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Past Trips:

Dear Aaron,

Thank you for the Body, Mind and Spirit backpacking trip! I must first say that this trip was a joy and will definitely inspire me to spend more time outdoors…

I got a lot out of the whole experience and learned a great deal. Aaron, your instruction on plants, animals, tracking, building fires, making shelters, respectfully gathering natural materials… as well as water, its purification, etc was fabulous. I particularly enjoyed seeing the animal tracks and sign left behind by the various creatures that lived in the area. Your knowledge of nature and the area, and your confidence in yourself made me feel at ease in this environment with you as a leader. I got a lot out of the meditations and exercises, not to mention the time we had as a group around the campfire having deep conversations and giving massages.

The trip was very well organized and, even with a surprise in the weather, we were prepared for what came our way. The food was excellent. The menu was well thought out and we definitely never went hungry.

I can't think of a better way to bond with a group of people. Everyone had a great attitude and worked together – when all was said and done, I felt much closer to everyone involved.

My deepest memories of the trip are of the beauty that is this Earth, my senses being opened, the depth of my experience and how the whole thing brought me closer to nature.

Would I recommend it? You bet! Would I do it again? For sure, when do we go?

D. Lasky, Automotive Repair Shop Manager

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Contact Improvisation:

As an organizer for Northern California Dance Collective, I have enjoyed many of Aaron's classes over the years in Contact Improvisation, Juggling and Wilderness Dance.  He is one of our gold star teachers - an excellent teacher with a versatile teaching repertoire who is supportive of the community aspect of our events. His classes are well organized and fun.  He creates a safe, positive and encouraging environment for students to take risks and learn new things.

Kay Ceridwen Bachman, Afterschool Educator & Children's Movement Teacher

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Dancing/Nature:

Aaron's "Dancing in Nature" class was a memorable experience, particularly exploring nature whilst blindfolded. Aaron's approach is filled with consideration for his students, which is evident by the careful and compassionate choice of words he uses that allowed me to feel relaxed and safe, at the same time inviting me to stretch my edge however I chose. I am looking forward to more classes with him.

-Peter Edwards, Builder

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There's something truly unique and vitalizing about an outdoor experience where a group of moving artists are safely led to a place of deep trusting and spontaneous artistic connection with each other and the environment. Aaron facilitates this kind of space.

-Philip Novotny, YUM Session facilitator

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