In Brief,Mandy Shaver, PhD, enjoys research, challenges as an amateur athlete, appreciating the outdoors, and lecturing at Auckland University of Technology. She received a PhD Anthropology from University of Waikato.She received a MS Sport and Recreation, top of her graduating class, specializing in leisure studies from George Mason University.She received a BA History and a BA Anthropology, both with honors, and a minor in women and gender studies from George Mason University.She is also an experienced and recognized yoga teacher (E-RYT 500), training instructors and coaching students from many parts of the world.She is a member of the Heterodox Academy.She aspires to be wise and live well.