Not a Buddhist I Just Zen A lot

My wellness journey began when a friend who drank the yoga Kool-Aid convinced me to give it a try.A stereotypically skeptical Army veteran, I responded with "stretching is what I do before I work out." 

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I was a total wellness nerd overnight. The reluctant experiment in yoga led to deep dives into mediation, tai-chi and wilderness therapy. I have since studied  Zen in Japan, traditional yoga in India, and a variety of wellness traditions throughout the West. Along the way, I became a UNESCO recognized Spiritual Pilgrim and developed a deep appreciation for prioritizing a lifestyle that makes my soul thrive.

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Yoga, meditation, adventure travel, and spiritual pilgrimage have become a big part of my daily life..I've also become very passionate about sharing my dogma-free practices with wellness seekers of all experience levels.

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Before COVID, I led solo travelers and groups into the wilderness, up mountains / volcanoes, and through yoga or meditation practices around the world. Post-Covid, I've continued leading wellness practices while also teaching Wilderness and Remote Location First Aid through the American Red Cross.