Does surfing have the power to heal?

KPBS | By KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published August 30, 2006 at 11:56 AM PDT

This story was published more than 19 years ago.

Steven Kotler, author of West of Jesus, tells the story of how surfing saved his life. Kotler talks about overcoming Lyme disease, and his global quest to unravel the mysteries of the "Conductor".

Does surfing have the power to heal?

Steven Kotler, author of West of Jesus, tells the story of how surfing saved his life. Kotler talks about overcoming Lyme disease, and his global quest to unravel the mysteries of the "Conductor."

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Steven Kotler , author of West of Jesus: Surfing, Science and the Origins of Belief .

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