Ashton August

My June Letter From the Editor for YouAligned.com

When the world feels heavy, we remember this: the human spirit is resilient. June reminds us to celebrate who we are, reflect on where we’ve been, and recommit to what matters most — joy, freedom, community, and care. From Pride to Juneteenth, Cancer Survivor Awareness to Men’s Mental Health Month, this is a time to honor strength in all its forms. This month’s Letter from the Editor is about that strength. The kind that chooses hope. The kind that keeps rising. 💌Read the full letter on YouAligned.com (link in bio). Subscribe to our email list on the homepage to receive these letters directly to your inbox.

I spoke this intention into reality: 2025 would be the year I increase the amount of speaking engagements, workshops, and education I do in the writing, mindfulness, wellness, and mental health spaces.

So far, I've had the immense honor of
- speaking at The Opioid Misuses and Prevention Symposium (pictured)
- speaking at a wellness summit for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (will share in a separate post)
- co-facilitating a women's healing retreat for Resurgence Retreats
- teaching mindfulness and meditation for Yoga Pod Tucson teacher training.

Thank you to everyone who has worked with me and provided these opportunities to share mindfulness, mental health, and wellness.

I just published a fun new article with my favorite breathing exercise on YouAligned!! Check it out and let me know how it goes 🐴

Horse Lips Breath: Our Fave Breathing Relaxation Technique for Calming Stress Horse Lips Breath is a lesser known yet highly effective breathing relaxation technique that we love! Learn about it and how to do it here.