make this the best season of your life

VIBRANT HEALTH STARTS IN THE HEART

From years of bearing witness to transformation, we’ve learned that meaningful and lasting shifts don’t happen without human connection. By engaging the heart through skillful community practices, relationships become a gateway to joy and emotional liberation.

We balance this foundation with hands-on education in health and human optimization—to engrain healthy habits on an identity level. Our unique approach puts an end to the striving that leads to burn-out, self-sabotage, and depression for those seeking to lead happier, healthier, and more meaningful lives.

Bringing joy to the pursuit of health and longevity

Trusted by Doctors, Professional Athletes & HEALTH EXPERTS

“There’s a lot of other health seekers in the world who want to optimize their bodies and brains, who also want to live a fulfilling and joyful life. And that’s exactly what happens at RUNGA.”

BEN GREENFIELD, HUMAN OPTIMIZATION EXPERT, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR & PODCAST HOST

  • DR. LELAND STILLMAN

    INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

    “RUNGA is my favorite health and wellness event that I go to throughout the year. It tends to attract people who are highly motivated, high achieving, very intelligent, who really refuse to settle for less in any aspect of their life. They want to look great, feel great, perform at an extremely high level, and they want to be able to do that not just now but for the rest of their lives. Particularly with the people I work with who want the best results, who want a transformational experience to help them live their life to the fullest, I always encourage them to come experience the magic that is RUNGA.”

  • AMELIA BOONE

    4X WORLD CHAMPION ENDURANCE ATHLETE

    “As an athlete, I’ve always thought I knew how to take care of my body. RUNGA taught me that there is so much more to well-being than just training for sport. By taking a deep dive into breath, mobility and mind, I came away with a better understanding of the body-mind interaction, and the tools available to me to sustain that connection.”

  • ANDREW LACHLAN

    FOUNDER OF SAUNA HOUSE

    "I attended RUNGA during a critical time in my life. Sauna House was growing fast and I needed to get away from it all while I struggled to make some big decisions. I went to create space for wisdom to come in and how this happened was quite literally crazy. In the first few hours the same phrase was spoken by Emilia in our first yoga session. By the end of the week I left with lifelong friends and an introduction to a new advisor who now has changed the shape of Sauna House forever. Truly enjoyed every moment of my time with this wonderful group of facilitators and guests."

Collaborating with industry leaders to support total mind & body wellbeing.

“You really get the essence of what biohacking is now.”

DR. CHRISTOPHER SHADE, SCIENTIST, CEO & FOUNDER OF QUICKSILVER SCIENTIFIC

  • CHRISTOPHER KLEBBA

    CEO OF NORTHERN DIAMOND MANAGEMENT

    "RUNGA has been one of the biggest catalysts and cornerstones to my health and wellness journey. The connections I've made through the incredible RUNGA community have continued to develop throughout the years and have turned into lifelong friendships. I look forward to these events all year, feeling the energy that is so unique to RUNGA and the team behind it! I cannot express the sense of joy and community it brings to be a part of this tribe.”

  • ALVEY THOMPSON

    HEALTH COACH & FATHER

    “In today’s climate it is crucial to be in environments where you can connect deeply with like-minded people, learn, and have a blast. That’s why I love RUNGA and continue to come back. My three RUNGA retreats gave me the opportunity to build life-long relationships and have fun growing into the best version of myself. A huge thank you to the entire RUNGA family!”

  • LUNA BATTALIA

    LEGACY & LEADERSHIP MENTOR

    “RUNGA is a game changer! It's truly an unforgettable, heart-centered experience rich with diverse activities sure to nourish your mind, body, and spirit. All the vitamin shots, classes and bio-hacking tools are great, but more than anything, RUNGA is a place of belonging and connection. It's a place where each person is not only welcome, but they're seen as a necessary piece of the whole. We all left feeling like family. I can't wait to return!”

MEET THE FOUNDERS


  • Joseph Anew is an international speaker, fitness expert and lifestyle coach. During his eight years as Head of Sport and Training at SPARTAN, Joseph worked full-time with professional endurance athletes and taught seminars all over the world. From there, Joseph went on to found RUNGA, creating the experience he himself needed to recharge and refuel once a year.

    After a traumatic brain injury, Joseph dedicated his life to finding health again, stopping at nothing to regain his potential. Today, this experience shapes him as a coach and educator, and fuels his purpose for bringing together teachers, modalities and therapies for the highest possible impact at RUNGA. Joseph believes that vibrant health is possible for everyone and he embodies that truth in his own story of overcoming significant adversity.


  • Emilía Rún is a plant-based chef, yoga teacher and mindfulness meditation instructor. After law school, Emilía moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams of working in food, the seeds for which were planted while working at a health food restaurant during her teenage years. Emilía found herself as a raw dessert chef for various health food establishments, teaching cooking classes, and consulting with restaurants. In 2018, Emilía opened her own catering business, which quickly became known for her colorful spreads and raw desserts.

    Emilía credits yoga and meditation as being pivotal to her healing from lifelong autoimmune disease. Since stumbling into a class at 18 years old, the teachings of Kundalini Yoga, and later Mindfulness, allowed her to cultivate an unbroken connection to the heart, which serves as a compass in her daily life. Eventually becoming a teacher in both herself, Emilía has trained with Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, Tej Kaur Khalsa, Krishna Kaur and Siri Bahadur Khalsa.

Committing to vibrant health is a radical act.

  • Apply for one of our upcoming experiences, where we bring together an array of speakers, experts, therapies and sessions designed for the highest possible impact. With an intimate number of guests, you can expect one-on-one access to experts and meaningful connections with like-minds.

  • Bring out the best qualities in your group or organization with a private experience. Whether you are interested in a workshop or multi-day retreat programming, guests are invited to take full control of their wellbeing with our hands-on classes and philosophy. Learn more about the benefits here.

  • After your corporate experience, RUNGA offers tactical and strategic solutions for incorporating targeted wellness practices into a long-term business strategy or Employee Wellness Program.