SUMMER + FALL 2019
L I F E S T Y L E • C O M M U N I T Y • W E L L N E S S • N AT U R E • M O V E M E N T • A D V E N T U R E
TREATING DEPRESSION
WITH TMS THERAPY TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (TMS) IS A PROCEDURE THAT USES MAGNETIC FIELDS TO STIMULATE NERVE CELLS IN THE BRAIN TO IMPROVE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION. TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION MAY BE TRIED WHEN OTHER DEPRESSION TREATMENTS HAVEN’T WORKED. TMS IS HELPING PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION, FOR WHOM ANTI-DEPRESSANTS AREN’T WORKING, FIND HOPE AND REMISSION. ➤ TMS is FDA Approved for the clinical treatment of depression. ➤ TMS offers a noninvasive, drug free way to stimulate the brain with very few, minor side effects. ➤ Patients have seen > 80% response and remission vs < 7% when on a third Rx trial. ➤ TMS Solutions has the distinction of becoming the first civilian facility in the United States to have validation within the VA system and receive the protocol developed by Naval doctors on the east and west coasts for the clinical treatment of PTSD using the Neurostar technology. TMS Solutions is excited to now be able to treat Veterans for PTSD using this protocol.
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MAJOR DEPRESSION IS(glucose) A BRAIN DISEASE oxygen use, and blood sugar metabolism. Source: Mark George, M.D. Biological Psychiatry Branch Division of Intramural Research Programs, NIMH 1993. Refer to the two images below. The image on the left, is a depressed brain and the image on the right is a non depressed brain. As mentioned above, the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) device uses a targeted pulsed magnetic field, similar to what is used in a MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine to stimulate those areas of the brain that are under active in the depressive condition, all while the patient is wide awake and alert
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Letter from the editor / Summer + Fall
DEAR READERS,
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’m writing these words to you in the spirit of connection. I compose them and you read them — a simple exchange that I can already feel will create a more intricate weave between us. I believe this is where unity begins … seek a space of sharing, move toward it and fill it in. In April of this year, our cover artist, Elise Holmes, shared the initial sketch of her “Unity” illustration with me via text. Did I feel her vulnerability? Of course I did. A week or so later, she sent Bobby and I a photo of her work — still half an outline and half graced with color. Art, I’ve come to realize, is as much about the process as the completion as the interpretation. As I write this now, I am actually
not certain how our cover will fully emerge, but my heart is sure it will be beautiful and speak to each reader in a unique way. Trust, you see, is another element of unity. From the writer to the reader, from the artist to the critic, if we don’t allow the opportunity to experience what is written or what is drawn, we will never truly connect. Just as judgment pulls us apart, curiosity can bring us together. Have you ever unveiled or sent a creation into the world for someone to see or for many to experience? This brave act reveals a piece of your soul to others and opens up a gateway for learning and association, empathy and community. All the writers, photographers, businesses and artists who contribute to this magazine have something to share. And so do you. From these pages and beyond, may we continue to embrace UNITY wholeheartedly from a space of courage, faith and love. In Gratitude, Kim Fuller, Owner + Editor-In-Chief kim@coyogalifemag.com
photos by: kim fuller
Based in Vail, Colorado, KIM FULLER s a freelance writer, editor and photojournalist in addition to her role at CO YOGA + Life®. She is also a yoga teacher, ambassador for Lolë and Lululemon, and co-founder of In Your Element, a yoga and outdoor adventure company. Kim has been published in a number of national publications and is the co-founder of Jaunt Media Collective, the company behind CO YOGA + Life® and Spoke+Blossom. 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 a @lifeinfull.
