Summit Rise Session

Summit Rise is a monthly hike and breathwork session for men who carry responsibility and want to lead life from a calmer, more grounded place. We use movement, nature, and breath to regulate the nervous system, sharpen focus, and reset the body and mind. No hype, no pressure - just space to reset and rise.

What to Expect

You can expect:

• A steady, accessible group hike in nature
• Space for connection, reflection, and quiet
• A guided breathwork session focused on nervous system regulation
• Time to reset, slow down, and recalibrate
• A grounded, supportive environment - no pressure, no ego

This is not a race, a workout, or a therapy session.
It’s a reset for men who carry a lot and want to lead life from a calmer place.

What to Bring

Please bring:

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Water bottle
• Towel or mat to sit/lie on for breathwork
• An open mind

No breathwork or hiking experience is required.

Important Notes

• Meet outside Gate 6 Eastern Escarpment Area on West Mount Cotton Road
• This session is suitable for most fitness levels
• If you have medical conditions that may affect breathwork, please reach out prior
• Phones are discouraged during the session to support presence and connection

WHO AM I?

I’m Paul Grugan, co-founder of Life By Eight and a Life & Nervous System Coach.

My work is built on a simple belief:
Real change starts with regulation, not pressure.

I help men, leaders, and high-performers move out of stress, reactivity, and autopilot by learning how to regulate their nervous system and communicate from a grounded place.

Summit Rise was created as a reset from the noise:

• Movement through nature
• Guided breathwork
• Space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect

This experience isn’t about pushing harder - it’s about becoming calm, clear, and present so you can lead your life from a stronger place.

If you’re ready to step out of survival mode and rise into your next level, I’ll meet you at the trailhead.

Paul