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Letter from the editor / Winter + Spring
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here may be no experience better at evoking hope than watching the morning sun rise to greet the horizon line. Just close your eyes now … See it. Feel it. This hope lives within you. Even just days before we went to press for this issue in early November, my spirits began to lift the instant Sam Ferguson’s photo hit my inbox for the cover of this magazine. Seeing his amazing wife, Arielle Shipe, strong and steady in her lunge, I couldn’t help but feel inspired by the magnificence of that moment. To rise is to face the world courageously, every day; to stand up to the challenges that are in front of us and to live into a bright and fulfilling future. I know it’s been hard. And I also know nothing worth fighting for is an easy win. I’ll keep this brief, because there’s work to do. This world, our world, needs us to show up and greet this day. If a sunrise can remind us of hope for a new beginning, may the pages of this issue be a beacon to help inspire a better tomorrow. We can leave 2020 behind us, but of course challenges will never set on the human experience. There are always more mountains to climb, and I know you’ll stand beside me as we rise. In Gratitude,
YOGA + Life owners Bobby L’Heureux + Kim Fuller
Kim Fuller, Owner + Editor-In-Chief YOGA + Life® Magazines kim@coyogalifemag.com
photos by kim fuller
Based in Vail, Colorado, KIM FULLER is a freelance writer, editor and photojournalist in addition to her role at YOGA + Life®. She is co-founder of In Your Element, a yoga and outdoor adventure company, and a board member for the nonprofit Big Heart Big Hands. Kim has been published in a number of national publications and is the co-founder of Jaunt Media Collective, the publishing company behind 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 kimfullerink.com and follow her on Instagram @lifeinfull.
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contents / Winter + Spring 2020-21
CONTENTS
RISE 5 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Let’s RISE
8 ABOUT THE COVER
Arielle Shipe + Sam Ferguson
10 TEAM YOGA + LIFE
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The people behind the publication
PROFILES
CO influencers // teachers + leaders // studios
12 COLORADO INFLUENCER
Beverly Grant
14 TEACHERS + LEADERS
Liz Gomez; Evan Soroka
18 STUDIOS
King Yoga; Nurture
LIFESTYLE
books // art // community // travel // what we love
20 “YELLOW-SPECKLED BLACKBIRD” BY DYLAN PRITCHETT
Rise up, sing + be free
21 “A BITE OF BOULDER”
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New cookbook serves local restaurants
22 ART + CULTURE
Painting with purpose: Shannon Galpin
24 CO WELLNESS CENTERS + SPAS
Big pivots to rise up
26 INTEGRATED VITALITY
Have a holistic getaway Garden of the Gods
28 CO ESCAPES
Everland Eco Retreat & Immersive Art Park
30 TAKE A ROAD TRIP
Getaway to Greater Zion, Utah
32 TRAVEL Lean in to Tulum
35 THE LONG ROAD HOME
Julia Clarke returns to her roots in Scotland
36 WHAT WE LOVE
Essential products for winter + spring
38 TUNE IN
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Five podcasts to lift you up
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YOGA + FITNESS movement // in the practice
ayurveda // health // inspiration // food
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MOVE TO HEAL Poses to help release trauma
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PRACTICAL WISDOM FOR MODERN YOGIS
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Breath. Count. Repeat.
