by aaron | Sep 22, 2023 | Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation, Yoga
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...
by aaron | Aug 22, 2023 | Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation
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,...
by aaron | Jul 22, 2023 | Meditation
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...
by aaron | Jun 22, 2023 | Yoga
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...
by aaron | May 22, 2023 | Inspiration
“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...
by aaron | May 8, 2023 | Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation
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...
by aaron | Apr 24, 2023 | Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation, 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...
by aaron | Apr 10, 2023 | Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation, Yoga
Let’s talk about one of my favorite topics: yoga for glutes. Have you ever experienced lower back or knee pain during or after a yoga class? Do you struggle to maintain stability in standing poses, like Warrior II or Tree pose? Or maybe, like me, you’ve eagerly...
by aaron | Mar 27, 2023 | Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation, Health, Yoga
If you’re searching for how to live pain-free, I’m guessing you already know what it’s like to experience chronic pain. Maybe it started as a dull ache you ignored, but it gradually grew into a throbbing sensation that interfered with your daily activities, sleep, and...
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...