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SUMMER 2015 // COMPLIMENTARY
Heart-openers for the season
Manifest what you want Colorado road trip the business of yoga
YN Y o g i N a t i o n
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WE ALL DO BETTER WHEN WE ALL DO BETTER. LIVING IN YOGA IS LIVING IN HARMONY WITH EACH OTHER, WITH YOURSELF, WITH MOTHER NATURE AND WITH THE UNKNOWN. ~ JULI RATHKE, PUBLISHER PUBLISHER
Juli Rathke - CEO/Founder
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Keith Allen
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Sami Lea Lipman
IT/COMMUNICATIONS Emily Steingart
CONTRIBUTORS
Gina Caputo Jon Lipman Leslie Ross Tabitha Farrar Marsha Austin Dayna Seraye Leslie Glenn Karen Anderson Jessica Durivage-Kerridge Michelle Weldon Ann Vermeer Kelly Benish Jo Schaalman & Jules Peláez
NATIONAL SALES
Iana Velez, Jennifer Derham, Jennifer Van Zeipel
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Summer/Fall 2015
CONTENTS PROFILES
AMBASSADORS // TEACHERS // STUDIOS // ENTREPRENEURS
10. WHO ARE WE?
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Meet a few of our ambassadors
12. THE POWER OF COMMUNITY
Colorado YogiNation teachers share what it means to them
16. KATE MULHERON
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Lost in grief, found in nature.
20. STUDIO PROFILES
Meta Yoga // Hidden Yoga Studio // Volo Yoga // Yogadurango
22. GERRY & NICOLE WIENHOLT
Colorado yoga visionaries
24. WAYLON LEWIS: ABOUT YOGA AND MEDIA
It’s the end of yoga as we know it… and I feel fine
LIFESTYLE
COMMUNITY // HOME // TRAVEL // ART // MUSIC // PRODUCTS
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26. COLORADO YOGIS UNITE TO PROTECT
The integrity of yoga teacher trainings
28. TO YOGA OR NOT TO YOGA
In inner-city public schools
32. BREW DOG
Brewery yoga grows in Colorado
36. EAST IS BEST
Yoga for the home
38. COLORADO ROAD TRIP
Boulder to Hot Sulphur Springs
40. PRIZED POSSESSION PROJECT
Denver homeless individuals reveal what they value most
44. EDICA PACHA
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Architect of magic
50. #PUTABEATTOIT
DJ Yoga – Get the vibe
52. THE COLORADO RUNWAY
This season’s apparel and accessories
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YOGA
ASANA // HOME // SEVA // BUSINESS // MEDITATION // PHILOSOPHY
58. ACE OF HEARTS
Heart-opening poses for the season
62. SUP YOGA
Colorado standup paddleboard yoga teachers explain
64. VERTICAL YOGA
Yoga & rock climbing
68. MOUNTAIN CLIMBING & SEX TRAFFICKING
Mission 14
70. BUSINESS KARMA
Making money with a yoga-mind
71. SIMPLE AWARENESS MEDITATION
Step-by-step meditation
72. HOW TO MANIFEST WHAT YOU WANT
Yogic methodology for manifesting
74. THE POWER OF THE CIRCLE
The cycles of seasons
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76. MY PRACTICE
Yoga and grief
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HEALTH
FOOD // PSYCHOLOGY // ASTROLOGY
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78. WHY CLEANSING WAS DANGEROUS FOR ME
Cleansing and eating disorders
80. HEALTHY SUMMER RECIPES
From the Conscious Cleanse
86. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMANS
And the natural world
88. HOROSCOPES
Six-month astrology forecast
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EVENTS FESTIVALS // LISTING
90. ARISE FESTIVAL
Connection, consciousness, and yoga
92. STAPLEOM COLORADO
Denver’s free festival brings local yogis together
94. UPCOMING EVENTS
Listing of this season’s best events
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FROM OUR PUBLISHER
I am a proud Minnesota native now 17-year Colorado resident, and like many of you, I pinch myself when I wake up each morning. We live in such an amazing place. Over the past two decades, together we have witnessed an amazing evolution (good, bad and indifferent) of an industry. But what remains strong is a cultural shift to create real meaning, to affect positive change as an ever growing conscious society. But all of this has to start at with us as individuals and in our community in order to expand. As the inspiration evolved to launch regional yoga and lifestyle magazines around the country, my “gift to give” also needed to be actualized. As a person in the media, I was always amazed at the profound gratitude people felt when I interviewed them and retold their stories. I discovered this as well when publishing images for rising photographers, giving the stage to hungry musicians and sharing celebrity events to raise money for non-profits. I had discovered shining behind the light of others is a rewarding experience. Our magazines (insert amazing team here) evolved out of my desire to represent the “rest” of us – who you don’t see and hear in your popular newsstand titles, as we desire more authenticity in print and online media. We show and tell real stories about real people in YOUR community with a philanthropic effort in mind. Everyone has a story to tell, a message to share, and a gift to give – and I want to help provide that platform to even the least expecting people. And because we are locally based, your story travels farther to truly qualified readers.