Unlocking the door to tranquility
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HO’OPONOPONO
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Tips for an energy shift
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BUILD YOUR SPIRITUAL ENDURANCE
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“Live your life by design …”
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Dive in with Jeanie Manchester
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On family, battling addiction, love + loss
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The anti-diet approach
Learn this Hawaiian mantra Stay steady + commit wholeheartedly
OUTSIDE
fresh air // adventure // gear
Photo by Rebecca Stumpf
WELLNESS
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BEAT THE WINTER BLUES
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SKI + SNOWBOARD TOURING
Switch up your movement routine Learn the basics of backcountry
HEALTHY HOMES Vedic architecture for optimal health
STEPS TO UNBLOCK STAGNANT ENERGY BUST A MOOD EMBRACE A BLANK CANVAS THE DIVINE FEMININE RYSE WITH A ‘Y’ RESPECT YOUR HERE-AND-NOW BODY
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BACKCOUNTRY GEAR
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LOGE CAMPS
YOGA + Life partners
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GEAR GUIDE
73 DIRECTORY Y+L Annual Partners
Goods for winter + spring
75 NAMASTE
Pack your bags for adventure
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rielle Shipe is an avid outdoor adventurer based out of Aspen, Colorado. She grew up competing in snowboarding competitions and started practicing yoga at the age of 17 to help support all the wear and tear she was putting on her body. “Finally, in college, I got my 'last straw' injury — my third bad concussion and a low back injury,” she shares, "and decided to find other ways to push myself outdoors. I fell in love with rock climbing and hiking and set out to spend as much time in the mountains as I could manage.” Shipe built a career as a full-time yoga teacher which, in recent years, has shifted into a career as an outdoor adventure/lifestyle blogger. “After the ups and downs of my own health journey, I decided I wanted to explore my passion for nutrition so I could help others on their journey,” Shipe says. “I decided to
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organization leads me to do “the thing,” but sometimes it ends up being a trail marker to something even more inspired. I think the universe is always giving us opportunities to live a more aligned and inspired life. Often times, we just need to be brave enough to seize them. Sometimes my story seems random to people, but in reality, it has just been me constantly following inspiration — even when that required me to pivot. FOR THE RISE ISSUE OF CO YOGA + LIFE, PLEASE SHARE WITH US HOW YOU’D LIKE TO CREATE IMPACT OR CHANGE IN 2021. I’d love to be a beacon of hope for anyone who has felt disempowered by the circumstances of this last year and show people that they have everything they need to reclaim their power. HOW DO YOU LIKE TO SPEND YOUR FREE TIME? My free time is spent almost exclusively in the mountains. I love to rock climb, mountain bike, hike, trail run and ski/snowboard. I like to call myself a “wannabe endurance athlete,” because I love the idea of doing big days, but, ultimately, I am a fast-paced, adrenaline seeker at heart.
arielleshipe.com go back to school last spring for a masters in holistic nutrition. I’m the kind of person who has many passions, so it’s not uncommon to find me perusing multiple things at once. But right now, my main focus is on school and my upcoming thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail.” YOU CREATE INFLUENTIAL CONTENT EVERY DAY — HOW DO YOU STAY INSPIRED? Aww, thank you so much for saying that! Truthfully, it’s not always easy — especially now that I’m often creating content for brands and having to find ways to weave their message authentically into my own. That being said, I think the biggest advice that I can give is to not only trust, but follow those intuitional “pings” that come your way. For example, if someone tells me about something and I see myself getting really excited about the idea of it then I will try to organize my life around making it happen. Sometimes, that
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am Ferguson was born and raised in Aspen, Colorado. After traveling and living in some other places, he says he came to realize how special the Roaring Fork Valley and its community are to him. “That and the fact that the Elk Mountains are right out our back door with access to skiing, hiking, biking, fishing and so much more,” Ferguson adds. “These mountains have raised me and watched over me my whole life, so it’s been hard to think about living anywhere else. I have been an avid skier since before I can remember and have been a ski coach with the local Aspen Valley Ski Club for the last 10 years. Recently, I wanted to create something of my own. I’m working on becoming a full-time freelance photographer to document and showcase the place that I love so much.” Between the people, scenery, seasons,
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HOW DID YOU GET INTO PHOTOGRAPHY AND HOW HAS THE ART EVOLVED FOR YOU IN YOUR LIFE AND WORK? I never found myself very creative as a kid. I couldn’t draw anything but stick figures, I didn’t get further than hot cross buns on the recorder and I had as much rhythm as a chair. But, I did enjoy sports. I played almost every sport — team and individual — as a kid. One sport reigned supreme in the mountains, so I latched onto skiing. As I grew up, I particularly loved skiing in the terrain parks, hitting jumps and rails. I always bought every ski magazine and flipped through every page. I picked out my favorite shots, cut them out and made collages. I marveled at the places I had never been and idolized my favorite skiers with their pictures on my ceiling or wall. I saw art in skiing and developed an eye of what I liked and why it looked so alluring to me. I tried to emulate it in my own skiing with my own style. In high school, I got a digital camera with something around 4 mp, which was huge at the time. I would go out and shoot sunsets, flowers, the snow, or my friends and I hanging out. And then, the camera phone came out. I didn’t touch a camera again for probably 10 years and told myself “I have a phone on my camera, I’m good.” I found myself always wanting more zoom or better quality even with the camera phone technology improving year after year. In 2017 I decided I would start looking for another camera and a few lenses to have as a hobby to express myself as I transitioned away from pursuing my dream of being a professional skier. I was hooked. I could finally translate what my eye was seeing to something I could share and connect with people. All those years of flipping through old ski magazines helped me develop an eye for photography. I took classes in my free time or even while working other jobs. I was determined that I just wanted to become better, and I hadn’t felt that way since I was skiing competitively.
