Wellness is not a luxury. It is liberation.
 
In a world that moves fast and often forgets to breathe, Nikisha Gordon invites us to slow down, listen inward, and return home to ourselves.
 
Through deeply personal stories, spiritual reflections, and lessons drawn from the classroom, the yoga mat, and the marathon course, The Marathon of Life explores what it means to endure with faith, discipline, and love.
 
Born to Jamaican and British parents who taught her that movement is prayer and education is power, Nikisha has transformed her grief into a guiding light for others. As an educator, writer, marathoner, and founder of We Want Wellness, she reminds us that healing is possible, joy is sacred, and every day is an opportunity to begin again.
 
This book is both mirror and map—for anyone learning to honor their body, reclaim their peace, and walk boldly toward their becoming.
 
About the Author:
Nikisha Gordon is an educator, writer, yoga instructor (RYT-200), marathoner, and founder of We Want Wellness, a community-based agency that nurtures movement, mindfulness, and liberation. She lives, teaches, and creates in Washington, D.C. Follow Nikisha Gordon on Instagran, Threads, Tik Tok or Substack at @nikisha gordon.