WHY RUNMONKS
Zen is “A practice that helps one to penetrate to their true self through zazen (thought/meditation) and to vitalize this self in daily life.” We believe running is a form of mediation and helps us simply harmonize breathing, body and the mind through inner peace and clarity on your true self which enables us achieve the highest form of us.
Runners
Running Coaches
High Endurance Runners
Inspirational Athletes
Barefoot Running
Yoga Experts
Nutritionists & Lifestyle Management
Running Sports Organizations
Running Clubs
Doctors
Physiotherapists
Sports Counsellors
Running Supplements
Sports Gear
Timing Solutions and Analytics
Running and Philanthropy
Running Destinations
The Volunteers
Plogging
Community Service
Why Choose Us?
Life is a celebration of the - “YOU” and You are special, you are energy, you are central to everything around You.
Through RunMonks we envision to tap into the most fearless and courageous form of “You” which will enable you to bring out the best version of “Yourself” by creating a platform which brings out inspirational stories, journeys of athletes, runners who have tread the path of determination, diligence and dedication and ignite the spark of motivation to build a community which Inspires and have an ecosystem which will enable our goal of holistic fitness to innumerable individuals and create a blissful balance of Mind, Body and Soul and activate the “Zen” in us.
What We Are
RunMonks as a Running platform will be an enabler or a stepping stone which will carve out the best version of “You” by building a community which Inspires and acts as a catalyst to bring about transformational changes in individuals who aspire to be runners, amateur athletes who want to be better runners, pro-athletes who want to enhance their performance and bring out a “Social Movement” which advocates Holistic Fitness and LifeStyle and takes you toward the path of being in the “Zen Mode”
THE RUNMONK LIFE
In short, The Zen Mode can be a philosophy or a way of being and living. It is a sense of having awareness and mindfulness. It is to simply, breathe, be yourself, carefree, feel liberated For some one aspiring to live The RunMonk life means to know and accept their authentic self, to mindfully live each moment of their life, to let go of their ego’s , to serve others and to increase serenity and all this can be attained by a simple practice of Running.
So come live in that Zen Mode with us as we encapsulate, engage and collaborate with Thought Leaders, Runfluencers, Athletes from different walks of life and bring out engaging, thought provoking and inspirational stories and best practises and tips which will enable you to be the better version of you. So if you are someone thinking of picking up the sport of running, an amateur runner who wants to train and do better or a pro athlete RunMonks will serve you with riveting content which will build curiosity and be the catalyst of change.
ACTIVATE THE ZEN MODE AND BE A RUNMONKER
The Zen Mode In Us
Zen means meditation. The Japanese for zen is from the Chinese for chan which in turn comes from the Hindu dhyana, the form of yoga through meditation and stillness and each of us has "Stillness" which can be found through self-reflection and introspection.
The Concept of ZEruNning
Zen is a Practice that helps one to penetrate to their true self through meditation.
Running is a form of mediatation and helps us harmonize breathing, body and mind which enables us to achive the highest form of us.
We called this ZEruNning
To activate the Zen in Us – We need to recognize the 5 ways of operating from our true self
1- Is your true self certain and clear about things?
2- Is your true self stable?
3- Is your true self driven by a deep sense of truth?
4- Is your true self at peace?
5- Is your true self all about love?
Entering The RUNMONKER Philosophy
1- The sense of having awareness and mindfulness. 2- It is breathe, be yourself, be carefree, feel liberated.
3- To know and accept your authentic self, to mindfully live each moment of your life.
4- To let go of your ego’s , to serve others.
5- To increase serenity.
All this can be attained by living the RunMonk life by the simple practice of Running.
Mindfulnes
Be a RunMonker by -
Living every moment to the fullest.
Practice Mindfulnes
Be Dualistic
Dualism is opposing principles such as right or wrong, Holding on to dualism causes conflict and anxiety whilst letting go frees you.
Find BALANCE
As a RunMonker create the congruence of Mind, Body and Soul and find Stillness
Awareness
As a RunMonker - Develop awareness of oneself.
Be Unselfish
As a RunMonker - Develop Altruistic action (benefits oneself and others)
Be Immerseful
As a RunMonker - Increase Serenity (recognize things for what they are)
And Unlock “ The ZEN”-
THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF
Vision
To Build a Running Community which Inspires and acts as a catalyst to bring about transformational changes in individuals who aspire to be runners, amateur athletes who want to be better runners, pro-athletes who want to enhance their performance and bring out a platform which evangelizes holistic health.
Mission
Through the RunMonks platform bring out inspirational stories, journeys of athletes, runners who have tread the path of determination, diligence and dedication and ignite the spark of motivation to build a community which Inspires and have an ecosystem which will enable our goal of holistic fitness to innumerable runners.
TESTIMONIALS
"Running Community which Inspires and acts as a catalyst to bring the best of you" Cant agree more on the moto RunMonks thrives on. It has been an absolute pleasure to work alongside Kushagra Sharma to bring out the perspective of running and how one can go beyond it. All the aspiring runners can now have a new destination to plan and participate in the next big what! and yes, this is an exclusive platform that talks about running!.
Yuvaraj Patil - Ultramarathoner"RunMonks is a wonderful platform which brings out stories and journeys of runners and athletes, it is a great place for pro runners to share their learnings and inspire amateur runners or individuals who want to take up running as a way of healthy living. It has been a great experience collaborating with RunMonks to bring out my journey and sharing thoughts on how to "be better" from a holistic fitness perspective.
Mahasweta Ghosh - Ultra-marathoner
About ME
RunMonks is a passion driven running and holistic fitness community platform built by Kushagra Sharma who himself is an ardent runner and holistic fitness & lifestyle evangelist. Powered by the 505 Circle – RunMonks believes in the philosophy of balance between Mind, Body and Soul and attempts to activate the “Zen”in each one of us.
Kushagra started his running journey in the year 2014, when he quit smoking and wanted an outlet that could take care of his cravings and overcome this addiction and that its when he picked up “Running”.
With no ambition or skills to run long distances, he just progressed each day, connected with different coaches, peers and runners to understand running. He ran because it was liberating and gave him a sense of freedom from the nicotine addiction, with every run he was far less anxious, running gave him and still gives him time to reflect and put things into perspective, it gives him strength to channelize his energy, it helps him kill stress, it makes him confident, it makes him happy, it gives him a high far greater than the buzz of a cigarette. #IfHecanSoCanYou.
Running in his own words takes him into a #ZenMode and here he is 7 years clean trying to propagate the idea of running and holistic fitness through @runmonks which gives him a great sense of pride and accomplishment, he will continue on this journey and invite many more shining stars and help reflect their inspirational journey through stories captured on #RunMonks to provide tremendous value and service to the society by making it Positive, Healthy, Resilient and Self Sustaining.
Lets Get Into The #ZenMode & be the #RunMonker
