 ✨Meet the Crew ✨ Our COO (Chief Operation Officer) Jenny 🧡My WR Mahi... I'm so stoked to be part of the Wellness Riders team. My mahi for this awesome company is all related to the skills and experience I have gathered from 20 years of working in sports. I started off helping out where I could, assisting the coaches at skate sessions, and now I manage the operational side of the business. I like to think of myself as the 'get the house in order' person, who can help tidy things up, make sure we have processes in place so things run smoothly and safely, allowing the rest of the team to shine in their roles without worrying about the 'boring' stuff! 🧡 My boardsports journey… I came to boardsports later in life as I grew up around more traditional activities like tennis and football. I had a surf lesson in my early 20's, followed by a snowboard holiday with friends. Then I had some kitesurf lessons (and have been an eternal beginner in that sport for over 10 years!), then I started paddleboarding in my mid/late 20's and then finally skateboarding in my 30's! 🧡Reasons you love boardsports… I think it must be the connection to nature - water, mountains, the outside air, plus the flow/mindfulness that concentrating so hard on something creates, and finally the sense of satisfaction that you've got out there and done something cool! 🧡What other ways do you cherish (manaaki) yourself? (personal wellbeing) I’m so mindful of taking care of myself physically and mentally. I set pretty strict boundaries so I know I'm not rushing around trying to do a million things in one day. I love to exercise and that could be a quick HIIT, or yoga session on youtube, but my favourite is running with my dog Bo (and husband Shaun) through the forest or at a local Parkrun. My ideal day starts with a beach walk and a dip in the sea (even in winter!) I read every day before I go to sleep, eat chocolate every day, and go to bed pretty early each day too! 🧡What does being a part of the Wellness Riders Crew bring to your life? Getting to know Gina and Sarinah and the rest of the WR crew has meant so much to me. To be part of this crew inspires me every day that you can create a life where your passions and interests can be your life - not just a thing on the side or on your to do list. I love the values that we share around empowering women like me to get out there and give it a go, and giving women the confidence to try things that are a little different from societal expectations! #wellnessriders#getonboard#love#peace#skate#snow#surf #cherishyourslef#cherishothers #cherishtheenvironment
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 ✨Meet The Crew✨ Our CSO (Chief Shine Officer) Gina 🧡Tell us about your mahi with Wellness Riders? I am one of the co-founders of Wellness Riders and the Chief Shine Officer. So really I do a bit of everything from instructing at sessions to business planning and most importantly keeping the vibes high and our vision to empower wāhine to shine moving forward. 🧡Tell us about your boardsports journey… I worked at Mount Ruapehu when I was 18 and learned to snowboard. I loved it so much I became a snowboard instructor. I then got into skateboarding after a snowboarding friend asked me to go for a skate with her. Then I decided to start learning to surf as I loved the beach lifestyle too. 🧡Reasons you love boardsports… I love the feeling of being in the elements, especially up the mountain or in the ocean. Nature revitalises me and makes me happy. I love the cruisey feeling and flow of riding along weather it be down the mountain, along the footpaths or waves. It's all so great. I also love when I get to hang with my friends and meet new friends doing them. 🧡What other ways do you cherish (manaaki) yourself? (personal well being) I spend time with my wee whanau my fiancé Joss and pup Stella. We love cuddling up and relaxing together at the end of our day. We also love going on surf and snowboard adventures. I love a good pamper session with a nice facemask, a positive podcast playing and a yummy herbal tea. I enjoy my alone time to reflect and day dream. 🧡What does being a part of the Wellness Riders Crew bring to your life? It brings me purpose. I love working with awesome wāhine who inspire me and creating something meaningful together. It is the BEST! Its my second whanau.  ✨Meet The Crew ✨ Cleo Hood Lead Youth Instructor 🧡Tell us about your Wellness Riders Mahi... I discovered Wellness Riders a few years back over Facebook. I adored what they were pursuing and so I’ve slowly worked my way into the Crew and I now help organise, plan and instruct for our School Sessions. 🧡Your Boardsports Journey... I grew up in Muriwai and got into surfing when I was 15 and I only got into skating when I was 27. I love them both so much. I’d really like to get into Paddle Boarding 🧡Reasons You Love Boardsports... I love how they connect me to the elements like the sun and the sea and the wind. They help connect me to my inner child and there so liberating 🧡What other ways do you cherish (manaaki) yourself? (personal well being) I like to stretch I’m really into alternative health remedies I like being aware of my breathing I like to op shop and run and listen to music and I adore big conversations with my Mama 🧡What does being a part of the Wellness Riders Crew bring to your life? Being involved in Wellness Riders gives me a sense of belonging connection and wahine empowerment. I feel so grateful for it all and it makes me smile lots  ✨Feeling like you need some extra support to keep skateboarding in your life?! This ebook will leave you feeling supported and inspired to start/continue your skateboarding/boardsports journey . Womens Beginner Skateboarding Guide Using Skateboarding for Your Wellbeing It has been written as a guide for you to break down the barriers to you incorporating skateboarding and any activity that you love into your life. Part A covers the Barriers to Participation and Affirmations/Actions to Overcome & Part B covers the Benefits Of Skateboarding as a way to cherishing yourself, cherishing others and cherish the environment. Lastly ways to be consistent in your skateboarding journey and continue the Good Energy flowing. This your time to explore The Benefits Of Skateboarding For Yourself, Your Loved Ones, The Environment & Beyond... Purchase Our Ebook From Our Online Store Arohanui (BIG LOVE) - The Wellness Riders Crew    Immunity Home Brew Recipe Provided by the amazing @sarinah_maya our co-founder to keep you well and thriving so you can continue to thrive on your boardsports journey. Support your immune system with powerful anti-microbial remedies from your garden and pantry. Add the following ingredients to 3 cups of water in a saucepan: ✨2 cloves of fresh garlic, finely diced ✨1 Tablespoon fresh ginger root, finely diced ✨1 Tablespoon fresh or dried thyme ✨1 teaspoon cinnamon ✨1 pinch cayenne pepper ✨1 lemon (juice) ✨1 teaspoon Manuka honey (optional) ✨For tummy bugs add: ✨1 teaspoon cloves ✨1 teaspoon aniseed Method: Simmer ingredients for 20 minutes and strain into a cup. Drink 3 cups daily (adult dose) for acute infections and 1 cup daily for immune support. Leave out the garlic, cloves and cayenne if too strong in taste and dilute with more water if needed. Rest well, drink plenty of pure water, avoid refined sugar and processed foods and consider additional high quality supplements including Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc and a probiotic formula to strengthen your gut flora and immune system. Wishing you well! Sarinah XX @sarinah_maya Sarinah HurfordCo-Founder of Wellness Riders |
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