Off the Beaten Path

Several years ago, current U.S. Team member Doug Eagle was in a car accident and sustained a severe slipped disk injury to his back. After surgery, he underwent 18 months of physical therapy, which became a key factor in his return to the sport, and his most recent silver-medal finish at National Singles. In addition to some new career moves and his unique personal approach to health and wellness, the Texas native went a bit “off the beaten path” to celebrate the new year, traveling to Egypt with fellow pro tour regular Louis Vogel.

“At the turn of the millennium, I was of the 100,000+ people gathered at the base of the pyramids in Cairo, Egypt, Africa. On the morning of January 1, 2000, I had a unique opportunity to be the first person to enter the Great Pyramid where I sat, still in meditation giving great thanks for the opportunity.

During my earlier recovery, I sought methods self-healing, eventually becoming dedicated to yoga, meditation, and spirituality. I feel the spiritual development I gained during this time strongly influences and guides my life. I’ve further enhanced this growth and my health by becoming a vegetarian. My new clinic, Eagle Rehab, now helps others reestablish their lives after physical incapacitation.” — www.dougeagleenergy.com