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contents / Summer + Fall
UNITY 7 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
CONTENTS
Unity starts here, by Kim Fuller
10 ABOUT THE COVER
Artist Elise Holmes
13 TEAM CO YOGA + LIFE
The people behind the publication
PROFILES
CO influencer // teachers + leaders // studios
14 COLORADO INFLUENCER
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Yoga With Goose: Ashley “Goose” Cameron
17 TEACHERS + LEADERS + Gina Murdock + Tierro Lee 20 STUDIOS + Eagle Climbing + Fitness + Root Center for Yoga + Sacred Studies 22 RETREATS + TEACHER TRAININGS
Special directory of what’s coming up
LIFESTYLE
books // art // community // travel // what we love
24 “IMAGINE”
An expression of deep love for humanity + its future
25 ONE BOOK ONE VALLEY
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Uniting readers, books + ideas
26 ARTIST SPOLIGHT
Dango Rose
28 FOODIE EVENTS
Delicious experiences to share
30 RISE COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE Uniting female professionals 31 THE ROOT KAVA New addition to the Boulder community
32 TRAVEL + Vail + Snowmass getaways + travel goodies + Find splendor this season in New Mexico + Lexi Reich writes on true wellness and sustainabilty in Costa Rica
40 WHAT WE LOVE
Our favorite things for Summer + Fall
42 VAIL VALLEY WELLNESS
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An oasis of self-care in the mountains YOGALIFELIVE.COM
Photos courtesy of: Lori Barsamian ; Jean Jullien
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YOGA + FITNESS
movement // seva // in the practice // retreats + trainings
44 POSES FOR PREGNANCY
Carrie Varela shares her moves + modifications
48 INDOOR FITNESS FOR OUTSIDE
Some adventure prep is done in the gym
50 UNITING LOVE + PRESENCE
When grief brings us together
52 SHIVA + SHAKTI
Unite the masculine and the feminine
54 IN ALIGNMENT
Balance your well-being
56 RETREAT TO WELLNESS
Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort
58 WUB GATHERING
Coming together consciously
OUTSIDE
ayurveda // health // inspiration // food
74 BACK TO THE ROOTS
Julia Clarke digs deep
76 CBD MASSAGE
Cannabis services at Colorado spas
78 HELP WITH CHRONIC PAIN
How your yoga practice can heal
80 MORE THAN JUST A HEADACHE
How yoga can help migraines
fresh air // environment // adventure // gear
82 LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE
60 OPEN UP + SAY “OMMMM” Farm Fusion in Fort Collins
62 DIGITAL DOWNTIME Get off the grid 64 PRESENCE. POLLUTION. PLASTIC. YOGA.
How we stay connected
66 AVID4 ADVENTURE
Kids, go outside + play
67 GO GLAMPING
Colorado Teardrops + Roofnest
68 ADVENTURE IN BANFF Photo courtesy of: avid4
WELLNESS
Outside fun in Canada
70 SUP WITH YOUR PUP
Take your best friend on the water
72 GEAR GUIDE
Goods for Summer + Fall
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And how to make it your life philosophy
84 RECIPE BOOK
Presented by First Bite
90 UNITE THROUGH FOOD
Five ways to connect
EVENTS + DISTRIBUTION Colorado fun
92 GATHERINGS + Gourmet On Gore + First Bite + Telluride Yoga Festival 94 EVENT LISTINGS
Summer + Fall fun throughout the state
96 DIRECTORY
CO YOGA + Life® Distribution Partners
98 NAMASTE
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Q +A
profiles / About the Cover
Spotlight COVER ARTIST
Elise Holmes
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CO YOGA + LIFE®: TELL US ABOUT THE DESIGN PROCESS FOR THE ILLUSTRATION ON THIS COVER. The process is so fun for custom pieces. With any of my more custom designs, I love the collaboration process. For this cover, taking the time to discuss ideas with Kim and Bobby made the vision shape from the very first conversation. By understanding what the theme and goals are for the cover, I can start to shape images in my mind of what could be done. From there I can try to articulate, but also sketch out initial thoughts. Using my iPad Pro and Apple Pencil I can then show a rough sketch of my thoughts. From there, I can modify and adjust before going deeply down my creative rabbit hole. Once we all can see the vision a bit, I can put my headphones on and dive in. I draw initially all in my iPad. I have been a graphic designer for a decade now and being able to change and shift and try different directions easily allows for my vision to become better than it would if I used a pen and paper. Once the main drawing is complete, I can then take the artwork into the computer and add color layers and the logo elements for the magazine to make it all come together. Doing works like this truly is so much fun, it combines so many passions of drawing in my style, yoga, meditation, animals, nature and design. HOW DID YOU USE THE THEME OF UNITY TO CREATE INSPIRATION FOR THE ILLUSTRATION? Here in Colorado, this is the theme to so many areas in our lives. We live here or move here for the mountains, the climate, the sunshine, the snow. There is an inherent connection between nature, our spiritual practices and how we live our lives here. I only had to look to my own feelings of Colorado, of yoga and of life to make this piece come to life. YOU ARE A SEASONED YOGA AND MEDITATION TEACHER AND PRACTITIONER. HOW DO YOU THINK THAT MAY HAVE INFLUENCED THE ART? Something I tell myself every time I create is “trust you can create what you feel.” This helps guide my design, and know when the design, painting, logo or whatever I am working on is going in the right direction.
