Unlike any other Path abiding upon this plane(t),WF is a science of not just one, but rather 5 Yogas (pathway of union):Strength, Cardio, Hatha Yoga, Nutrition, and Meditation. In this Path of Yoga, we do not consider a Bench Press or a 5-mile interval run as ANY LESS SACRED than say, an Upward Facing Dog […]
the priceless value of “Sangha”; the community of like-minded warriors – is perhaps one of the most important shining jewels of a Fitness Lifestyle. it’s impossible to stay depressed when you create an environment of friends who understand the necessity of a sweat-based approach to personal growth. clowning around before high-end suffering in a bicycle […]
“When fame really hit me was when Legends of the Fall was released three years after Thelma & Louise. You get no warning about what celebrity is or how to deal with it. It’s sort of multitiered. The initial stage is feeling discombobulated and not up to the task. I didn’t understand the incessant attention […]
Our medical industry has created a bijillion dollar per year highly lucrative money-making scheme around the unquestioned and quite fashionable disease of clinical depression (or at least ADD or ADHD OR HDTV or, well whatever, get begets get. garbage in? garbage out!). On the other hand, not does one dollar ever go toward clinical elevation. […]
“Many athletes trains train their entire lives in their own sweat and their addiction to it only bogs them deep into an imbalanced hole in the ground of their being. in WF, we race to keep ourselves spiritually whole.”– coach ilg Three weeks ago, i visited my h(om)etown of Durango, Colorado to test drive my […]
Dear Mr. Triscooter,The goal of WF is to experience and behold the self. Every workout is an opportunity for me to experience the moment and through that to live nobly. I’ve observed that becoming fit and gaining control of my body is a basic need and a step towards the final goal of enlightenment. Attaining […]
“The real workout that you’ve been working out on all this (life)time, is the workout you’ve come to call, yourself.”– coach ilg photo by craig ilg. coach doing camp yoga, bottom of Grand Canyon.
ilg, watching his (Dharma) wheels going ’round and ’round. “The outer world don’t give my blogs or books or resume awards; in fact, many people disdain ilg…not that they can outperform ilg, even these days, however, that doesn’t seem to matter. it’s go(o)d, a perfect Teaching of Aparigraha. as my Teachers taught me; “All Karma […]
Most teachings are for Wholistic Fitness Members only. Some are complimentary.
These teachings are the "Rasas" or "sap" of Wholistic Fitness. You’ll find insights to ponder, student chi to keep your own chi topped off, and plenty of proven training techniques to test on your own body, mind, and spirit! Also, you’ll find my very popular Race Reports, and news of our Sangha’s (community’s) latest transpersonal fitness adventures!
You have access to thousands of posts going all the way back to 2002. The Archives makes for ideal Svadhyaya, and if you don’t know what that important term means ... all the more reason to dive into these amazing WF Scriptural Recordings!
Checking out one or two archived teachings every day or so is an AMAZINGLY EFFECTIVE way to stay connected with your Tribe AND maintain consistency and motivation in what matters most: your own practice.
Note: We'll be fixing broken image links, and cleaning up the categorization of archived posts, over time.
Photo of Coach and daughter Dewachen, living the Path (upside down!) by www.jamesqmartin.com
