Meet Aria

Hi, I’m Aria, founder of Daily Downdog. I’m here to help you tap into your inner Zen! Daily Downdog was born out of my lifelong journey of healing and defying expectations. After a near-death experience as a pedestrian hit by a speeding Suburban, I woke up in ICU with a newfound determination to challenge the limits others set for me. I realized that by believing in the possibility of change, I could alter my life’s course. Since then, I’ve made the seemingly impossible possible, and now, through Daily Downdog, I’m here to help you do the same!

My approach to physical training and healing comes from personal experiences. If you’re facing limitations due to an injury or diagnosis, remember that “impossible” only means it hasn’t been done before. Doctors often focus on worst-case scenarios and averages, but they can’t dictate your journey without your consent. Trust your intuition; it’s crucial for overcoming obstacles.

In my personal healing journey, doctors predicted that I’d never walk normally or live a healthy life, I’ve defied the odds and proven that the seemingly impossible is, indeed, possible. Life is a gift, and mastering your energy is key to healing and thriving.

Adversity, pain, and six months in a full-body cast taught me how to cultivate gratitude, joy, and empowerment regardless of my physical or external expression. I began practicing yoga and qi gong in the 1998, and these tools have helped me create a physical, energetic and mindfulness system that unites my philosophy and practice. This system helps people of all ages and abilities feel stronger physically, more solid emotionally, and more at peace spiritually. I blend structure with flow, and movement with stillness. The key is a desire for change and deep curiousity about what’s possible.

If you’re ready to push beyond limitations, embrace joy and playfulness, and thrive no matter your age or physical abilities, you’ve come to the right place. And if you are here to prepare for, or process, your pregnancy and childbirth, you will experience the same techniques and philosophy of “all is possible” to help you feel empowered, regardless of the outcome.

Welcome to Daily Downdog—your new home for transformation and growth!