FOND Group had the honor of helping to produce the first annual Aha Kai Aloha Festival celebrating Hawaiian Surf and Cultural Heritage which took place in Waikiki this past fall. Alison Berman caught up with visionary pro surfer Rochelle Ballard to learn more about the memorable day and the inspiration behind the event. All Photos by KaiContinue reading “Aloha in Waikiki”
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Surfing in India?
Beyond the Surface is an explosion of color and calm, a documentary film, travelogue, and contemplative call to action on issues involving women’s empowerment, helping disadvantaged kids, spirituality and the fragility of the environment. It’s a journey powered by the waves of India’s massive coastline, and riding – in part – on the surfboard ofContinue reading “Surfing in India?”
Hungry for the Outdoors
New York City is an incredible place. Some even call it magical. Dwellers of the city bask in its wonders and gloat that it is “the best city on earth.” Yet with everything New York is credited for having, it is equally known as one of the most challenging cities in which to lead aContinue reading “Hungry for the Outdoors”
Montauk celebrates Rell Sunn
By Moira Bailey When legendary surfer Rell Sunn died of cancer in 1998, Montauk surfer and businessman Roger Feit was inspired to organize a surf competition to both celebrate her life and raise money for cancer awareness. On Aug. 2, the 16th Annual Rell Sunn Surf Contest will draw surfers of all ages to DitchContinue reading “Montauk celebrates Rell Sunn”
Immunity is Yours this Fall – FOND’s Fire Cider Giveaway
Last spring, I discovered what I now refer to as ‘My Secret Weapon’. This fall, I’m giving it to you. “Here’s to feeling good, All the time.” — Fire Cider While in Africa this past March, I exposed my body to a slew of immunity threats by visiting the slums of Johannesburg, working with kidsContinue reading “Immunity is Yours this Fall – FOND’s Fire Cider Giveaway”
When Flexibility Becomes a Liability by Michaelle Edwards
Preventing hip replacements and sacral injuries starts for many people with their yoga or fitness practice. Last year, approximately 400,000 people had their hips replaced in the United States—and most of them were women. Why do women’s hips wear out more than men? Excessive flexibility and weak stabilizing muscles are often the key factors leadingContinue reading “When Flexibility Becomes a Liability by Michaelle Edwards”
YOGA + SCIENCE, DISCOVERING THE ANATOMY OF WELLNESS WITH MICHAELLE EDWARDS
HOW I LEARNED TO RETHINK MY BODY BACK INTO ITS RIGHTFUL POSITION When I visited Hawaii this past spring, I was told stories about a very special woman living up in the hills of Kauai named Michaelle Edwards who had dedicated her life to helping people get repositioned in their bodies so that they couldContinue reading “YOGA + SCIENCE, DISCOVERING THE ANATOMY OF WELLNESS WITH MICHAELLE EDWARDS”
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