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Letter from the editor / Summer + Fall 2018
DEAR READERS, It’s time to Grow. Think of a flower as it pushes its way through the earth and up towards the sky. Determined and resilient, it emerges into the world as a steady yet delicate structure, revealing a beautiful combination of shapes and colors. It stands there with no expectations, fearless against a range of temperatures, too much water or not enough, often subjected to careless foot traffic and even intentional destruction. In the absence of doubt, fear, judgment, anxiety or stress, what would grow in your life, what would thrive? A flower has just a season, and it blooms with all its might. Just as nature shares her inspiring ways with us every day, let’s continue to support one another on our paths of evolution. This magazine is a celebration of wellness and vibrant living, from the moments on your mat to the blissful smiles shared on a hiking trail or during a meal with friends. We are here to encourage growth and we thank you for helping us cultivate a voice and share it with all our readers in Colorado and beyond. As we grow, we want you to, too. In Gratitude, Kim Fuller, Owner + Editor-In-Chief kim@coyogalifemag.com
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Based in Vail, Colorado, KIM FULLER is a freelance writer, editor and photojournalist in addition to her role at CO YOGA + Life™ . She is also a yoga teacher and co-founder of In Your Element, a yoga and outdoor adventure company. Kim has been published in The Denver Post, 5280 Magazine, Yoga Journal, Elevation Outdoors, Mountain, MTN Town, Outside, Snowshoe Magazine, Gear Institute, SUP Journal and more. When she is not diligently writing and editing in her mountain nook, teaching yoga around town or finding a new adventure, find Kim at a local cafe or craft brewery, where she enjoys the more indulgent side of inspiration. See more of her work at www.kimfullerink.com, and follow her on Instagram @lifeinfull.
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contents / Summer + Fall 2018
CONTENTS
GROW 7 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
It’s time to Grow
10 COVER SPOTLIGHT
Eric Rooney on Plants + Community
12 INTERN + AMBASSADORS
Colorado dream team
PROFILES
teachers // entrepreneurs // studios
14 TEACHER PROFILES
Keri Bergeron, Joe Buckner and Kari Kwinn
20 STUDIO PROFILES + Bhava Yoga - Breckenridge + Origin House of Fitness - Fort Collins
LIFESTYLE
books // art // community // travel // what we love
24 “TALL TALL TREE”
A new picture book for all ages
25 COLORADO’S GARDENING GURU
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Meet author and master gardener, Jodi Torpey
27 SCULPTING YOGA
Artist Jane DeDecker of Loveland, CO
28 MAKE YOUR OWN MALA
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Step-by-step on how to craft a sacred garland of 108 beads
30 CO COMMUNITY Plant-loving eateries; Growe Foundation;
Durango’s Seed Studio
34 VAIL VALLEY CULTIVATIONS
Wholesale organic cannabis company
36 VISIT TELLURIDE
Head to Heaven this summer
38 GARDEN OF THE GODS COLLECTION
New health + wellness additions to this legacy property
Jay Rush reflects on the trip of a lifetime
42 WHAT WE LOVE
Our favorite goods for summer + fall
44 CO PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
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Lexi Reich writes on Boulder-based Cusa Tea YOGALIFELIVE.COM
photos by: Meredith Austin
40 OUT IN AFRICA
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WELLNESS
ayurveda // health // inspiration // food
76 AYURVEDIC HEALTH
Alandi Ashram, Ayurveda Clinic and School
78 LISTEN TO YOUR GUT
Know your microbiome
80 YOUR NUMBER #1 FAN
Listen. Respond. Grow.
82 ESSENTIAL OILS
YOGA + FITNESS
movement // philosophy // business // in the practice // retreats
46 GROW YOUR ASANA PRACTICE
Give your props some love
48 COOL SUMMER’S HEAT
Restorative yoga sequence
52 YAMAS + NIYAMAS
Hali Love on Asteya, Bramacharya + Aparigraha
54 YOGA IN THE BOARD ROOM
Boost your bottom line with a yoga mindset
56 THE EXECUTIVE YOGI
How a practice can alter the brain
58 RITUALS OF THE ELEMENTS
Fire, earth, air + water
60 THRIVE!
Retreat with Real Evolution Yoga
OUTSIDE
Benefits in the blends
84 GROW YOUR CONNECTION TO FOOD
Mindful eating
86 RECIPES
Healthy and delicious meals from the Conscious Cleanse
88 5 WAYS TO GROW YOUR PALATE
Tip #4: Spice things up
EVENTS + DISTRIBUTION Colorado fun
92 GATHERINGS + Lead With Love + Yoga On The Rocks 94 EVENT LISTINGS
Summer + Fall fun throughout the state
96 DIRECTORY
CO YOGA + Life® Distribution Partners
98 NAMASTE
Cover photographer Zach Mahone
adventure // fresh air // environment // gear
62 ON THE WATER Adventures with Stand Up Paddle Colorado + Adrift 66 HIKE STEAMBOAT SPRINGS From the Continental Divide Trail to post-hike fuel 68 INTO THE WILD
A visit to Colorado’s mustang sanctuary
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70 BETTY FORD ALPINE GARDENS
Mountain flowers and plants thrive in Vail
72 GEAR
Go outside and play
74 SUP ROUNDUP
Get your water gear
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profiles / About the Cover
Eric Rooney
On Plants + Community
I hope to infuse the deep foundational appreciation of earth's greens and the importance of recognizing their invaluable worth.
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photos by: zach mahone
by kim fuller
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ooney Bloom was created in 2015 by Eric Rooney. He generated the initial idea in San Francisco, California, and eventually launched his business in Denver, Colorado. Find him at The Grow Den, located at 1321 B. South Broadway. “In 2015, I started professionally working with plants in San Francisco. It began with simple purchases at the Flower Mart, and evolved into bringing home house plants to fill my condo. All the while and subconsciously, my life began to change,” he says. The cultivation of Rooney Bloom started with subtle changes in Rooney’s creative processes. “I immediately had pure joy from seeing, smelling and growing greens,” he explains. “I now share and show others how to benefit from plants: mentally, physically and through/with our emotional bodies.” He started Rooney Bloom in Denver to expand knowledge around earth’s precious plant organisms: to protect and benefit
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wholly, from and with the vast range of nature’s beauty. “Quality of life brought me back to Colorado from the West Coast, and I quickly saw a yearning for plant education,” he shares. “Rooney Bloom began as floral design, and has grown into other relatable paths. We now dabble in custom interior design with plants, educational opportunities at local schools, offering public classes, landscape installations, organic garden design, edible garden creations and more. Connecting with the community has allowed me to follow and adapt to the needs of anyone looking to improve their life, through plants.” Rooney says it’s important to know that plant care and maintenance is as easy as you want it to be. People can incorporate plants into their lives by slowly adding greens to places they spend the most time in. “Your home, bedroom, bathroom or office are great places to start,” he says. “Consider the time you are willing to dedicate to caring for these guys, then narrow your search
from there. Use me as a database for plant questions and suggestions. Start small and know that caring for these living organisms requires attention, consideration, and love all of which you'll get in return.” As Rooney Bloom continues to flourish, Rooney says can only imagine expanding further outside of the Denver and Colorado region. “I hope to infuse the deep foundational appreciation of earth's greens (and every other color of the spectrum) and the importance of recognizing their invaluable worth,” he shares. “I plan to continue developing creative ways that plant knowledge can be accessible to our community, our friends and family. As I grow, I envision a greenhouse with fresh food and plants year round, for everyone to enjoy. I will bring horticultural therapy to jails, health and wellness centers, hospitals and retirement homes.” +
www.rooneybloom.com
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