by aaron | Mar 13, 2023 | Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation, Yoga
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...
by aaron | Feb 27, 2023 | Inspiration, Life of Yogi Aaron
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...
by aaron | Feb 13, 2023 | Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation, Yoga
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...
by aaron | Jan 30, 2023 | Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation, Yoga
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...
by aaron | Dec 27, 2022 | Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation, Yoga
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...
by aaron | Dec 13, 2022 | Meditation, Yoga
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...
by aaron | Nov 30, 2022 | Inspiration, Life of Yogi Aaron
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...
by aaron | Aug 17, 2022 | Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation, Yoga
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...
by aaron | Aug 5, 2022 | Health, Meditation
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...
by aaron | Jun 12, 2022 | Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation
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...