About the author

Aaron Hoopes is the founder of Zen Yoga and the author of numerous books including:

• 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
• Eat Smart: The Zen Anti-Diet
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His best-selling Zen Yoga Daily Warm-Up DVD has helped thousands of people integrate breathing and gentle movement into their lives. 

He has studied karate, kung fu, tai chi, qigong and yoga for over forty years. A native of Vermont, he spent many years in Japan and Australia studying with a number of exceptional teachers.

He is a Zen Shiatsu massage therapist and teaches yoga and qigong classes at the Zen Mountain Healing Center in Vermont. He is a long-time student of permaculture and plant spirit medicine. He conducts retreats, ceremonies and martial arts for children classes.

In his spare time, he is learning to play the flute and creates elaborate wood carvings.

Atop The Pinnacle, Queensland, Australia

Dragon Mountain Kung Fu School

Tree of Life wood carving by Aaron Hoopes

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Stalking Tiger wood carving by Aaron Hoopes