After one too many lazy Saturdays, we find ourselves standing at the foot of an ice cold waterfall.
takigyo
Takigyo, Japanese waterfall meditation, is a sure way to shock yourself out of your winter rut
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Casey Baseel
Feb 22, 2021 - Tweet
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