless people. Something that has haunted since I…
Read MoreThe Garden of Karma: Let the Seed Take
During the One Month Immersion Yoga Teacher Training here at Blue Osa, I began the morning with a discussion on Karma, particularly the practice and patience that is needed for us to reap the benefits of the seeds we sow, as well as the importance of being honest with ourselves in our practice. To explain…
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