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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
SUMMER + FALL 2023
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Letter from the publisher / Summer + Fall
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. Maya Angelou
YOGA + Life® publishers Kim Fuller + Bobby L’Heureux
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DEAR READERS,
YOGALIFELIVE.COM
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he “survival mode” many have endured the past few years has been necessary to move through some of the most challenging and unpredictable circumstances in recent history. The theme of this issue, and Maya Angelou’s very thoughtful quote, has me thinking that the act of surviving in the world is becoming more common than the art of thriving. zAs captured in our stunning cover scene by artist Morgan Manley, known as Morgan Mandala (read more about her and her art on page 8 and page 22), inspiration from moments like a sunrise in the mountains can create awe, wonder and hope. We need to continue to embrace and celebrate these times when we’re living in light — when we’re thriving. Every contribution to this magazine can illuminate a path toward more joy, curiosity,
connection and love. Profiles on individuals, businesses and organizations offer great inspiration on working toward big goals and helping others along the way, and articles on topics like manifesting your dream life (page 42), eco-therapy (page 50), dharma parenting (page 54) and flow state (page 58) offer fresh insight on the existence we choose and the evolution we create. We hope this publication can be a guiding light for you now and always. We invite you to read through it now, or read through it later; read through it whenever you need some extra support on your path, and pass it along when someone else needs some, too. As we’ve witnessed, we can survive. To thrive, however, that is the art of living. In Gratitude,
Kim Fuller with Bobby L’Heureux Publishers of YOGA + Life® Magazines Founders of Jaunt Media Collective
KIM FULLER Owner, Publisher + Editor-In-Chief @lifeinfull kimfullerink.com
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contents / Summer + Fall 2023
CONTENTS 26
THRIVE 5
LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER Thrive, from the inside out
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ABOUT THE COVER “Sunshine Daydream” by Morgan Mandala
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TEAM YOGA + LIFE®
The people behind the publication
PROFILES
CO influencers // teachers + leaders // studios
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COLORADO INFLUENCER Kelsey Stoll, yoga teacher + founder of Compass Retreats
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TEACHERS + LEADERS Jere Friedman; Melissa Jones
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STUDIOS Yoga Olas, Salida; Ahimsa Yoga & Wellness, Denver
LIFESTYLE
books // art // community // travel // what we love
20 YOGA + LIFE READING CORNER
Reviews by Y+L Staff + Sandy Ferguson Fuller + Wild Yoga by Rebecca Wildbear + Standing Room Only by Sheri Fisher with Lori Holden + The Night Gardener by The Fan Brothers
22 MORGAN MANDALA Thriving as a visionary artist
23 RITUAL HEALING Intuitive tatooing
24 FROM GRASSROOTS TO MOUNTAINTOPS Localized food systems create solutions
26 SOCIETY COLORADO Denver’s newest wellness collective
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28 CO ESCAPES + Sprouts of entrepreneurial spirit in the San Luis Valley + A-Frame Club in Winter Park
32 TRAVEL + Rancho La Puerta in Mexico
34 DENVER SPA DAY Thrive from the inside out at The Brown Palace
36 WHAT WE LOVE Essential products for summer + fall
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YOGA + FITNESS
movement // in the practice // retreats + trainings // seva
38 THRIVING WITH CHAIR-BASED YOGA Amy Zellmer highlights top postures
40 PRINCIPLES OF PRANA Realms of the subtle body
42 MANIFEST YOUR DREAM LIFE A modern guide
44 “MY FIRST YOGA RETREAT EXPERIENCE” + Tips for other newbies
46 VETERANS YOGA PROJECT Serving those who have served
OUTSIDE
WELLNESS
fresh air // environment // gear
ayurveda // health // inspiration // food
48 LESSONS FROM THE BLACK CANYON
54 DHARMA PARENTING Raising happy + successful children
Climbing out of rock bottom
56 ADVOCATE FOR YOUR PELVIC HEALTH
50 ECO-THERAPY
Our pelvic bowls house the sacral chakra
Go outside + reclaim your power
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58 ARE YOU IN FLOW STATE?
ORIENT LAND TRUST
Learn more from the Flow Performance Lab
Protecting + preserving in the San Luis Valley
60 MENSTRUATION, MOTHERHOOD + MENOPAUSE
52 GEAR GUIDE Goods for summer + fall
5 ways to supports your hormones through all life stages
62 THE SPIRIT OF THE HORSE Inspiration from the equine
63 RECIPES
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From Farow in Niwot
EVENTS + DISTRIBUTION
gatherings // community listings // ambassadors // partners
66 FEATURED GATHERINGS Embrace the magic of the full moon
68 EVENTS THIS SEASON May through November 2023
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YOGA + LIFE AMBASSADORS Meet these inspiring individuals
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DIRECTORY YOGA + Life Annual Partners
74 NAMASTE “Thrive” by Sandy Ferguson Fuller
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