ABOVE: JULI RATHKE, FOUNDER/CEO YOGA MAGAZINE PRODUCTIONS
So please share with us - your triumphs, your failures, your causes, and your missions. Send us your images, a link to your music, pictures of your art, and tell us about your events. We are listening, and a bigger part of our conscious community is listening too. Your time is now! In admiration, Juli Rathke
FROM OUR EDITOR
I am overjoyed to be co-creating our first publication of Colorado Yoga Magazine. This magazine is a collaborative opportunity for our Colorado community to combine forces, ideas, and unite. The amount of support, enthusiasm, and love from across the state in the manifestation of our inaugural issue has been potent. We have a gold mine of talented, inspiring people doing meaningful work in Colorado. Our magazine is a platform to highlight those who share their gifts here. It is about the people in our own backyard. From the content, to our team, to our contributors, to our advertisers; this is a project at the community grass roots level. This hands-on involvement from within our community is what establishes us as the local publication leaders in the areas of wellness, fitness, food, family, entrepreneurship, travel, outdoor enthusiasm, artisan culture, philanthropy, and all things Colorado. Human stories that move us will all be at the core of Colorado Yoga Magazine. This well-rounded, real, and engaging read for everyday, like-minded people in our state is a catalyst to keep creativity flowing through the power of modern media. And of course, there’s yoga. Yoga in 2015 is more diverse, dynamic, and abundant than ever before. More people are stepping into yoga for the first time every year. As we collectively witness, partake, and the lead growth of yoga’s power, we are at the forefront to capture the essence of it’s unfolding.
ABOVE: KEITH ALLEN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF CO YOGA MAGAZINE
The vision for Colorado Yoga Magazine, is to be an empowering resource for a conscious, balanced, and yogic lifestyle in the modern world. And to harbor a reality where our diverse state-wide yoga community can work together more fully to strengthen one another’s endeavors. I look forward to making this vision a reality with all the wonderful people in the state already on board and those to come. Let the journey begin. With gratitude, Keith Allen
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Contributors
GINA CAPUTO Gina Caputo is the Director of the Colorado School of Yoga. Check out ginacaputo.com or reach her at gina@ ginacaputo.com.
JON LIPMAN Jon Lipman, AIA has been practicing Vastu architecture since 1997 and directs MaharishiVastu.Org. He is an award-winning architect and New York Times–recommended author who has lectured at Harvard, Stanford, and Yale. In 2013 he gave Oprah a televised tour of a Maharishi Vastu home for Oprah’s New Chapter. Jon has practiced yoga daily since 1974. He can be reached at Jon@JLipman.com.
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LESLIE ROSS Leslie Ross, 25+ year CO resident and 500 YA RYT teaches yoga at Meta Yoga Studios, Breckenridge Recreation Center, and on her SUP in Summit County. She spends as much time outside as possible when she can unplug from managing the studio or making prayer malas.
DYLAN JUNKERMEIER Dylan (aka DJ Daboco) resides in Boulder and mixes at all types of events. A student of music for life, he started playing the drums at age 5. He is an up-and-coming EDM DJ. Follow him @djdaboco or work with him in your next class or event - daboco.com.
SAMI LEA LIPMAN Sami Lea Lipman is the Creative Director for Yoga Magazine Productions and a vinyasa yoga teacher in Boulder. She has taught at various festivals, internationally, and on the White House lawn. Sami chronicles the journey of love, suffering, and loss on her blog: grievingmybeloved.blogspot.com. Learn more about her at samileayoga.com.
TABITHA FARRAR Tabitha Farrar works as a writer and editor in Boulder, CO. She also manages the yoga department at Colorado Athletic Club and is the founder of Boulder Yoga Project.
MARSHA AUSTIN Marsha Austin is the owner of Radiance Power Yoga and a Certified Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga teacher. Marsha has trained directly with Baron Baptiste since 2008 and is 500 Hour Certified (ERYT 500) through the Baptiste Power Vinyasa Institute. She assists Baron at yoga trainings worldwide. For Marsha, yoga is about breaking open.
