by aaron | Feb 13, 2023 | Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation, Yoga
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...
by aaron | Jan 30, 2023 | Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation, Yoga
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...
by aaron | Dec 27, 2022 | Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation, Yoga
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...
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...