EP 187: Gerry Lopez & Pamela Levine - The intersection of Yoga and Surfing, Their new partnership with Manduka, Pamela’s focus as CEO of Manduka, Solving the climate crisis through Yoga, Where to start practicing Yoga, and Relearning to love surfing again

Elder God, surfing icon, two-time Pipeline champion, and lifelong yogi Gerry Lopez and Manduka’s CEO Pamela Levine join the pod to discuss their new partnership. Gerry opens up the pod by discussing his “re-falling in love” with surfing, how he has strayed from surfing to pursue other disciplines, and how he always comes back to surfing. He explains how the path of yoga and surfing are one in the same, and reflect on the evolution of health and wellness has evolved through his years as a professional surfer. Gerry is joined by Manduka’s CEO Pamela Levine who touches on the evolution of her career, from starting at brands like Quiksilver, Roxy and Dakine to becoming the CEO of the leading brand of yoga and yoga accessories. She discusses her partnership with Gerry Lopez, how she hopes to affect change as CEO within her company and within the yogi community, and advises on the best ways people can start yoga. Gerry closes out the pod by answering what’s next for him, providing guidance for living a life of substance, health, and meaning, answering Instagram Fan questions, and takes on the Lightning Round for the second time.

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