Hi, my name is Aaron.

What are you needing help with? Where are you having challenges in your home, farm, or life? I am curious about you, and how I can help. Please read my whole profile, there are a variety of experiences I bring with me that may be of benefit for you.

I have been greatly humbled by the hospitality and kindness of the people I have met. I'm seeking to help more people in my time, and believe wwoofing is a great opportunity to create community of mutual support.
Currently I am studying communication, emotional and social awareness skills, and methods of learning. I would be thrilled to share what I am learning with you.

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I aspire to master my own body and health, and the skills to live abundantly on the land. My highest values include health, safety, and vibrant relationships, My current priorities are mastering communication and learning skills, developing my emotional understanding and physical capabilities to beyond what anyone would expect, and finding community of mutual support in achieving these goals. I've experienced many injuries in my life, and my first dream is to go beyond healing them and develop the internal health of elite athletes and gymnasts.

Towards supporting my goals I am currently applying to teach English overseas in Taiwan. Using this opportunity I will learn Chinese language while funding my BA degree and continuing education with the mentors I've been learning about for the life skills I'm interested in.

I am looking for opportunities in the LA or San Fransisco area with access to town and the Taiwan consulate for getting my Visa while I am wwoofing with you.

I have a wide variety of passing experience in gardens and construction, but all at a novice level. I can learn a task quickly when given opportunity to ask clarifying questions. I'm not confident in making judgment calls for other people, so I definitely need to be able to check in with you.

Some of my greatest role models....

Tony Robbins..
He is masterful at getting into the emotional reasons people act upon. In this video helps another man remove his lifelong stuttering.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eOJaprDCDA

Connor and Brittany
They have been super helpful for me in opening up authentically in my relationships,
https://conorandbrittany.com/

Li ziqi
She has successfully integrated both traditional farm and modern lifestyles in a way I find inspiring
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoC47do520os_4DBMEFGg4A

Li Qingyun
He successfully lived a vibrant life as an herbalist in the mountains, the lifestyle I wish to live
https://liqingyun.org/shop/books/health-secrets-book/

Aleksei Goloborodko
He has mastered the art of contortion and bending his body
https://www.gq.com/story/aleksei-goloborodko-real-life-diet

Killian Jornet
One of the most successful mountain runners in the world, in ultra distance running and alpine sports
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%ADlian_Jornet_Burgada

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To be part of an open and safe travel community.

Interests

Healing practices, endurance sports, preparing and sharing nourishing foods, learning primitive skills, crafting, practicing movement and dance, asana, pranayama playing games that encourage creativity/improvisation, and sharing company of people who improve the quality of their own lives and their community.

• yoga
• hiking
• primitive skills
• laughter
• simple living
• herbal medicine
• herbalism
• internal medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

Nourishing Traditions, The China Study, The Omnivore's dilemma, Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, The Kin of Ata are Waiting for you, Ecotopia, The 250 year old man Li Qingyun

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent 2 years riding horses and had the opportunity to learn a little about gentling wild horses while visiting Eastern Oregon.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am learning Mandarin Chinese, and have some basic knowledge of simple herbalism.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm willing to help with whatever you need at the house.
I'll share of whatever I've learned. The list on my profile has some ideas for what I know I can offer.

Countries I’ve Visited

China

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States