Misogi

🧘‍♂️WHAT IS A MISOGI?

Misogi (禊) is a Japanese Shinto practice of ritual purification.

Traditionally, it involves immersing in cold water, standing under a waterfall, or performing physically intense acts to cleanse the body, mind, and spirit.

The goal is spiritual renewal—shedding the unnecessary to return to what is essential.

🌀 Modern MISOGI

In the context of modern personal development the definition of Misogi has evolved. Popularized by performance coach Michael Gervais and ultrarunner Jesse Itzler, a Misogi today means:

A deliberate, extreme challenge—usually physical—that pushes you beyond your perceived limits.

It should be so difficult that there’s a 50% chance you might fail—unless you truly commit.

It’s done once a year
It's personal
It’s uncomfortable by design
It’s out of the ordinary—and deeply transformational

“The point of a Misogi is to do something so hard one time a year that it changes your perception of what’s possible.” — Michael Gervais

🌊 Misogi at Sea

At SV Indie Sky, we’ve embraced this modern Misogi ethos and brought it to the ocean.

Every crew member has the option to attempt their own Misogi—on their terms, within a supportive framework. Your challenge might be:

Foiling between two islands without assistance
Leading a solo night watch with no backup
Catching your first wave
Freediving to a specific depth
Navigating by stars or dead reckoning
Saying "yes" to the unknown when your instincts say "I can't"

It’s not about proving anything.

It’s about confronting the edges of who you think you are—and sailing beyond them.

⚠️ The Two Rules of Misogi:

🛟 It should have a 50% chance of success.
If you're sure you can do it, it's not a Misogi.
The challenge needs to be so big, so uncertain, that you're forced to grow just to attempt it.
☠️ Don’t die.
This isn’t recklessness—it’s a boundary-pushing challenge within safe, intentional limits.
You’re flirting with failure, not fatality.

⛵SV Indie Sky Is Built for This

We’re not a luxury cruise.

We’re a floating platform for transformation—equipped with the gear, experience, safety protocols, and culture designed to support bold, personal growth.

We believe your Misogi is already inside you.