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 | 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...
by aaron | May 29, 2022 | Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation
Over the last few years, the debate to stretch or not to stretch has been a heavy topic of discussion. Many of us have grown up with the belief that stretching before and after a workout is a great way to prepare the body to move and then recover after we sweat....