Step Into the RUNGA Experience

Austin, Texas — October 2023

Our flagship event in 2023 invited 100 guests to experience RUNGA in two full days of workshops, panel discussions, keynotes, and all-day access to our curated therapy hall. We were thrilled to host such a successful event, which featured many ways to nourish your heart and body on a cellular level.

Hands-On Workshops

Workshops at RUNGA offered opportunities to experience various synergistic modalities, leaving guests with a profound sense of freedom and possibility. Sessions focused on actionable tools and techniques, embraced proven principles, and utilized the power of human connection to enhance impact.

Guided Cold Immersion Powered by Plunge

RUNGA Founder, Joseph Anew, led guests through a breathwork and sound bath session, followed by cold immersion in the Plunge Zone.

Guided Cold Immersion Powered by Plunge

Guests learned techniques to regulate the nervous system and get the most out of their cold immersion experience.

Transform the Unhealed into the Light of Oneness with Rachel Fiori

BEST-SELLING AUTHOR & FOUNDER OF MASTERS OF SELF UNIVERSITY

Emotional Freedom Techniques for Limiting Beliefs & Chronic Conditions

AMY PIPER, CERTIFIED EFT PRACTITIONER & FOUNDER OF TAPPING FOR TRUTH

Heartful Homecoming: Pathways to Belonging

Mindfulness workshops with Emilía Rún combined powerful stories, poems, and meditation skills with group activities to deepen connections.

Beyond Beliefs: Crossing the Abyss with Emilía Rún

Guests learned powerful mindfulness tools for working with beliefs that make us feel separate from others, inviting them into a sense of belonging and self-acceptance.

The White Room

Aerobic Workout

Guests started the day with an outdoor workout or yoga class in our workshop space.

Aerobic Workout

Guests learned how to create workouts that leave them with more energy than when they started.

Guided Cold Immersion Powered by Plunge

Smiling sends a signal to the autonomous nervous system that it’s safe to relax, making your cold immersion experience more enjoyable.

Guided Cold Immersion Powered by Plunge

Every guest who attempted the cold plunge stayed in for at least 3 minutes—a huge success.

Keynotes, Panels & Entertainment

The Quicksilver Scientific Stage was home to several exciting discussions and presentations spanning topics within functional medicine, peptides and hormones, entrepreneurship, psychedelics, spirituality, and more.

Rewire Your Mind: Live a Happier, Healthier and More Meaningful Life with Dr. Shauna Shapiro

BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, PSYCHOLOGIST & INTERNATIONAL EXPERT IN MINDFULNESS

Entrepreneurship with Heart: Purpose, Joy & Health

LAUREN BERLINGERI OF HIGHERDOSE, DR. CHRISTOPHER SHADE OF QUICKSILVER SCIENTIFIC, PAUL AUSTIN OF THIRD WAVE, & DR. MELISSA SONNERS OF BE INSPIRED MAMA & HBOT USA (not pictured)

The Future of Supplementation: Hormones, Peptides & More

DR. JAY CAMPBELL, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR & HORMONE EXPERT, DR. CHRISTOPHER SHADE OF QUICKSILVER SCIENTIFIC, & DR. JASON SONNERS OF HBOT USA

The Quicksilver Scientific Stage

Q&A sessions during panels and keynotes presented opportunities for guest’s questions.

Laughter Is Wellness with Comedian Brent Pella

Brent Pella performed on Saturday night, closing out a powerful day with laughter and camaraderie.

Laughter Is Wellness with Comedian Brent Pella

Brent Pella’s insights into the wellness world from his own experiences hit home for our guests.

Spirituality, the Mindstream & Detoxification with Dr. Christopher Shade

FOUNDER & CEO OF QUICKSILVER SCIENTIFIC, EXPERT IN HORMONES & DETOXIFICATION

Gut Check: Navigating Diet for a Vibrant Body & Mind

DR. MICHAEL RUSCIO, DR. TANIA DEMPSEY, & DR. LELAND STILLMAN

Psychedelics & The Mind-Body Connection

This panel discussion was recorded as an episode on Brent Pella’s Good Trip podcast. Paul Austin is the Founder of Third Wave, the internet’s premier resource for psychedelic information, and the Psychedelic Coaching Institute.

The Power of the Mind: Reprogramming for Success with Max Major

World-renowned mentalist, Max Major, performed the closing keynote on Sunday before our last reception.

The Power of the Mind: Reprogramming for Success with Max Major

In his jaw-dropping performance, Max demonstrated the potential of the human mind.

The Power of the Mind: Reprogramming for Success with Max Major

Guests walked away feeling inspired and believing that anything is possible.

Liposomal Nutraceuticals

We were honored to partner with Quicksilver Scientific to offer an open bar of their advanced, highly bioavailable supplements. Their CEO & Founder, Dr. Christopher Shade, was in attendance educating attendees about hormones, anti-aging protocols, and detoxification.

Feel the Bioavailability Difference

Quicksilver Scientific is leading the charge in liposomal supplements.

Feel the Bioavailability Difference

Their team was on-site making tailored recommendations.

Supplement Pairings per Activity

Each event activity and therapy at RUNGA featured a recommended supplement pairing for best results.

Hydrogen Water & Quinton

Guests stayed hydrated with all-day access to hydrogen water and Quinton.

Dr. Christopher Shade

Quicksilver Scientific Founder & CEO, Dr. Christopher Shade, helped guests form a tailored approach to supplementation based on their health challenges and goals.

