Awake Athlete

Through story, practical technique, and the great wisdom of the sages, Awake Athlete presents a recipe for mental health that yields a mindset unlike anything we have seen before in sport.

The book in your hands is a mind-training guide that holds the keys to mental mastery and deliberate living. It details a way of training and competing that effortlessly merges activity and awareness for sustained flow states – a journey to optimized performance in sport and life.

From those just curious about meditation to those close to enlightenment, Awake Athlete has the power to speak to many no matter their level of experience.

About the Author

Jess Gumkowski is a long-time endurance athlete, mindset coach, yoga instructor, retreat leader, and podcast host. She lives in San Diego with her soulmate, BJ, and golden retriever, Clark. She’s worked with athletes on mind-body health since 2004, first as a sports and orthopedic massage therapist and now as a yoga instructor and mindset coach. Like many of you, she has a competitive edge, loves to train and race, and knows beyond doubt that mastery is her only option.

Reviews

“This is awesome!! I can’t wait to read the entire book!” – TB

“Jess, what a treasure box of truths you have put down on paper in beautifully written words. I made a page full of notes just from this one chapter. Two of my favorites are: “every human being has the opportunity to wake up in life” and “Detachment gave them (the refugees) presence, a clear and CONSTANT stream of precious moments linked within a lifetime”. I am (without MUCH attachment) anxiously awaiting the rest of the book! Thank you for clearing your mind enough to receive the words that are needed for such a time as this. Much love dear one. OM” – PL

“It’s breathtaking, really. I have had so many lessons just on this day, first frustration but then openness. Your book absolutely reinforced that for me too.” – JV

“Your strength, vulnerability, and higher perspective blows my heart wide open..its deeply profound..and I know it will do the same for others. In countless other ways we don’t even know of, Awake Athlete will open the hearts and minds of people to deeper ways of loving, and forgiveness in this world. In deep gratitude to you, Jess, for sharing this message. Keep going. Keep writing.” – ML