Digest 9.28.20

Our bi-weekly collection of interesting articles, on-goings and tools for healing, expansion and connection.

 
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Tools

Luna Trail Sandals

When it comes to getting closer to the earth while running, it’s hard to beat Luna Sandals. The US-based brand was founded by Born to Run legend, Barefoot Ted and if you’ve read the book the brand has an immediate appeal through the incredible story and the history of the Mexican runners that inspired their design. The variety of options for trail running sandals are surprising comfortable, durable and allow a more intimate relationship with ourselves and the earth | Link

Watch

Finding Gravel with Amity Rockwell

Cycling has seen a global spike since Covid hit, and for good reason. Get outside, explore the world, get moving, push yourself and there is plenty of cool gear to get into. However if you’re a professional, it also means canceled races. For amateurs and pros alike, races can give us a purpose in life, and for training. With that taken away, we can explore the joy of sport in a more pure state, and in this short film by Canyon, Amity Rockwell shares on her love of gravel riding | Link

Movement

The 7 Primal Movement Patterns

Working out can be everything; draining, overwhelming, energizing, inspiring. It’s very easy to get into one way of moving and get comfortable with it and not stray too far outside of those few exercises. Most people only eat 10 different foods in their diets and most people only do 10 different exercises in their workouts. However there are 7 Primal Movement Patterns that all human beings should be able to do. Pioneered by Paul Chek, here’s a clear outline of the vital movements to healthy functional bodies to make sure you’re touching on with your practices | Link

Listen

Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

Usually when I come across an author, podcaster or teacher that I resonate with, I dive in. Lately it’s been Brené Brown. Her podcast with Russell Brand is a really great listen from last year, but her own podcast Unlocking Us is also filled with plenty of gems. I’ve also started listening to her book, Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead, which has been potent so far | Link

Interview

Green River Project Interview with Cave Interiors

Green River Project is a relatively new furniture company that produces their own line of pieces, custom interiors, retail environments and a mix of found materials, objects and new designs. They’re most well-known for their collaborations with fashion label Bode, but in this interview by Max King, Aaron Aujla And Benjamin Bloomstein share their approach to design and insight into a variety of projects they’ve worked on | Link

 
 
 
 
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