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We live here or move here for the mountains, the climate, the sunshine, the snow. There is an inherent connection between nature, our spiritual practices and how we live our lives here. I only had to look to my own feelings of Colorado, of yoga, and of life to make this piece come to life. It then takes moments of deep breaths, movement and meditation to get through the parts that don't seem to work. Kinda like life in a way. Also knowing I had the trust of the CO YOGA + Life team, and that the vision was aligned allowed for my creativity to just flow out. WHAT PROJECTS ARE YOU CURRENTLY MOST EXCITED ABOUT? My clothing line, Vela Apparel with my husband Matt, is getting ready for our busy summer season. Now with a store in Avon, Colorado, and all of the fun summer markets where we get to meet so many amazing people, we are just so excited to be connected to the Colorado community, and get to find more inspiration for my artwork. Now that I get to create full time we have so many fun new items and projects in the works including custom yoga pants, tops and art prints. So if you are up in the mountains, come say hi at a market or at our shop! +
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profiles / Behind the Pages
CO YOGA + Life®
meet the team
KIM FULLER Owner + Editor-In-Chief
BOBBY L’HEUREUX Owner + Director of Partnerships
Based in Vail, Colorado, Kim is a freelance writer, editor and photojournalist in addition to her role at CO YOGA + Life®. She is also a yoga teacher, ambassador for Lolë and Lululemon, and co-founder of In Your Element, a yoga and outdoor adventure company. Kim has been published in a number of national publications and is the co-founder of Jaunt Media Collective, the company behind CO YOGA + Life® and Spoke+Blossom. See more of her work at www.kimfullerink. com and follow her on Instagram @lifeinfull.
At the heart of his work, Bobby thrives on community and connection. As cofounder of Jaunt Media Collective, the company behind CO YOGA + Life® and Spoke+Blossom, Bobby successfully develops and sustains collaborations with entrepreneurs and businesses all over Colorado and beyond. Bobby lives in the Vail Valley where he teaches yoga and runs Big Heart Big Hands, a non-profit that supports mountain safety and awareness. He is an ambassador for Lululemon and Lolë, and his yoga classes are always led with a big smile and a relaxed demeanor. www. bigheartbighands.org
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CHELSEA CONNOLLY Creative Director With a cultivated eye for design, Chelsea's work has been influencing luxury publications and brands for over a decade. Chelsea calls Breckenridge her home but the Colorado native has been shaped personally and professionally by living all over the world. In addition to designing CO YOGA + Life®, you'll find her spearheading the look and feel of award-winning beauty brands, world-class restaurants and bespoke boutiques. In her spare time, Chelsea enjoys the Colorado outdoors, live music, yoga, entertaining, traveling the world and spending time with her husband and two young sons. Follow her on Instagram @thechelseaconnolly.
JULI RATHKE YOGA + Life® Founder + Publisher When Juli was in 8th grade she knew she wanted to influence in a big way and had the dream (among many) of becoming a magazine editor. Well, she did more than that. She has been publishing magazines since 2002 and is the founder of the YOGA+Life® brand. In addition, she is a multifaceted business woman, author, speaker and influencer bridging the gap between the yoga and business worlds. Follow her IGTV musings and see what’s next as there is always more with her family adventures, her entrepreneurs' #ExpertsClub and world travels at @julirathke or www.JuliRathke.com.
LEXI REICH Editorial Manager After experiencing a yoga ashram nestled in the mountains of Colorado, Lexi became enthralled in the practice of yoga and meditation, and earned her yoga teacher training at the sacred space this past year. Originally from Chicago, Lexi loves the holistic lifestyle she found in Colorado, and combining this passion with her writing is what makes her truly happy. As a Journalism and English major at the University of Colorado Boulder, Lexi spends most of her time reading novels and writing for her poetry and reporting classes. Besides this, you can find her hiking or traveling. Follow her on Instagram @lexi_reich.
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