AYAMA™ RESOURCES & ARTICLES BY AARON

Stretching has long been considered a cornerstone of yoga and physical wellness. What if this widely accepted practice is causing more harm than good? It’s time to rethink our approach to flexibility and pain management. In this transformative perspective, stretching isn’t the solution—it’s the problem. I explore this in depth in my podcast, Stop Stretching. You can […]

Have you ever questioned whether your stretching routine is truly helping—or if it might be doing more harm than good? If so, this article is for you! We explore the powerful connection between the brain, muscles, and stretching through an eye-opening interview with Katie Burdick, a Colorado Muscle Activation Technique (MAT) teacher. As a key […]

For years, stretching has been the go-to solution for anyone seeking relief from muscle tension, pain, or stiffness. But what if this widely accepted practice is doing more harm than good? In this article, we’ll explore my journey as a yoga practitioner and fitness enthusiast who discovered the surprising truth about stretching—and why Muscle Activation […]

Living with chronic pain can feel like a life sentence. It creeps into your daily activities, robbing you of joy and freedom. Whether it’s nagging lower back pain, stiff knees, or relentless shoulder aches, many of us have resigned ourselves to accepting this discomfort as part of aging. But what if the key to a […]

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 entire life.  Everyday joys like playing with your kids, strolling through the […]

As someone who has dedicated my life to guiding others toward healing and self-discovery through yoga, I’m always inspired by places that truly honor the spirit of transformation. Recently, I had the joy of connecting with my colleagues at Firefly Yoga Retreat in Bali — a serene, heart-centered sanctuary near Ubud that offers a truly […]

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 and influential for me that I attribute much […]

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 for stability — many of those same students experienced discomfort or injury in backbending […]

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 […]