Posts Tagged ‘applied yoga anatomy and muscle activation’
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 might practice hip-opening stretches because a LuluLemon-clad 20-something named Rain emphatically declared you should…
Read MoreDid 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 like 4,856 people asked me: “How do you separate yoga from…
Read MoreYoga 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…
Read MoreHOW 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…
Read MoreAYAMA™ 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read More6 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…
Read MoreHow 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 —…
Read MoreHow 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. Have you ever stopped to ask why you’re stretching and how it benefits you and your body? Stretching is actually a form of lengthening the muscle past it’s natural…
Read MoreDoes 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…
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