Meet Aria Morgan | Yoga, Meditation, Qi Gong and Energy

We had the good fortune of connecting with Aria Morgan and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Aria, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
Starting Daily Downdog was an organic unfolding, not a calculated business move. For years, I had taught yoga in studios, trained teachers, supported births, and worked with individuals recovering from injury or illness. But no matter the setting, I kept seeing the same truth: people didn’t need more information—they needed permission to feel, to move inwards, to trust their bodies. People needed space to pause and listen to the silence within, to move with honesty as opposed to perfection.

I created Daily Downdog as a space where real life meets real practice, where yoga isn’t about how flexible you are or how long you can hold a pose—it’s about reclaiming your breath, your body, your energy, your joy. It’s a place where a parent, a caretaker, a trauma survivor, or someone healing from burnout can roll out their mat and just be—without needing to fix or perform.

My goal is to offer something that feels like universal, felt truth. A place where movement, breath, and mindfulness aren’t luxuries, but dialy lifelines. Daily Downdog reflects what I’ve learned from nearly three decades of teaching and yoga: that the most profound healing doesn’t always look the way we expect. Sometimes it starts with a simple twist, a deep exhale, or showing up on the hardest day.

This work is personal. It’s practical. And it’s rooted in a deep belief that your body is the path, not the obstacle, and that your body is ALWAYS healing.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’m the founder of Daily Downdog, a wellness practice and creative platform that blends movement, mindfulness, and storytelling.

My work centers on movement, breath, and mindfulness for real people navigating real life: injury, illness, pregnancy, parenting, burnout, grief. I teach from experience and I use my many years of studying classic yoga to supplement experience, not to take it over. I’ve rebuilt my body after trauma, held space for hundreds of students over decades, and learned firsthand that healing isn’t linear, and it doesn’t always look pretty. It looks honest.

What sets my work apart is how deeply I meet people where they are. Whether you’re a total beginner, a longtime yogi, or just someone trying to feel a little more like yourself again, there’s space for you here. I blend yoga, breathwork, intuitive movement, somatic tools, energy awareness and storytelling in a way that’s accessible, unpolished, and profoundly human.

No, it wasn’t easy getting here. I didn’t follow a traditional path. I’ve worn many hats—writer, doula, teacher, editor, single mom—and each one shaped how I hold space now. I’ve had to overcome physical limitations, financial instability, and a lot of self-doubt. But every challenge refined my voice and deepened my integrity.

I’m most proud of the fact that Daily Downdog is rooted in truth. It’s not about trends or aesthetics—it’s about real people, real breath, and the power of showing up. If there’s one thing I want the world to know, it’s this: your body is wise. Your healing doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful. And your presence—just as you are—is more than enough.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
If my best friend came to visit, I’d plan a week that captures the soul of San Diego—sun, sea, good food, and grounding nature.

We’d start the week with a beach walk and splash at Del Mar Dog Beach or Black’s Beach—a bit of a hike down, but worth every step. One morning we’d hike Torrey Pines for the sweeping ocean views and fresh pine air, and on another, Cowles Mountain for sunrise and that satisfying feeling of earning breakfast.

Afternoons would be for wandering—Liberty Station for coffee, public art, and market bites; Little Italy for window shopping, espresso, and catching street musicians; and of course, Balboa Park for museums, hidden gardens, and that quiet, sacred feeling you only get under its old trees.

If they visited during Oktoberfest, we’d make our way to Downtown La Mesa, where I live, for bratwurst, craft beer, and people-watching. If not, we’d still stop by La Mesa for brunch and boutique browsing—it’s a small-town gem with great energy.

The whole week would be slow-paced but full. A mix of hikes, dips, farmers markets, and soul conversations under the stars. San Diego’s charm is in its rhythm—it’s vibrant but spacious, grounded but full of life.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Krista Cahill. She is an amazing instructor, heartfelt and dedicated, currently residing in Paris.

Website: https://www.dailydowndog.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daily_downdog/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dailydowndog/

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ariadreams

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailydowndog

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/yoga-with-aria-la-mesa-2

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailydowndog

Image Credits
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