How 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...
6 EASY YOGA POSES FOR UPPER BACK PAIN YOU NEED TO PRACTICE RIGHT NOW
Yoga poses for upper back pain are some of the most popular requests I get from my students. It’s hardly any wonder why… While preparing to write my book Stop Stretching!, I talked with many people about their daily routines and habits. The vast majority confessed to...
How Much Stretching Is Too Much? The Surprising truth You Need To Know.
Whether you’re an everyday athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to feel good in their body, at some point, you might have wondered, How much stretching is too much? Are my tight hamstrings that big of a deal? Is it really necessary to...
How Stretching Is Hurting Us
How many times have you thought to yourself, “Wow I should really stretch”. Whether it’s before your workout, or after a run, we have become accustomed to this way of thinking. Did you ever stop and ask why you’re stretching and how it’s benefiting you and your...
How to Quiet the Mind: Accessing Peace From Within
Peace is a state of mind that many of us are constantly searching for. Quieting the mind is something we aim to grasp throughout our day, week or year. And sometimes, it can even be a lifetime pursuit. But the truth is, peace is right at our doorstep. We have always...
How to Stop Being A Judgemental Asshole + find peace within
I have found one way to cultivate more acceptance of myself and others: to accept that I am a judgmental asshole. Yes, that is right. I am a judgmental asshole. I have so many perceptions and opinions about how the world should be and how others should act. Whenever a...
Does 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...
How 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...
STOP 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...
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