HARMONY
SACRED COMMUNITY
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
WINTER + SPRING 2021-22
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Letter from the editor / Winter + Spring
Photos by Kim Fuller and Mariah Schuette
DEAR READERS,
I
t’s interesting to me that print magazines are so often used to make vision boards. It’s not the scissors slicing into our print pages that tilts my head (you are more than welcome to enjoy and be inspired by this publication in whatever ways you like), but how taking pieces of great journalism, striking visuals and engaging information can be pulled together in so much harmony, then removed and reimagined for a fresh medium. CO YOGA + Life® is a mosaic crafted from timely storytelling, art and insight within Colorado communities and beyond. It’s no surprise why this magazine is often used for vision boards. In creating what we do, we hope to offer invitations for others to create as well. Harmony happens when an arrangement of parts come together in a pleasing
way. Sometimes harmony means being in balance, but sometimes it’s asymmetrical. Harmony reflects intentional interaction, not perfection. So, what is your vision? Perhaps you want to carve out more time to move in nature, travel to new places, start something new or create more space in your life. Maybe it’s time to show up for yourself and your community in a more authentic way. As always, thanks for reading. With every page, look a little more closely and feel a little more deeply. Harmony is here. In Gratitude,
Kim Fuller, Owner + Editor-In-Chief YOGA + Life® Magazines kim@coyogalifemag.com
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®, Spoke+Blossom and Covered Bridge. 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 2021-22
CONTENTS
VITALITY 5
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Harmony is here
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ABOUT THE COVER
Q&A with Ali Duncan of Urban Sanctuary
10 TEAM YOGA + LIFE®
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The people behind the publication
PROFILES
CO influencers // teachers + leaders // studios
12 COLORADO INFLUENCER
Morgan Kulas + Aarunya Yoga School
14 TEACHERS + LEADERS
Colleen Cannon; Mar’Quis Hubert
17 STUDIOS
Yoga Mountain Shadows; Thrive Yoga Summit
LIFESTYLE
books // art // community // travel // what we love
20 YOGA + LIFE READING CORNER
Reviews by Mary Gavin + Sandy Ferguson Fuller
23 TIE-DYES TO MAKE THE WORLD GO ‘ROUND
Mary Beth Osburn of Alma, Colorado
24 MEOW WOLF CONVERGENCE STATION
A quantum journey of exploration + discovery
26 SOULFUL GATHERING
Experience harmony in new moon circles
27 CULTIVATING CONNECTION Expanding access to healthy food photo Courtesy of Wild Monkey Snacks ; MEDITATION Photo by Jack Affleck
28 TRAVEL
Santa Barbara, California
31 CO ESCAPES
Paonia + Cañyon City
34 SALT CAVES + FLOAT CENTERS
The ancient art of salt therapy
35 WILD MONKEY SNACKS
44 6
The candy bar reimagined
36 WHAT WE LOVE
Essential products for winter + spring
38 YOGA + LIFE® WISH LIST
Spread the love this season
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50 WELLNESS
ayurveda // health // inspiration // food
58 WISDOM OF AYURVEDA
Four pillars of health + harmony
60 PSYCH-K
Harmonize your mind
62 HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR SKIN
While also caring for the planet
64 JOURNAL YOUR WAY TO WELLNESS
“I am writing to my soul.”
66 TRANSITION BACK TO AMERICA
YOGA + FITNESS
movement // in the practice // seva // retreats
40 YIN YOGA FOR THE DIVINE ABODES
70 RECIPES
Emotional harmony from the heart
42 YOUR BODY ON YOGA THERAPY
Three movement techniques
44 CAN MEDITATION HEAL THE NATION?
Help for society as a whole
46 CONNECT TO THE CHILD WITHIN
Find a dose of soft + playful energy
48 RUNS FOR HOPE
Ski challenge brings comfort to ALS warriors
A journey of healing
68 MAKING FOOD CHOICES IN HARMONY
Start small for success + Garam Masala Spiced Cashews + Aztec Maple Old Fashioned
EVENTS + DISTRIBUTION
gatherings // community listings // ambassadors // partners
73 FEATURED GATHERING
Mind Matters + Elizabeth Gilbert
76 EVENTS THIS SEASON
December 2021 through May 2022
49 ON THE RIVER + IN THE FLOW
78 YOGA + LIFE AMBASSADORS
82 DIRECTORY
Yoga, meditation and whitewater at a wellbeing retreat
OUTSIDE
Meet these inspiring individuals YOGA + Life Annual Partners
80 NAMASTE
fresh air // adventure // environment // gear
50 DISCOVERIES ON THE DIVIDE
Photo by Elk Raven Photography
“Gliding through the mountains powered by my muscles… ”
52 GENERATION WILD
Get kids outside
54 THE HAPPY BEETLE
Q&A with Dave Kiefner, co-founder
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56 GEAR GUIDE
Goods for winter + spring
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