Episode 130: Beyond Wellness with Yogi Aaron

April 18, 2023

The way we treat our bodies can make or break us. Join us today as we explore some common misconceptions about how we treat our bodies and what’s truly important for a healthy lifestyle.

As someone who’s been a yoga practitioner for almost 40 years, I truly appreciate the gifts of movement, calm and rejuvenation that I get from my practice. Today I’m thrilled to speak with Yogi Aaron, who is known for challenging traditional perspectives on yoga, particularly when it comes to stretching and flexibility. 

He’s the creator of the revolutionary approach to yoga called Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™ (AYAMA), which aims to help people live a pain-free life by realizing yoga’s true intentions.

His latest work, Stop Stretching! A New Yogic Approach To Master Your Body + Live Pain-Free, is a book for anyone who wants to restore balance to their body through yoga. Along with his wife, he’s the co-owner of Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa in Costa Rica, where he leads Yoga Teacher Training Immersions year-round.

We discussed:

  • The difference between society vs. spiritual traditions on happiness
  • One powerful question to ask ourselves as we navigate change
  • The quickest route to finding your purpose (this will probably surprise you)
  • How to teach our minds to avoid constantly going outward to seek fulfillment
  • The popular yoga pose that Aaron advises everyone to avoid
  • Aaron’s advice on living in purpose and gratitude

 

Connect with Yogi Aaron

www.YogiAaron.com
Stop Stretching Book on Amazon
Stop Stretch Podcast
7-Day Pain-Free Series
Join + Learn – Stop Stretching Facebook Group