AYAMA™ RESOURCES & ARTICLES BY AARON
How Do I Make Myself Happy? The Simple Truth You Need To Know
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 back. With pain radiating to my fingertips, I’d add another tick to my long ledger of sleepless nights. Maybe you can relate to my...
6 EASY YOGA POSES FOR UPPER BACK PAIN YOU NEED TO PRACTICE RIGHT NOW
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 and phones. Even when equipped with expensive ergonomic chairs and...
How Much Stretching Is Too Much? The Surprising truth You Need To Know.
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 stretch after every workout? And what about flexibility — can you stretch too much? First, if you’ve ever asked questions like these, I...
How Stretching Is Hurting Us
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 body? Stretching is actually a form of lengthening the muscle past it’s natural formation. “Unloading” is how we really should...
How To Quiet Your Mind and Achieve Peace From Within (No Matter What)
Wondering how to quiet your mind, so you can finally achieve an unwavering sense of peace amidst the chaos of daily life? In our era of constant connectivity, it’s all too common to feel bombarded by a relentless stream of to-do lists, deadlines, and commitments. If that’s not enough, the constant chatter of our thoughts can feel like a never-ending mental hamster wheel. It’s hardly any...
How to Stop Being A Judgemental Asshole + find peace within
Are you tired of feeling like an asshole and wondering how to stop being judgemental? Do you constantly make negative assumptions about others and feel disconnected from those around you? Whether it’s judging our own abilities or criticizing others, judgmental behavior can undermine our yoga practice and our relationships with others. Now for some good news: With the right...
Does Being Flexible Make You a ‘Good Yogi’ ?
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 a seasoned yogi, gym goer, or newbie to the yoga world, there are many reasons people are drawn to yoga. The most common Google...
How to Heal From Within Through Fasting
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 the purpose of achieving a certain level of spiritual strength and resisting temptation - among other things. There are many...
STOP Stretching To Live A Pain-Free Life
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 flexible. But where is this coming from? Why do we all believe that stretching equals yoga and that flexibility is the key to...
Why Stretching May Not Be As Great As You Think
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. However, what if I were to tell you that stretching may not be as great as you think. Think about it. When you stretch a muscle, it is...
