The benefits of Ashtanga Yoga are significant to the mind, body, and spirit. When it comes to incorporating an all-encompassing exercise into your life, Ashtanga offers benefits to all aspects, both in and outside of…
Fernanda Maciel is a renowned athlete in a demanding, beautiful, lonely, empowering, and grueling sport—ultramarathoning. An ultramarathon is any footrace that is longer than a marathon and is categorized as either a timed or a…
It’s that time of year again when, after a winter-long hibernation of sorts, the weather beckons and nature offers up Her beautiful playgrounds. Whether it’s a trail-walk, hike, bicycle ride, canoe voyage, or lake-swim, outdoor…
Amy Ippoliti is passionate about helping. She has learned that true happiness comes from helping others. As she is quick to acknowledge, “We are each other’s keepers.” Amy is also passionate about living a mindful,…
Janet Stone is simultaneously a perpetual student and a teacher of yoga. Her youth was spent on a farm in Northern California where she rescued animals, ate from nature, enjoyed the bounties of the earth,…
Jonah Kest was born into a yoga legacy. His father is vinyasa yoga pioneer Jonny Kest and his mother, Milla Kest, was one of the first yoga business owners in the Midwest. Jonah’s exposure to…
In a world where things are progressing faster than ever and competition is stiffening in all areas of life, it can feel as if everyone around us is looking for an edge. Specifically, there has…
Would you like to eat healthier, lose weight, or get in better shape? If so, you’re in good company! Research shows that nearly half of all New Year’s resolutions are health-related. This includes focusing on…
Dax Justin is a Canadian explorer, adventure photographer, contributor to Canadian Geographic, certified educator for National Geographic, Helly Hansen ambassador, and a public speaker. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Dax uses his photos and stories…
Paul E. Leimkuehler was born and raised in humble beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio. The oldest of four children, his parents always encouraged Paul and his siblings to participate in and enjoy sporting activities. After graduating…