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Writer Katherine Stewart joined Carolyn for a week of Spirited Walking at the Golden Door resort. By week’s end, Katherine concludes: “she has given me new legs. By allowing me to reconsider such a fundamental activity as walking, she has given m e a tool to help quiet the static in my head so that I may be able to hear the deeper voice within.”
Read the article. Best Health Magazine, October 2008. “Mindful Walking” cites Carolyn and The Spirited Walker in an article on walks that reduce stress and enhance energy. Published by Reader’s Digest Association of Canada.  ABC Radio National in Sydney, Australia, interviewed Carolyn for a broadcast on walking meditation that aired in March 2007 and January 2008. Produced by Kerry Stewart for the ABC’s Encounter program.Today’s Health & Wellness magazine, May/June 2007. Writer Nancy Monson talks to Carolyn about exercise for body and soul in her article, “Walk Toward the Light.” Woman’s Day magazine, March 6, 2007, cites Carolyn Scott Kortge in “Quiet, Please!” article by Paula Spencer. Women’s Day Magazine, March 7, 2006 “Living in the Moment” article includes suggestions from Carolyn Scott Kortge for walking mindfully. “I call it aerobic mindfulness,” says Carolyn. “It’s taking a break from mental fretting, second-guessing and planning.” Oregon Quarterly Magazine, Summer 2005 University of Oregon alumni magazine profiles Carolyn in an article by Katherine Gries titled  “On A Spirited Path.” – Read the articleFamily Circle Magazine, July 8, 2003 “Stop Stress, Start Walking” features The Spirited Walker approach to fitness and stress WORDS FROM WALKERS “You were so awesome to walk with and I’m blessed to have met you. Thank you for what you do.” —Terri Gaertner, CURE Day of Caring, Denver, 2008 “You are a great teacher (content, energy level, connection with a large group). I’ve practiced my learning in my walks over the week. Thanks for sharing what you’ve learned.” —Mary Alice Brown Johnston, PhD, Willamette Valley Cancer Center, 2008  “I really loved the WVCC classes! Thanks so much for your inspiration, quotes, affirmation and humor! It was a pure delight to be there!” —Linda Dorsey Royston, 2008“I found our walks to be one of the most rewarding experiences of the weekend. You are a good teacher, no, a great teacher. I really had a feeling of opening up all my senses and it was so relaxing.” —James Lasker, MD, Life Beyond Cancer Retreat – Miraval “I have been “engulfing” your book this morning, and—before I even finish it—I want to let you know I am delighted and amazed at how your book resonates with my philosophy and experiences. Thank you for this wonderful gift to those of us who share your spiritual approach to walking!” — Cleveland, OH “Your walking program really clicked for me, especially the use of chants and visualization. I used to avoid hills, but now I'm chanting "I am strong, Yes I can" to get past the inner demon that wants to stop. It really works! And, the two inches off my hips (due to increased walking) doesn't hurt a bit either!” — Cheri Hughes, Dallas, TX WALKERS IN ACTON Tucson Spirited Walkers  A group of Tucson walkers guided by optometrist Dawn Messer meet regularly for Spirited Walks in the Sabino Canyon area. Dawn formed the group after meeting Carolyn at the annual Life Beyond Cancer retreat at Miraval Resort. Carolyn’s walks at the retreat introduced walking as a component of healing in times of emotional or physical upheaval. Dawn carried the message back to friends in her community and launched a Spirited Walker program with guidance from Carolyn, who met with the group in December 2009.Information: tdmesser@comcast.net “Thank you for being an inspiration to me.”  The Portland Marathon offered a route to personal achievement for 24 members of The Spirited Walkers training group from Eugene, OR. The walkers were coached by Kay Porter in an eight-month program that included guest appearances by Carolyn. Team members wore colorful red shirts that proudly identified them as Spirited Walkers.“I must tell you that you have spirited me on more walks and kept me on track. Your book is like my walking Bible. I have little book markers here and there for uplifting, go-do-it sort of phrases. This book of yours should be on everyone's must-read list!” —Portland, OR “Loved your book! Many great new ideas, and I loved your writing style also. I shall keep it near and refer to it as a reminder of my ‘better walking self’.” —New York, NY “I'm really enjoying the book. It's kind of like having a personal trainer who keeps you going when your resolve wavers.” —Tucson, AZ MORE RESPONSES IN THE MEDIA:
“Reading this book made me WANT to go walking each day. I recommend it to those who want to get active but are having trouble getting motivated, to those who are seeking a low impact workout, or to anyone who feels a sense of balance missing from their lives.”— Lori Lewis, bella-mag.com “For Kortge, meditation turns simple walks into spiritual experiences...'when I feel feel totally whole, totally connected with my body, mind, and spirit.'“ —Natural Health Magazine “For fitness walkers and others who ask, ‘Is this all there is?’ this book answers a most definite “No.” —The Oregonian “Like yoga, spirited walking is a form of meditation in motion, offering physical rewards as well as mental and spiritual benefits. Kortge offers clarity and personal anecdotes, as well as specific advice.” —Amazon.com  home | book tour | pep talk | author | archive copyright© 1998-2010 Carolyn Scott Kortge, The Spirited Walker™ |
