Miami, Florida(Hexa PR Wire–September 20, 2025)–

Annie Appleby, founder and CEO of YogaForce and creator of the patented A-Line alignment mat, joined The Michael Peres Podcast to outline how alignment-focused design can support back health, sciatica relief, and safer movement across yoga, Pilates, and rehabilitation settings. The conversation examines her shift from Paramount Pictures to building a product used by practitioners and instructors, and why golfers with back pain are adopting alignment guidance to stabilize posture and reduce strain.

Appleby details a hands-on approach to media visibility and product education, describing how YogaForce achieved recurring TV set placements, including on The Big Bang Theory, and coverage in The New York Times. She also discusses corporate teaching experiences at Google and Stanford, as well as early experiments in “doga,” and explains next steps for the brand, including licensing discussions and athlete-sized formats of the A-Line mat.

Listeners hear practical takeaways on product iteration, posture cues, and how clear visual lines on a mat can help users self-correct in real time. The episode connects design choices to measurable use cases, from studio routines to physical therapy contexts.

About YogaForce

YogaForce is a wellness brand centered on the A-Line alignment mat, an ergonomic product with visual guides intended to support consistent body positioning for yoga, Pilates, golf warm-ups, and rehab environments. YogaForce has appeared on numerous television programs and in major print outlets.

About Annie Appleby


Annie Appleby is the founder and CEO of YogaForce. A wellness educator and product designer, Appleby has taught corporate sessions at Google and Stanford and is known for introducing alignment tools and “doga” into accessible instruction formats.

About Michael Peres


Michael Peres (Mikey Peres) is a serial entrepreneur, software engineer, journalist, and author. He has founded multiple media and technology projects and holds degrees in computer science, mathematics, and Jewish studies, while pursuing biomedical engineering. Peres is the founder of Hexa PR Wire and serves as Chief Editor for several publications.

About The Michael Peres Podcast


The Michael Peres Podcast examines topics in science, technology, society, entrepreneurship, and current events. Peres hosts conversations with founders, researchers, and operators, focusing on evidence-based discussion and practical insight.

Contact Information

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