The twelve labors or tasks of Heracles is a mythic story loaded with a lot of practical symbolism to unpack. In what may be my longest episode to date, I try to pull some meaning from these stories.

Want to dig more into classical Greek myth and symbolism in the context of the martial arts? Check out Tom Billinge's latest book "Palaistra" found here.

Take the training offline with a small book I put together pairing basic physical exercises with short quotes and meditations. You can find the book here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lulu.com/shop/matthew-krueger/pocket-training-volume-1/paperback/product-e7pqmyv.html