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Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation

The major muscles of the body: 7 main muscle groups to never neglect

By Yogi Aaron / December 22, 2023

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Ever wonder why some everyday athletes experience a never-ending string of injuries in the major muscles of the body, but others don’t?  Curious how to develop strength and stability so that you can enjoy a pain-free life — regardless of your age? Here’s what you need to know: …

MIRACLE CURE FOR SCIATICA? HERE’S THE #1 MYTH ABOUT SCIATICA (AND WHAT TO DO INSTEAD)

By Yogi Aaron / November 22, 2023

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…

Can backbends change your life? The benefits of backbends you need to know

By Yogi Aaron / September 22, 2023

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…

5 Incredible yoga poses for neck and shoulder pain relief

By Yogi Aaron / August 22, 2023

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…

YOGA EXERCISES TO OPEN THE HIPS: THE SHOCKING TRUTH NO ONE TALKS ABOUT

By Yogi Aaron / May 8, 2023

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 might practice hip-opening stretches because a LuluLemon-clad 20-something named Rain emphatically declared you should…

Did Stretching Hijack Yoga? What You Need to Know About the Evolution of Yoga

By Yogi Aaron / April 24, 2023

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 like 4,856 people asked me: “How do you separate yoga from…

Yoga for Glutes: Unlock Your Body’s Hidden Strength With These 5 Easy Poses

By Yogi Aaron / April 10, 2023

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 awaited a jog after a long day of…

HOW TO RECLAIM YOUR LIFE FROM CHRONIC PAIN AND FINALLY LIVE PAIN-FREE

By Yogi Aaron / March 27, 2023

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 mood.  Or perhaps you had an acute injury that left…

AYAMA™ 101: Change Your Life With This Revolutionary Approach to Yoga and Muscle Activation

By Yogi Aaron / March 13, 2023

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 change your life, but stretching will only increase your risk of pain and…

6 EASY YOGA POSES FOR UPPER BACK PAIN YOU NEED TO PRACTICE RIGHT NOW

By Yogi Aaron / February 13, 2023

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 spending hours a day hunched over their computers…