Mindset is everything.

As a motivational author and speaker, distinguished yoga instructor and wellness entrepreneur, I believe that cultivating empowering self-talk and a healthy mindset opens the door to living an abundantly fulfilling life!

Meet Ashton

Hi there! My name is Ashton. Thanks for stopping by. I am a writer and author, entrepreneur and consultant in the wellness space, yoga and meditation guide. I am obsessed with animals (dogs and donkeys especially) and can’t wait to one day own a farm where all my rescues can live happily ever after.

Being badly bullied in school led to self-worthiness issues, and I attached accomplishment with worth. The more I did, the more worthy I would become. (Spoiler alert: we don’t ‘achieve’ worthiness – we simply are – it’s innate). So, I earned my MFA in Creative NonFiction Writing and have since published three books. Dedicated to sharing mind-body-life wellness, I created YouAligned.com and app YouAligned Classes.

Yet as I was building my career of helping others, I was inwardly self-sabotaging. I started playing small in life, afraid of failure and rejection. This experience both cost and taught me a lot. And I wouldn’t be where I am today, able to teach and speak on what I do, if it wasn’t for all that I’ve gone through. I am candid with my success, my mistakes, and all that I have learned along the way. Most importantly, I have distilled all of these experiences, lessons and insights, into my current work as an author, consultant, teacher and leader.

Ways to Work With Me:

Publishers: Hire me to write your next best selling book
Retreat Guide: wellness, meditation, yoga, mindfulness, specialized
Speaking Engagements
Teacher Training: yoga, meditation, breathwork, 200 and 300hr
Wellness Business Consulting: for any stage of your business / brand building
Writing Consulting: planning/structuring, review/editing, publishing/promoting
Writing Seminars, Workshops, Retreats

My Books

101 Mindfulness Practices to Ease Anxiety

Empower yourself to ease anxiety any where, anytime with this all-encompassing guide to living in the moment. Renowned wellness expert Ashton August has created 101 practical mindfulness exercises to calm your anxious mind. Support your journey to a centered self with:

Easy guided yoga such as the Tension-Melting Supported Butterfly and the Lizard Lunge to Let Go
Simple breathwork exercises such as The Breath of Surrender and Tranquil Lunar Breathing
Quick meditation and mind-set techniques such as the Golden Light of Protection and Self-Talk Mad Libs

With more than 100 ways to focus on being present, this must-have book is perfect for all experience levels. Use this as a guide to start a ritual, to build a more dedicated practice or simply as a go-to resource when anxiety hits. Get ready to take the first step to a more enlightened path and a calm, fulfilling existence.

References and Resources

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A Year of Self-Motivation for Women

Empowering self-talk can boost your confidence and help you stay strong in the face of everyday challenges. This book is full of brief practices and reflections that inspire you to talk to yourself with kindness and develop a more positive mindset so you can truly thrive.

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Learn. Grow. Shift.

Learn. Grow. Shift. is an approachable, enjoyable and effective tool for personal growth. It will help you establish positive habits, engage in self-reflection, and work through 30 days of learning, growing and shifting in all areas of your life.

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