Aaron Hoopes has studied karate, kung fu, tai chi, qigong and yoga for over forty years. He has a degree in Asian History and Japanese Culture from Tulane University and has spent many years training in Japan and Australia. He holds San Dan black belt in Japanese Shotokan Karate and 500RYT from the Shanti Yoga and Meditation Institute.
He is an author of numerous books, his most recent book is:
Reconnecting to the Earth: Reclaiming Our Relationship to Nature and Ourselves
from Ozark Mountain Press.
His other books include:
Zen Yoga: A Path to Enlightenment through Breathing, Movement and Meditation
Perfecting Ourselves: Coordinating Body, Mind and Spirit
Breathe Smart: The Secret to Happiness, Health and Long Life
The Zen Anti-Diet.
Tales of Ancient Wisdom
Catch the Cat
His best-selling Zen Yoga Daily Warm-Up DVD has helped thousands of people integrate breathing and gentle movement into their lives.
He is a Zen Shiatsu massage therapist and a long-time student of permaculture and plant spirit medicine. He runs the Dragon Mountain Kung Fu School and teaches yoga and qigong classes at Dragon Mountain in Vermont.