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FOR THE RISE ISSUE OF CO YOGA + LIFE, PLEASE SHARE WITH US HOW YOU’D LIKE TO CREATE IMPACT OR CHANGE IN 2021. The way I would like to create positive change and impact in 2021 is to continue documenting the beauty in the world, whether that be a gorgeous landscape with the perfect light, a genuine smile or tear, a thriving community supporting one another or the activities that make people feel their absolute best. I want to capture moments in time to evoke emotions, good and bad, in order to feel a deeper connection to this earth or the people on it. I want to create memories for those fleeting moments throughout our lifetimes. I want to showcase other people’s passions and capture a slice of time for them to hold on to forever. I remember the importance I placed on the images I chose and plastered on my wall. I hope I can have that same impact on others.
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HOW DO YOU LIKE TO SPEND YOUR FREE TIME? During my free time you can find me outdoors and usually with Arielle and our dog Tabor. We always joke that we have so many activities and can’t discover any new ones. Skiing/ snowboarding, climbing, mountain biking, hiking and paddleboarding are on the top of our most recent list. Our adventure van only has enough room for so many activities, so when we go on an adventure, we have to plan our gear wisely. Otherwise, when not hanging with the family, I am exploring this valley and chasing light. I enjoy my time alone shooting photos. It is my solace and meditative process, and I feel most alive when everything feels as if it is aligning perfectly. I’m not going to lie though, I’m not all hustle. I also thoroughly enjoy being a couch potato from time to time and finding the balance of work, rest and fun. +
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architecture and events, Ferguson says he has been able to see his hometown for something he hadn’t seen before. “It has allowed me to explore different corners of the valley, meet new people, discover more beauty and document lifelong memories,” he adds. “I have a renewed sense of purpose and a reason to wake up early and stay up late.”
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profiles / Behind the Pages
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meet the team 1. KIM FULLER Owner + Editor-In-Chief
3. JULI RATHKE YOGA + Life® Founder
5. LEXI REICH Managing Editor
Based in Vail, Colorado, KIM FULLER is a freelance writer, editor and photojournalist in addition to her role at YOGA + Life®. She is co-founder of In Your Element, a yoga and outdoor adventure company, and a board member for the nonprofit Big Heart Big Hands. Kim has been published in a number of national publications and is the co-founder of Jaunt Media Collective, the publishing company behind 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 kimfullerink.com and follow her on Instagram @lifeinfull.
Juli is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and has been publishing magazines since 2002. She is the creator and founder of the YOGA + Life® brand. She is a multifaceted business woman, author, teacher and influencer bridging the gap between the yoga and business worlds while remaining a fearless optimist for the human condition. Join Juli on Y+L’s new online platform called, “The Practice,” with her weekly classes and musings. Juli is also completing her first book which provides a road map for success in life and business while navigating those constant obstacles. Julirathke.com
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. 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. Outside of her role as managing editor at Jaunt Media Collective, the publishing company behind YOGA + Life® and Spoke+Blossom, Lexi spends most of her time freelancing and leading yoga classes. Besides this, you can find her hiking or daydreaming about traveling. Learn more at lexireich.com
2. BOBBY L’HEUREUX Owner + Director of Partnerships At the heart of his work, Bobby thrives on community and connection. As cofounder of Jaunt Media Collective, the company behind 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. jauntmediacollective.com
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4. 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 awardwinning 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.
6. LAUREN FARRAUTO Assistant Editor An avid reader and writer for as long as she can remember, Lauren has always loved the power of the written word and a good story. As the assistant editor for Jaunt Media Collective, the publishing company behind YOGA + Life® Magazines and Spoke + Blossom Magazine, her dreams of creating her own story is finally becoming a reality. She plans to graduate from the University of Colorado Boulder with a major in English. When she's not curled up with a good book, Lauren can be found adventuring in the Colorado wilderness or looking for new places to travel. Follow her on Instagram @laurenfarrauto.
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