Our Story & Mission
At VivaTula, we are building a community of athletes who believe in the power of bilateral training and the benefits of playing sports using both sides of the body. Our mission is to inspire people worldwide to achieve physical and mental balance through our innovative products and lifestyle. The name 'VivaTula' combines 'Viva,' meaning 'live,' with 'Tula,' the Sanskrit word for 'balance,' embodying our philosophy of 'Live Balance.' Drawing from both cutting-edge technology and ancient wisdom, we aim to redefine sports and fitness
Meet Our Founder:
Our founder, Doc Vu, was a passionate tennis player for over 30 years. Frustrated by recurring injuries and witnessing others sidelined, he embarked on a mission to create a solution that would redefine the way people play sports. It started when he delved into the world of balance through practicing yoga during the COVID-19 slowdown. During this transformative journey, he remembered handball, a bilateral sport he loved decades ago but had to abandon due to hand pain. Inspired by its ability to engage both sides of the body and mind, he envisioned a paddle that would bring bilateral sports to the forefront and make it accessible to all. Through his determination and experimentation with swim paddles and badminton racquet surfaces, the VivaTula Paddle was born. This one-size-fits-all innovation is more than a product; it's an invitation to embrace bilateral sports, stay active, reduce injuries, and find balance by engaging both sides of your body and brain.
Why VivaTula:
We believe in harnessing the natural power within each of us. One way we do this is through the concept of bilateral stimulation. This involves engaging both sides of the brain in rhythmic, alternating patterns through sights, sounds, or even physical movement. Research suggests bilateral stimulation can unlock a range of benefits, from reducing stress and anxiety to improving memory and even enhancing focus.
Our specially designed paddle, with its unique dual-sided functionality, allows you to tap into this potential with each swing. In traditional court sports, overusing the dominant side of the body can result in injuries and uneven muscle development, impacting both gameplay and overall well-being. More than just a product, our VivaTula Paddle is the solution to the prevalent issue of overusing the dominant hand in sports, providing a distinctive and enjoyable path to staying active, minimizing injuries, improving brain health, and achieving balance by playing with both sides of the body.
We're not just changing the game; we're changing lives. Play Bilateral. Play VivaTula.