<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Journal | Wellness, Surf &amp; Island Life</title><description>Essays, wellness guides, and reflections from the Vultun team. Pilates, massage science, surf culture, meditation, and island living in Siargao.</description><link>https://vultun.com/</link><item><title>Vol. Twelve: The Easy Half</title><link>https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-twelve/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-twelve/</guid><description>Cutting is the easy half. Subtraction only makes room; it does not decide what the room is for. Vol. 12 of The Seed.</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vol. Eleven: The Chef and the Stew</title><link>https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-eleven/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-eleven/</guid><description>You were never the stew. You are the chef. Vol. 11 of The Seed, on reclaiming the spoon, with Derek Walcott&apos;s Love After Love and Groundhog Day.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vol. Ten: Always Be Ready</title><link>https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-ten/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-ten/</guid><description>The swell does not send an invitation. Vol. 10 of The Seed, on readiness as a daily practice, with the story of Jay Moriarity and Chasing Mavericks.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vol. Nine: The Chisel</title><link>https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-nine/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-nine/</guid><description>Time doesn&apos;t just pass. It shapes you. A beautiful life isn&apos;t found. It&apos;s carved. This week&apos;s Seed on freedom, patience, and picking up the chisel.</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Seed Vol. Eight: The Thread</title><link>https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-eight/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-eight/</guid><description>There is a thread running through your life. You may not always see it. Others almost certainly can&apos;t. But if you&apos;re honest with yourself, you can feel it. A quiet, persistent pull toward something that has always been yours.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PARADISE COMES TO YOU: VULTUN&apos;S HOME-SERVICE MASSAGE IN SIARGAO</title><link>https://vultun.com/journal/wellness/vultun-home-service-massage-siargaos-hilot-at-your-door/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vultun.com/journal/wellness/vultun-home-service-massage-siargaos-hilot-at-your-door/</guid><description>Certified Filipino therapists bring hilot, deep-tissue and energy work to your villa or hotel—no extras, just healing. Book in 90 seconds.</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ALLEGRA&apos;S ODE TO GIRLS &amp; WOMEN</title><link>https://vultun.com/journal/memoir/allegras-ode-to-girls-and-women/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vultun.com/journal/memoir/allegras-ode-to-girls-and-women/</guid><description>Read &quot;Allegra&apos;s Ode to Girls &amp; Women&quot; on Vultun&apos;s memoir journal—an empowering reflection on confidence, beauty standards, and island family life in Siargao.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Seed Vol. Seven: The Garden Is Your Mother</title><link>https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-seven/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-seven/</guid><description>The earth doesn&apos;t just tolerate you -- it loves you back. Lessons from Braiding Sweetgrass on reciprocity, the Three Sisters garden, and what it means to tend something with care.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FOR SOLITUDE</title><link>https://vultun.com/journal/poem/poem-by-john-odonohue-a-blessing-of-solitude/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vultun.com/journal/poem/poem-by-john-odonohue-a-blessing-of-solitude/</guid><description>Immerse yourself in &quot;A Blessing of Solitude&quot; by John O&apos;Donohue on Vultun&apos;s poetry journal—find calm, reflection, and inspiration for your wellness journey.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Seed Volume Six: On Where Focus Goes</title><link>https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-six/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-six/</guid><description>Your mind is a spotlight. Whatever it shines on becomes bigger in your world. A journal prompt and practice on the power of conscious focus.</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Seed Volume Five: On the Power of Your Inner Circle</title><link>https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-five/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-five/</guid><description>In Volume Five of The Seed, we ask why your closest eight relationships set your trajectory. A surf film and reflection prompt help you audit your circle.</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Seed Vol. Four: On Syncing with Nature&apos;s Rhythms</title><link>https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-four/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-four/</guid><description>We&apos;re cyclical beings in a linear world. Discover a 4-part seasonal self-check and journal prompt to align your life with the Earth&apos;s pulse.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Seed Vol. Three: On Your Source</title><link>https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-three/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-three/</guid><description>Read The Seed Vol. Three for surf mindset strategies, spa self-care routines, reformer pilates flows, and mindfulness exercises curated by the Vultun community.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FERAL PILATES CREATION STORY: IT IS WITHIN THE WOUND WE FIND THE MEDICINE</title><link>https://vultun.com/journal/editorial/feral-pilates-creation-story-it-is-within-the-wound-we-find-the-medicine/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vultun.com/journal/editorial/feral-pilates-creation-story-it-is-within-the-wound-we-find-the-medicine/</guid><description>Discover Feral Pilates &amp; Physio in Siargao—a soulful fusion of physical therapy and mindful movement for healing, strength, and unmedicated birth prep.</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Seed: On &quot;Sacred Boundaries&quot;</title><link>https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-two/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-two/</guid><description>Dive into The Seed Vol. Two—your guide to advanced biohacking rituals, sauna and ice bath protocols, and transformational pilates practices from Vultun experts.</description><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Seed: On &quot;Amor Fati&quot;</title><link>https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-one/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vultun.com/journal/the-seed/the-seed-vol-one/</guid><description>Explore The Seed Vol. One on Vultun&apos;s journal for actionable meditation prompts, holistic biohacking tips, and community reflections to elevate your daily practice.</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>POST MASSAGE DOS &amp; DON&apos;TS: TIPS TO EXTEND THE SIARGAO GLOW</title><link>https://vultun.com/journal/wellness/post-massage-dos-donts-tips-to-extend-the-siargao-glow/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vultun.com/journal/wellness/post-massage-dos-donts-tips-to-extend-the-siargao-glow/</guid><description>What to do (and avoid) after your massage at Vultun Spa, Siargao. Hydration, gentle movement, heat therapy, and how to extend the benefits of your beachfront Hilot or Thai massage.</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VULTUN CREATION STORY: A SIARGAO WELLNESS JOURNEY</title><link>https://vultun.com/journal/editorial/vultun-creation-story-a-siargao-wellness-journey/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vultun.com/journal/editorial/vultun-creation-story-a-siargao-wellness-journey/</guid><description>Discover the inspiring journey behind Vultun, a wellness and surf retreat in Siargao. From overcoming personal struggles to embracing a holistic lifestyle, this story highlights the creation of a space dedicated to healing, connection, and personal growth. Join us at Vultun and start your own path to wellness.</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>