The Human Flag | Essential Stall Bar Progressions for Calisthenics Strength
Learn stall bar progressions to help you build the bodyweight strength for the Human Flag; a classic calisthenics skill.
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Why I Left My 9–5 to Build a Movement Gym in Koh Samui, Thailand — And Rethink Fitness Altogether
Five years ago, I left my consulting job in Canada and took a leap into the unknown—pursuing movement, coaching, and a more meaningful way to train. Fast forward to today, and I’m
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Bulletproof Hip Mobility | Sprinter Steps & Marching Drills for Longevity and Performance
Increase your hip mobility, your hip flexor strength, and your athleticism with a series of progressive tutorials on the Sprinter Step and Standing March.
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🥞 Master the Pancake | Hip Mobility & Flexibility | 3 Phases for All-Levels
8 essential exercises, 3 phases of training, that blend strength and flexibility for the Pancake Stretch.
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Building Explosive Lower Body Strength: Hip Mobility and Plyometrics
Boost your strength, hip mobility, and power with this post covering exercises like the Hip Airplane, Box Jumps, and Single Leg plyometric s
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Programming For Calisthenics Skills | EFS (The Evolution Fitness System)
Effectively train for both strength and skill. We’ll explore the biggest mistake you can make when learning a new skill and how to avoid it.
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Keys to Balance | Two Beginner Handstand Exercises for a Strong Base
Handstands: They look impressive, sure. But these gravity-defying feats offer far more than just a cool party trick. They build shoulder...
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From Corporate Cubicles to Capoeira: How I Discovered Movement Training
Back in 2018, I was staring down the barrel of another year in the corporate world... The idea of spending my life making rich people...
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Stay Hydrated, Stay Strong | Why Water and Electrolytes are Essential for Calisthenics Athletes & Fitness Beginners Alike
Drinking water is so simple to do, yet many of us reach just the bare minimum of water intake. Here's our best tips to make staying...
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Calisthenics for All | 8 Bodyweight Strength Strategies to Reach ANY Level
Think bodyweight training is too easy or too hard? Think again! Whether you're a newbie or a calisthenics pro, these 8 strategies will...
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Unlocking Functional Flexibility: A Deep Dive into CARs
In today's fast-paced world, where desk jobs and digital dependency are the norms, achieving functional flexibility can seem like a...
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Advanced Calisthenics: Master the Muscle-Up & Handstand Push-Up
The Muscle-up and the Handstand Push-up: demonstrations of pure upper body power and bodyweight control. They demand a level of strength...
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The Big 5 for Primal Movement | Get Mobile & Flow Like Water
Primal movement is a dynamic and natural approach to fitness that focuses on fluid and functional movements inspired by animal and human...
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The Evolutionary Perspective of Health & Fitness
Hey tribe! In our pursuit of holistic fitness and well-being, we believe that embracing the way our ancestors moved can inform the best...
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Experience Nirvana Life Bali | Calisthenics Strength Training Camp 2023
Discover Nirvana Life Bali, a fitness and wellness club in Bali. Explore the new facilities and experience the 2023 Strength Camp with Jared
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The Big 5 for Bodyweight Strength | Mastering Beginner & Intermediate Calisthenics Skills
Whether you're a beginner or more experienced with calisthenics, we have provided various progressions for each movement, ensuring that...
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The Big 5 for Flexibility Mastery | Unlock Full Body Freedom
In this vlog post, we will explore five essential movements for achieving full-body flexibility mastery. By incorporating these exercises...
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Legs Like Bamboo | Walking for Knee Stability & Ankle Mobility
Our lower body, particularly our feet and ankles, play a vital role in our daily activities. Taking care of them is crucial to avoid...
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Travel During A Pandemic - Returning To Thailand
This vlog is for anyone interested in the post-pandemic state of travel, Koh Samui, Thailand, and/or curious about my personal journey....
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Goal Setting & Lifestyle Design: A Framework for Becoming the Person You Want to Be
"Firstly, know what you want; have a clear idea of your outcome in any situation. Secondly, be alert and keep your senses open so that...
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Quitting My 9-5 & What I've Learned
This is a recorded discussion that was held over Instagram Live. Tim and I discuss my journey from 9-5 business consultant to where I am...
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Making Self-Care Fit A Busy Schedule
“I don’t have the time to exercise.” “My mind is too busy to meditate.” “My meetings start early so I skip breakfast.” Does your work...
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My Handstand Journey
The ever-shifting play of movement and stillness, relaxation and strain, surrender and control has taught me a lot about my body and mind.
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Quality vs. Quantity - How to Build Strength with Bodyweight Training
Most people think you can’t build significant strength and size using bodyweight training but usually, they don’t place enough emphasis...
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Subtle Bodies & the 7 Chakras
Recently I've been diving a bit deeper than usual into the physiology and philosophy behind yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness. It's...
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With Patience...
About a year ago I attempted a 90 min. seated meditation. It didn't go as planned. I practiced intensely for several months, thinking I...
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Finding Ease in Uncertain Times
These past few weeks have been confusing. For many, it’s a major struggle to continue supporting themselves and their families, and for...
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Finding Happiness Now
What do you need to be happy? Who do you need to be, to be happy? Do you need money? Do you need friends? Do you need power? Love?...
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Basics of Buddhist Philosophy
Buddhism as a philosophy and religion stemmed from early India and spread across East and South-East Asia. Today, there are many sects of...
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Basics of Yoga Philosophy
What is Yoga? The word Yoga means “union”. The practice of yoga is much grander than a form of exercise or being flexible.It is a method...
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Why Your Workouts Aren't Working Out (and Why it's Not Your Fault)
What do you do when you go to the gym? How many exercises do you do? Which exercises do you pick? How many machines do you use? Do you...
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The Dipabhavan Meditation Retreat (From Striving to Thriving - Part 3)
— This is a continuation of two previous posts: From Striving to Thriving Part 1, in which I reflected on my experience attempting a 90...
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Self and Non-self
Self is commonly capitalized in yoga philosophy and there is an important reason why: Typical use of the word self; myself, yourself,...
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The Foundations of Mindfulness
As you may know, my philosophy on living a great life comes down to 3 things: movement, mindfulness, and experience. In this post I’ll be...
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The 3 Part Holistic Wellness System
How do we become the master of our bodies, minds, and lives? Why is it that we look outward in the world to find answers about our...
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How to Find Your Purpose
If I asked you "What is your life's purpose?" could you tell me? Most people would say “heck no”. But what if you could? What if you knew...
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The Right Direction
The world is easier to live in today than it has ever been. Many of our parents and grandparents fought for our freedom, traveled across...
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