Experiences that build human capacity.
Science-backed gatherings that help people and teams regulate stress, build meaningful relationships, and invest in long-term well-being, because wellness isn’t built in isolation.
Join us at an upcoming event
Our public events are open to everyone. Come move, connect, and leave with tools you can use right away.
The Human Edge: Wellness in Motion
The Human Edge: A Physical & Mental Reset
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Every experience is built around four pillars
Real well-being doesn’t come from a single meditation, workout, or inspiring talk. Each Life Stages experience combines movement, behavioral science, meaningful conversation, and community, so the skills last long after the event ends.
Regulate
Develop tools to better manage stress, emotions, and performance.
Connect
Build authentic relationships with people who challenge, inspire, and support your growth.
Learn
Translate behavioral science and evidence-based wellness into practical everyday skills.
Grow
Leave with greater resilience, stronger habits, and a healthier foundation for whatever comes next.
Wellness isn’t just a collection of individual habits. It’s the cultivation of human capacity, for yourself and for the wider community.
Designed for founders, teams, and communities
Founder & Investor Experiences
Private wellness experiences for entrepreneurs, operators, investors, and startup leaders navigating high-performance environments.
- Founder wellness dinners
- SF Tech Week events
- Strength training sessions
- Walking meetings
- Fireside conversations
- Executive wellness retreats
Organizational Experiences
Interactive workshops and experiences that help organizations build healthier, higher-performing teams.
- Leadership resilience
- Burnout prevention
- Nervous system regulation
- Team connection
- Workplace wellness
- Offsites
Community Experiences
Open events for curious people interested in wellness, longevity, nature, movement, and personal growth.
- Outdoor experiences
- Community hikes
- Wellness socials
- Skill-building workshops
- Guest speakers
- Local partnerships
In their words
Being able to do a leadership / mental health workshop out in nature is a dream come true! Zulma is an amazing facilitator and I really appreciated that she customized the workshop to our group’s needs.Kim W., Skate Like a Girl Employee Wellness Cohort
It was really nice to have a more structured discussion with like-minded individuals… the pamphlets have been helpful in my everyday life since I’ve done the workshop.Jessica K., Skate Like a Girl Employee Wellness Cohort
Take this wonderful opportunity to learn to be present in nature, and to take care of yourself.Life Stages member, forest bathing event
The hike was a good reminder that I need to slow down and pay attention to my own health.Austin, Employee Wellness Participant
Thank you so much ZY for your work in the world, it is so important and needed and I loved the way you held space in the group.Life Stages community member
Where we’ve gathered
From SF Tech Week to Portland trailheads, a look at experiences we’ve hosted with partners and communities.
The Human OS: A Physical & Mental Reset
An evening of strength training and stress-regulation tools for people building in tech, co-hosted with Techqueria at Fog City Community Fitness.
The Human Edge: Tech & Human Flourishing
A morning session at Fog City Community Fitness on keeping body and mind well as technology reshapes how we work, connect, and live.
REI Anderson Award Impactivity Day
A multi-day celebration for REI team members, with mindfulness activities and a hike on Bainbridge Island.
Latinas in Tech Summit
Zulma joined fellow tech leaders to celebrate and advance the power of Latinas in the industry.
Forest Bathing with Molina Healthcare
Mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and a reflective pause to take in the benefits of the forest.
REI Berkeley Team Forest Bathing Hike
The REI Berkeley team practiced grounding and de-stressing skills while strengthening team connection on the trail.
Healing Forest Bathing Social Hike with Neuro Base Camp
An all-abilities hike connecting Portland locals experiencing, advocating for, or researching neurological conditions and brain or spinal cord injuries.
Skate Like a Girl × Brown Girl Surf
An employee wellness workshop for Bay Area nonprofits, sponsored by REI and Hipcamp.
Strengthening & Grounding Forest Bathing Hike
Self-soothing techniques, box breathing, sensory awareness, and forest bathing research at Reinhardt Redwoods Regional Park.
REI × She.is.beautiful Makers & Shakers Fair
An annual women-centered Santa Cruz fair featuring local makers and the “shakers” creating outdoor spaces where womxn build community and belong.
Reclamando la Salud / Reclaiming Wellness
Stress and mental health tools for Latinas, from the types of stress that can help you to mindfulness and time-management techniques.
LGBTQ+ Outdoor Social
Queer-identifying community members gathered for sun, fresh air, and conversations about dating, coming out, and living authentically.
REI × Life Stages Meet & Greets
A chance to learn about Life Stages, our mission, and upcoming adventures, and pick up exclusive swag along the way.
Organizations we’ve partnered with
Bring Life Stages to your community
Whether you’re building a healthier workplace, hosting an event for founders, or creating meaningful experiences for your community, we’d love to partner with you.
