AYAMA™ RESOURCES & ARTICLES BY AARON
The Power In Bhakti: Stories From The Himalayas
Singing all night, chanting in a language you hardly understand (not sure if you like this) surrounded by crazy people swaying and letting your voices go as loud as they can, who wants to do that?! I DO! It was a long time before I understood the meaning of Bhakti Yoga, and like many others, I thought the only way to practice was by spending the night with amazing performers like Wah!,...
Examples of 108 as a Special or Sacred Number
The number 108 is considered highly auspicious in Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Although widespread in both Hinduism and Buddhism, the roots of 108 as a significant and sacred number are likely earlier. There is evidence that 108 was of special significance in Sumer, an ancient civilization seated along the Euphrates River in Mesopotamia over 5000 years ago. And, interestingly, the Sanskrit...
Why Your Yoga Retreat Center’s Unique Offering Is Key To Your Survival
What’s your yoga dream? Do you want to own some sort of wellness center that has different holistic healing services? On a beach? Or somewhere in the mountains in some foreign mystical country? Do you dream of thousands of yogis visiting you every year seeking to heal their lives? Will you offer acupuncture, Ayurvedic massages and Thai massage? Will you have healers offering past life...
A Single Practice to Change Your World
I am incredibly honored to have an article that was published in Yoga International and is receiving some thought-provoking responses. One of the best parts about writing for various online magazines is the discussions that result. I wanted to take a moment today to share with you a few of these insightful comments: Sonia: "Thanks! I just came back from my family holidays, where a lot of people...
5 Pitfalls & Pleasures in Opening a Yoga Retreat Center
Opening Blue Osa has been one of the greatest joys in my life. My Blue Osa family has given me the deep sense of purpose and fulfillment I was looking for. In the journey, I've also had a lot of challenges and sleepless nights. So, is it worth it? Check out the pros and cons of opening a retreat center. 5 Pitfalls & Pleasures in Opening a Yoga Retreat Center The 5 Pitfalls...
I know how to defeat ISIS. Will you join me?
Okay, maybe I don’t know all the answers to defeating ISIS. But I do think I know how we can start. The answer is simple, but the solution is not so easy to put into place. How do we defeat ISIS? The answer is gratitude. Yes, gratitude. That's it! Practice gratitude. As I said, practicing gratitude it is not so simple. To do any spiritual practice requires willful commitment and conscious...
11 Ways to Create the Perfect Team for Your Yoga Retreat Center
If this is your first time hiring employees…watch out! The journey to create the perfect team for your yoga retreat center will take you on the ride of your life. If you are planning to open a yoga retreat center in your dream location, you are probably planning to build your life there as well. Your team will be a part of that life, and you will be a part of their lives. When these goes...
14 Hidden Challenges That’ll Happen When Opening a Yoga Retreat Center
Most people who come to our yoga retreat center only see what we want them to see. What they do not see is the blood, sweat, and tears that went into making our oasis a reality. Building Blue Osa Yoga Retreat & Spa has been one of the hardest challenges I have ever faced. And one of the most rewarding. My business partner, Adam, once said that we must have been drinking the Kool-Aid when we...
I Don’t Care What I Look Like! I Care What I Feel Like.
What would the older me like to say to my younger me? I am 44. I just turned 44. My older self would tell my younger self, "Chill out! Don’t worry about how much you weigh. Don't worry about what you look like! Take care of yourself!" My older self would tell my younger self: Eat well and eat clean food. Exercise every day. And remember to enjoy life! I used to be obsessed with putting on weight...
Open The Door To Possibility
Open The Door To Possibility Recently through various introductions, one of which happened in an emergency room, I shared with a friend my desire to do a TED talk. And so I got a referral. It got me thinking about how important it is to stay open to new possibilities that arise in our life. Many of you have heard about my new book, "Autobiography of a Naked Yogi” and one of the...
