The misogi sent the same message to Parrish as his art: you can do whatever you want. On the boat, Kearin hands me a few of his coffee-flavored chia bars as we bounce toward the Channel Islands.

Over the past year, Dubai-based wunderkind Misogi has really been making a name for himself. Collaborating with some of Soundcloud’s cult elite, the young and talented producer gained support ...

Keep in mind a Misogi doesn’t have to be purely physical. If you’re launching a business and typically make five cold calls a day, set aside a day where you’ll make 100. Or 200.

Misogi: In my room, working on my album, making endless changes. It's 8:37 p.m., the curtains are closed and I have everything I need to make sure I don't need to leave my desk until I'm done ...

The Misogi Challenge is also adaptable. It doesn't have to be a giant leap every time. You can start with smaller challenges each month, mini Misogis, to build up to your big yearly challenge.

In 2013, Korver started doing a once-a-year Japanese purification ritual called "misogi." As part of the ritual, he does an extreme fitness challenge every offseason.

For a previous misogi, Korver went on a nine-hour paddleboard trip across 25 miles of open ocean. He's currently tied for the NBA lead in three-pointers made, so it must be working.

The concept of a Misogi challenge is once a year to undertake something challenging that aims to conquer a fear or accomplish an unthinkable feat. Syed Ashuar, a resident of Richmond, put his name in ...