American yoga pioneer Russell Simmons and award-winning shamanic teacher Vonetta E. Taylor have launched “The Vitality Reset,” a new 40-day online program based in New York. The program, which begins January 1, 2026, is designed to help participants break the cycle of failed New Year’s resolutions. It guides individuals to deconstruct the limiting beliefs and subconscious patterns that often lead to exhaustion and burnout. Research indicates that approximately 80% of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned by February.
The 40-day experience offers a radical alternative by focusing on root causes rather than willpower alone. Participants are guided to create a “Personal Vitality Code,” described as a conscious operating system for boundless energy. Mr. Simmons, aged 68, has been a dedicated yogi for over 35 years and is a co-founder of Def Jam Records. Ms. Taylor has previously guided thousands of people stuck in depression, anxiety, exhaustion, and burnout.
Mr. Simmons stated, “We’ve watched people struggle year after year, and it’s not a willpower issue—it’s an identity problem.” He added that they are teaching people to rewrite the code at the deepest level so vitality becomes a natural state. Ms. Taylor is also a renowned shamanic teacher and the award-winning author of The Shaman’s Apprentice: A Memoir. The course is now open for enrollment at an introductory price of $144.
The program includes a variety of resources and content, such as five live teaching sessions, daily mantras, and guided meditations. Participants will also receive wellness hacks, a comprehensive Vitality Manual, and access to vibrant community support. To celebrate the launch, all individuals who complete the 40-day program will be entered to win the grand prize. This grand prize is an all-inclusive seven-night spa retreat at Russell Simmons’s Health and Wellness hotel located in Bali.
