Wellspring 2018

Join Jeff Krasno, as he hosts two people who credit meditation for rebuilding their lives....

NFL All-Pro Athlete Keith Mitchell #59, a former linebacker, who, at the apex of his success, a paralyzing tackle caused a spinal injury that ended his football career and forced him into early retirement at only 31 years old. After experiencing profound, life-changing transformation from daily yoga and meditation disciplines, Keith developed a desire to share these liberating tools with others. He soon realized that many audiences had little to no exposure to these empowering and healing tools he discovered that were paramount to his healing.

Dan Nevins is a renowned inspirational speaker and Certified Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga teacher. He shares his story of service on and off of the battlefield, as well as the lessons he has learned in over a decade post injury as a combat wounded - bilateral amputee living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). His story of overcoming adversity and of how yoga has profoundly changed his life continues to be his source of inspiration to lead fellow wounded warriors and veterans around the world to yoga, mindfulness and meditation, as a way to heal from the invisible wounds of war.

Commune is a podcast where we explore the ideas and practices that bring us together and help us live healthy, purpose-filled lives. We believe personal and societal health are two sides of the same coin, and that cultivating personal wellness is the first step toward making the world well. We connect with experts, scientists, and storytellers around food, health, social impact, mindfulness and movement practices, personal growth, and environmental action.


Class time devoted to lecture: More than 45 minutes