During the past ten years, there are two experiences that have defined my research and practice. One was investigating the role of mythology with citizens of Juarez, Mexico over a two-year period during the height of the Drug War in 2011. Juarez at the time was deemed the Murder Capital of the World, averaging more …
Shakshuka is a delicious and savory way to start the day with some veggies and protein. And it takes one pan. Easy! One of my favorite restaurants in NYC is a place called Balaboosta. Chef Einat Admony’s Shakshuka (pictured here) is delicious (and goes really well with their delicious Bloody Marys). This is a slight …
Cross-posted from HaroldGibbons.com We’re going to talk about movement. Before we get to that, let’s talk about identity. In a past life, I completely identified as a powerlifter. Three years ago, I was wholly interested in my squat, bench press, and deadlift. That was it. Today, I’m far more interested in the lines that I …
I’ve been thinking a lot about the power of ritual this summer. So today, I’d like to tell you a story that may help: In 2013, I was in South India researching and training in Kalaripayattu (the world’s oldest martial art) with my master teacher, Sivakumar Gurukkal. Every morning we would wake up at 5:00 …
The Siren is back with her latest monthly installment of Suggestion Box feedback realness. Here we go, kids! “Can you announce the date of the next Ninja Progress Pics so we have a goal / timeline to push ourselves more?” Great idea! Our next round of Ninja Progress Pictures will be Monday, October 3rd. Stay …
Broadway Dancer, Choreographer and Ninja Extraordinaire Ali Solomon has an inspiring story of what it means stay the course. No matter what the road holds, Ali is in for the ride full out! Every so often a person or an experience comes into your life, and you know that he/she/it will remain a part of …
Summer is here, y’all. There is no better combination than ice cream and summer, amiright? But, as a treat, ice cream is high in fat and calories, and when you’re watching those calories, that can present a problem. So, yet another company has come up with a lower fat, lower calorie, not-quite-ice cream-but-will-do-in-a-pinch frozen treat. …
It’s that time again! The sexy Siren here to give voice to all your suggestions and questions. Yaaaaaas! “Wait, I got an email about membership changes. What’s going on again?” We’re in the process of migrating all members to the same rates. If you haven’t done so already, you will need to choose a new …
At MFF, many Ninjas learn that getting the most out of running their race means taking risks and stepping outside of their comfort zones. This featured Ninja reaped the rewards of stepping into the arena and realizing her full-fledged unicorn glory! Ninja Army, meet Laura Heywood! Down the Rabbit Hole What if, when Alice fell …
During the month of June, I conducted a little experiment with one hundred of my friends and acquaintances to see what would happen if we invested a very small amount of time in our own personal joy every single day.
