The ancients used fire to discard the unusable and create a sense of “clean”.
Their spiritual leaders often staged purification ceremonies at the times of full moons “when the veils between worlds are at their thinnest,” according to local shamanic energy practitioner Brendan Davison.
A shaman on the East End? Today?
Sure. Shamanic healing is part of [...]

Maybe we’re so soft around the middle because we have it so easy.
It’s been a long time since anyone in our tribe has had to fend off a saber-tooth tiger or wooly mastodon.
But maybe a little caveman-like behavior can tighten us up a bit.
A few fitness gurus have created regimens to replicate the tree climbing, [...]

Kaites Courage 5k Run
Saturday April 9, Sag Harbor
www.islandrunning.net
Mind Over Matter 5k Run
Saturday May 14, Sag Harbor
http://glk.kintera.org/
Rotary Firecracker 8 k
Sunday July 3, Southampton
www.firecracker8k.com/
Joe Koziarz 5k
Saturday July 16, Westhampton
www.islandrunning.net/
Montauk Lighthouse Sprint Triathlon
Sunday July 17, Montauk
www.marathonguide.com
Ellens Run
Sunday, August 21, Southampton
www.ellensrun.org
30th Annual Mighty Hamptons Triathlon
Sunday, September 11, Sag Harbor
www.eventpowerli.com
Hamptons Marathon, ½ marathon and 5k
Saturday, September 24, East Hampton
www.hamptonsmarathon.com/
Mightyman Sprint, [...]

• Skin two porgies fillets and rinse them with water
• Roll fillets in flour
• Heat a wide sauté pan and add salted, whipped butter, letting it melt
• Lay porgy fillets in pan and sauté them for about 4 to 5 minutes on one side
• Flipping them over, add salt and pepper
• Add 3 tablespoons of [...]

By Emily Weitz
There are some things that are just so much fun, it’s hard to believe they’re not bad for you. Unlike chocolate cake or a fine cigar, these precious indulgences won’t compromise your health in any way. Quite the opposite, when you’ve finished with fifteen minutes of blissful hooping or a session of joyful [...]

By Laura Houston
“The beauty of paddle boarding is that it’s gear intensive to get started, but once you’ve got your gear you’re good to go,” explains Gina Bradley of Paddle Diva, a local woman’s Stand Up Boarding (SUP) company.
Having a positive SUP experience starts with finding a board that fits your body shape and the [...]

If we are what we eat, then our skin acts as a mirror, reflecting our food choices for the world to see. Using the foods below in teas, recipes or on their own can help promote healthy skin.
• Lemon and hot water: Start your day with freshly squeezed lemon and hot water to help rid [...]

By Robert Hooke
I spent my summers in Sag Harbor as a child but didn’t start sailing until I was in my 30s. First on a 26-footer around the local bays and then along the south coast of England on a Nicholson 35, while working in London. I always dreamed of making a long offshore passage, [...]

Local waters in and around the Peconic Bays offer great opportunities to pull into hidden coves. Outfitter Bob Sullivan of Sag Harbor Sailing recommends a checklist before heading out for a day sail.
Check the weather and tide, which is something you can do in advance. A tide chart will show you how the waters can [...]

The hoops of today are not the flimsy, toy store hula hoops from your fourth grade birthday party. These heavier, sturdy hoops are better for tricks and for working your abs. You can make your own hoop with a trip to the hardware store and a little love and attention.
Materials:
PVC Piping (3/4 inch)
Ratcheting [...]