AYAMA™ RESOURCES & ARTICLES BY AARON
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 awaited a jog after a long day of work, only to tweak your knee at mile two and hobble the whole way home. If you can relate to...
HOW TO RECLAIM YOUR LIFE FROM CHRONIC PAIN AND FINALLY LIVE PAIN-FREE
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 you with sharp shooting pains whenever you turned in your sleep or stood up...
AYAMA™ 101: Change Your Life With This Revolutionary Approach to Yoga and Muscle Activation
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 injury. Let me explain… I didn’t always understand the...
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...