Curated Partner Hall

The main indoor event space was transformed into a full-service therapy hall. We were honored to collaborate with the following amazing companies: AmpCoil, HBOT USA, HigherDOSE, NeuFit, and Pulse PEMF.

NeuFit

NeuFit’s patented Neubie device uses direct current stimulations to help individuals rehab and recover better and faster.

NeuFit

Their on-site team took guests through exercises using their technology, helping them return to optimal physiological functioning.

AmpCoil

AmpCoil utilizes innovations from Nikola Tesla, mainstream physics, and quantum mechanics to shift the body into a state of healing.

AmpCoil

AmpCoil uses multiple scientifically proven technologies that help to balance the body's systems at a sub-cellular level.

HBOT USA

Guests experienced the healing power of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).

HBOT USA

The HBOT USA team was on site with two pressurized chambers, guiding guests through the hyperbaric treatment.

HBOT USA

On-site chambers allowed guests to experience the healing use of oxygen in a pressurized environment, at a level higher than 1 atmosphere.

Pulse PEMF

Pulse is the leader in PEMF technology, a revolutionary wellness modality.

Pulse PEMF

PEMF is a non-invasive technology that infuses the body with natural energy at the cellular level.

HigherDOSE

HigherDOSE showcased its top products, including the PEMF Go Mat which uses the Earth’s healing frequencies to promote desk-side tranquility.

HigherDOSE

Their red light face masks promote better skin in just two weeks by reducing fine lines and wrinkles and boosting collagen and elastin.

Vibrant Organic Meals

We love partnering with farms and vendors who share our passion for the power of food—both for our health and the planet’s. With Force of Nature as our exclusive meat partner, we’re grateful to be a part of the regenerative revolution. Our menus are designed to accommodate common dietary specifications and restrictions, including gluten-free, plant-based, and even carnivore.

Organic Lunch Buffet

Slow-cooked pasture-raised chicken with lemon vinaigrette.

Organic Lunch Buffet

Mixed baby green salad with avocado, mixed citrus, roasted walnuts and honey-balsamic vinaigrette.

Organic Lunch Buffet

Lunches featured pasture-raised chicken or regenerative beef from Force of Nature with a variety of salads and roasted vegetables enhanced with citrus, herbs and micro-greens.

Evening Reception

Grilled regenerative bison sliders from Force of Nature were served on a choice of organic sourdough or wrapped in lettuce.

Evening Reception

Organic corn tortilla slider with wild boar chorizo from Force of Nature or portobello mushroom, avocado and escabeche.

Organic Breakfast Buffet

Cocojune was our choice of coconut yogurt. Guests loved choosing from their variety of single-serve flavors.

Organic Breakfast Buffet

To pair with the yogurt, we served SAKARA granola and organic berries.

Organic Breakfast Buffet

Breakfast featured regenerative bison sausages from Force of Nature and pastured eggs from Shirttail Creek Farm.

Organic Lunch Buffet

Charred broccolini tossed in extra virgin olive oil, coconut aminos, honey and roasted garlic.

Organic Lunch Buffet

Warm baby potato salad with shallot, capers, and parsley.

Organic Lunch Buffet

Roasted sweet potatoes with herb tahini sauce, micro-greens, and sesame seeds.

Evening Reception

Force of Nature regenerative bison and beef sausage with jalapeño and cheddar.

Where Drinks Come True

We offered a wide variety of beverages throughout the experience, including coffee from Strong Coffee Company and Four Sigmatic, clean wines from Dry Farm Wines, botanical mocktails, cold-pressed juices from Raw Republic Juice, organic bone broth from Beauty & the Broth, and more.

Strong Coffee Company

Strong Coffee Company kept guests fueled throughout the day with their lattes infused with collagen, L-theanine, MCTs, and Neurofactor.

Strong Coffee Company

Guests fueled their mornings with Strong’s instant organic coffee.

Nixie Sparkling Water

We love Nixie’s commitment to organic natural flavors.

Nixie Sparkling Water

A variety of flavors were served: Pomegranate Green Tea, Watermelon Mint, Grapefruit, and Lime.

Beauty & The Broth

Guests enjoyed freshly warmed organic bone broth from Beauty & The Broth all day long—especially popular after cold plunging sessions.

Raw Republic Juice

Raw Republic Juice served samples of their cold-pressed organic juices alongside our afternoon Blue Majik Lemonade.

Dry Farm Wines

Dry Farm Wines poured their meticulously sourced, organic, and sugar-free wines each evening.

Dry Farm Wines

Their commitment to quality is unparallelled—ensuring the wines they distribute are natural and organic, lower alcohol, sugar-free, dry farmed and third-party tested for purity and mycotoxins.

Botanical Mocktails

Guests loved our RUNGA Mule, made with cold-pressed ginger juice, lemon juice, cayenne, pure stevia, and sparkling spring water.

Botanical Mocktails

We also served Yuzu & Orange Blossom Fizz—featuring Quicksilver Scientific’s BitterX. Guests used the Leela Quantum Infinity Bloc to charge their drinks.

Athletic Brewing Company

Athletic Brewing Company provided a thoughtful non-alcoholic option for beer lovers.

It was an unforgettable weekend full of heartfelt moments, meaningful connections, and powerful learnings. We loved putting on this event in Austin, Texas and are already looking forward to the next one in October 2024. Read more about it here!