by aaron | May 22, 2023 | Inspiration
“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...
by aaron | Aug 5, 2022 | Health, Meditation
For hundreds of years, fasting has been a practice used amongst many cultures to heal the body and nourish the soul. In simple terms, fasting is the refrainment from eating (and sometimes drinking) for extended periods of time. The reason behind fasting is often for...
by aaron | May 13, 2020 | Inspiration, Life of Yogi Aaron
Learning how to live in gratitude can feel like an elusive pursuit… In our increasingly fast-paced and demanding world, smartphones dominate our attention, busyness has become a badge of honor, and distractions lurk at every turn. It’s all too easy to get caught...
by aaron | Jun 6, 2019 | Blog, Yoga
The five elements are earth, water, fire, air, and space. The five elements and yoga dictate that they have a location in our body and they also have a location in the universe. Integrating the five elements and yoga into our life is important for our mind, body and...
by aaron | May 8, 2019 | Blog, Inspiration, Yoga
Millions of people practice yoga each day, but if you asked them what the goal of yoga is they would be at a loss to answer. So, what is the goal of yoga? Why do we come to the mat? Is it to attain bliss, become super flexible, to look good in our Lululemon?! I would...