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,...
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...
Yoga for Glutes: Unlock Your Body’s Hidden Strength With These 5 Easy Poses
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...
Yogi Aaron, a master yoga teacher, muscle specialist, podcast host, and yoga retreat owner, currently serves as the co-owner of Blue Osa Yoga Retreat + Spa on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Read More