The Hero Journey - Auburn, California

Hannah Beebe

I have been going to The Hero Journey for a year now and I love it. It is unlike any other workout and it is something that I didn’t even know I needed! The experience has boxing for HIIT, and stretching and breath work for physical and emotional recovery. Starting the day off with this workout helps me be present, set my intentions, and be able to tackle the day. It truly is a unique experience and workout that is good for the mind, body and soul.

Betsy Murphy

The Hero Journey is the most inspiring workout I’ve ever experienced anywhere in the world. It combines the strength and power of boxing with the mindfulness and stretching of yoga before ending with the dynamic transformation of breath work. I arrived with no experience and no stamina and felt welcome within the diverse community of all ages and levels.

The owner of THJ, Michael Stephens, has created a unique total body mind and soul workout. We are lucky to have THJ in Auburn and if you don’t live here it’s well-worth traveling for a life-enhancing breathwork session with Michael.

Anna Beauchamp

This gym absolutely changed my life— I honestly don’t know where I would be today without it. It’s more than a gym, it’s a community. It’s also a place to come to learn about more than boxing and burning calories, but also mindfulness and deep breathing. All of these factors have been incredibly helpful for me. I definitely recommend coming here, you won’t find any other gym like it!

Forrest Farman

Boxing and breath work, all guided in an awesome little gym. Plus lots more. Good people all around, everyone there is seeking more connection than can be described in this little text box. Highly recommended

Tom La

Discovered The Hero Journey through my friend Zach, and it's been a game-changer. More than just a gym, it's a transformative experience inspired by Michael Stephens' journey. From the first workout, I sensed something unique. The challenges here go beyond the physical, tapping into mind and soul. The trainers guide you on a personal hero's journey. Short on words, big on impact. Grateful to Zach for this fitness gem!

Tom Moore

The journey is amazing. Feeling the growth not only physically but emotionally and spiritually as well. A unique experience and workout.

Kara Ramos

The Hero Journey has been such an uplifting, positive, supportive mind/body/soul experience! Hero Journey incorporates a set intention, hard physical work-out with each experience, followed by stretching, and breath-work and completed with relaxation meditation. Owner and guide, Michael, has created a unique, one-of-a-kind, transformative experience that truly combines our physical fitness with mental and spiritual fitness. For me, I have found that it is something I “crave” and need for my wellbeing. The hero’s and heroine’s at THJ have become like family, and everyone is welcomed and supported through their own journeys! So fun! So positive!

Jonathan Dombrowski

Been going for 4 months and no other gym has ever come close to the experience you get here. Half boxing hiit, half yin yoga, and a wonderful community that I’ve had the pleasure to join.

The stigma of contact gyms being intense or unfriendly is completely nonexistent here. I’ve felt pushed, but never uncomfortably so. The trainers are experienced and are able to adjust workouts to fit the needs of the individual, either dialing up or down the intensity to get to the progress they are looking for.