Aaron Alexander is a functional movement coach with over 16 years of professional experience, host of the Align Podcast, and author of The Align Method: 5 Movement Principles for a Stronger Body, Sharper Mind, and Stress-Proof Life.

What you'll learn from this episode:

  • How to prime yourself for the morning by practicing evening rituals that set the stage for your morning routine.

  • Why you should have anchor points throughout the day where you check in with your mind and body.

  • Slouching could be making you depressed—how posture affects our thoughts and feelings.

  • What is NEAT, and why are micro-movements more powerful than solely focusing all your efforts on one period of intense exercise?

  • The relationship between your fitness level and your environment and how to optimize your environment with small hacks.

  • And so much more!

Resources from this episode:

The Align Method: 5 Movement Principles for a Stronger Body, Sharper Mind, and Stress-Proof Life by Aaron Alexander

Align Podcast

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How to Move Your Body and Train Your Mind for Health and Prosperity | Aaron Alexander | The Genius Life 122

How Your Environment Shapes Your Thoughts | Aaron Alexander | The Genius Life 84

Everyday Tactics for Less Pain and More Purpose | Aaron Alexander | The Genius Life 60

How to Heal Trauma, Fix Back Pain, and Poop Better | Aaron Alexander | The Genius Life 14

How to Instantly Improve Your Focus and Tame Your Wandering Mind | Amishi Jha, PhD | Max Lugavere | The Genius Life 200

How to Meditate | Sam Harris

Thigmomorphogenesis | Wikipedia

Research on Posture Yields Insight into Treating Depression | SF State News

Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) | National Library of Medicine

Reduce Your Risk of Falling with Daily Floor Time | Mayo Clinic

7 Reasons to Start Your Day With Lemon Water | Cleveland Clinic

Mouth Taping: Does It Treat Snoring or Sleep Apnea? | Healthline

Why Andrew Huberman Avoids Caffeine for 1.5-2 Hours After Waking | PodClips

10 Health Benefits of Living Caffeine-Free | Healthline

Alcohol and a Good Night’s Sleep Don’t Mix | WebMD

Polyphasic Sleep: Potential Benefits, Risks, If You Should Try It | Healthline

Instinctive Sleeping and Resting Postures: An Anthropological and Zoological Approach to Treatment of Low Back and Joint Pain | The BMJ

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Kirsch Shoulder Pain

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