This quote from the 19th century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche is a bit sobering and at the same time we or those in our life experience something very difficult and seem called to be bigger that the challenge. Physiologists term this as adaptive response of cells and organisms to a stressor. Not enough to damage or kill but enough to evoke resilience and often transformation to greater vitality.

Let's explore the rich body of recent research that can prompt us to lean into stressors to our benefit; fasting, cold exposure, breath work, rigorous physical exercise, even exposure to toxins.

Learning materials will be provided.