Posts Tagged ‘Yoga’
Transform Your Fitness Routine with These 5 Pain-Free Exercise Tips
Whether you’re an aspiring athlete, a sports enthusiast, or just fitness curious, one simple truth holds true: pain-free exercise is the foundation to a sustainable workout routine. Pushing through sharp pains while exercising isn’t just frustrating — it’s a dangerous habit that will only worsen the underlying cause of the pain. And yet… 1 in…
Read MoreLiving Purposefully: How To Find Meaning In Life (Even When Life Is Hard)
“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Brothers Karamazov. In my decades-long career as a yoga teacher and retreat owner, I’ve found that one of the most pressing topics for my students is living purposefully. We all want direction and…
Read MoreYOGA 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 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 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 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…
Read MoreWhy 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…
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