MIRACLE CURE FOR SCIATICA? HERE’S THE #1 MYTH ABOUT SCIATICA (AND WHAT TO DO INSTEAD)
If you’ve ever experienced sciatic discomfort, you already know how agonizing it is to search for a miracle cure for sciatica as pain radiates through your lower body. You also know sciatic pain isn’t just a nuisance… it’s an excruciating disruption to your...
Transform Your Day (And Your Life) With These Morning Mindfulness Tips
It’s not hyperbole to say that embracing morning mindfulness has been a transformative experience for me — one that has helped me to live purposefully and profoundly shaped the course of my days and, in turn, my life. In fact, a morning practice has been so important...
Can backbends change your life? The benefits of backbends you need to know
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...
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,...
Get 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...
Transform 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...
Living 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...
YOGA 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...
Did 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...
Yogi Aaron, author of “The Autobiography Of A Naked Yogi,” currently serves as the co-owner of Blue Osa Yoga Retreat + Spa on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Read More