DAYNA SERAYE Dayna Seraye is devoted to cultivating the path of the heart through the sacred body temple. She leads transformational ceremony, classes, workshops and retreats nationally and internationally to support individuals and communities in connecting and awakening. Dayna is the cofounder of Hanuman Adventures, offering extraordinary yoga retreats with a unique focus on seva and sacred sites. Photo: Olivia Katz
KAREN ANDERSON Karen lives in the mountains of Colorado. Astrology is her life’s work. She affirms limitless human potential with effortless manifestation through astrology. She is the president of a local chapter of an international astrological organization. On weekends she does readings at metaphysical fairs and at Blue Owl Books in Nederland. She is available for consultations by appointment at 303258-7258.
JESSICA DURIVAGEKERRIDGE Jessica is the founder of Where is My Guru – an intimate, in-person and virtual learning center for spiritual, personal and professional development. She is known through her interview style, yoga teaching and writing for her mindful, practical and humorous approach to life and practice. whereismyguru.com
MICHELLE WELDON Michelle loves big ideas, transformational thinking, busy cities, used book stores, the texture of music, exquisite food, and big hearts. In the professional realm, Michelle delights in blending her training in Psychotherapy, Neurosculpting®, Meditation and Yoga to support her clients in healing trauma and anxiety and increasing feelings of wellbeing. Michelle is the founder and owner of Vibrant Medicine, LLC and the cocreator of Neurosculpting® Yoga. Visit vibrantmedicine.org.
ANN VERMEER Ann is a yoga and certified iRest Yoga Nidra® teacher and offers classes and individual instruction in Longmont and Boulder. She is particularly interested in depth psychology and how Eastern and Western mythologies and philosophies inform individuals and cultures in the current decade.
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JULI RATHKE Juli is the CEO/Founder of Yoga Magazine Productions. She has channeled her professional career into helping others do the same with the creation of Yoga Magazine Productions. Long-time yoga teacher, magazine publisher and TV host now business mentor, retreat leader, and media inspiration. Follow her @julirathke or learn more about her offerings at julirathke. com.
JULES PELÁEZ & jO SCHAALMAN Jo and Jules are co-authors of the book The Conscious Cleanse: Lose Weight, Heal Your Body and Transform Your Life in 14 Days, a bestselling, step-by-step guide to help you live your most vibrant life. Together they’ve led thousands of people through their online supported cleanse through their accessible and light-hearted approach. They’ve been dubbed “the real deal” by founder and chief creative director Bobbi Brown, of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, beauty editor of the TODAY show. To learn more about “Jo and Jules”, the Conscious Cleanse, and their new 80:20 Lifestyle Plan, please visit consciouscleanse.com.
KEITH ALLEN Keith is the Editor-inChief of Colorado Yoga Magazine, a yoga instructor in Boulder, and an artist. He is a lover of people. Yoga moved Keith so deeply in his very first class, that he knew instantly it was to become a positive part of his life. He uses yoga to guide people to connect deeper with their bodies, love themselves immensely, and find presence. He uses portrait photography to connect us more deeply, become moved by human stories, and to inspire us to reveal ourselves more fully. Keith lives in Boulder and can be found on his skis, dancing, or traveling the world when not occupied by his professional passions of media, yoga, and art. He would love to hear from you!
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PROFILES / Ambassadors
EMILY STEINGART Find growth, awareness and acceptance around doing one thing a day that challenges you mentally, physically and or emotionally.
Meet a few of our ambassadors.
who are we? AMBER COOK
Sometimes the universe gives you a clue on your journey. My hope for you is to reach out to the people that show up with integrity, inspiration, truth, and joy.
KIMBERLY & KRISHNA
Realign your body, spirit & mind!
Some days sparkle. Reminding you of the beauty and magic in the world.
LESLIE GLENN May we connect fearlessly, expand into the fullness of the moment and allow the song of creation to flow freely through us!.
CRISTINE GOOGINS Don’t be afraid to start now. Your journey might surprise you.
LAUREN CHAMPA
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KRISTIN TAYLOR ANN VERMEER We don’t have to bring old behaviors into new situations.
Anything can happen on a Tuesday, because it is a day with endless options. Just the way I like it.
JENNA BEE
Don’t worry about building strength, so much as finding and using the strength that you already have.
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THE COMMUNITY power of Colorado Yogination Teachers Share What it Means to Them
The Colorado Yoga Community inspires me everyday. Coloradans by nature are well suited to Hatha Yoga with our great love of embodied expression. But in addition to this, there is an inimitable adventurous spirit here that causes us to be curious, engaged and thoroughly intrigued by possibility. Curiosity shows up in a sincere interest in the deeper dimensions of Yoga and how the time we spend on our mats translates to our evolving consciousness and relationships. We’re passionate about living fully and so we stay engaged in the journey that is Yoga whether we’re summiting peak experiences or working through the valley of shadow. We are explorers of the inner and outer landscapes, always redefining what’s possible. I’ve never felt more impassioned and motivated than as a part of this yoga community, it’s a privilege to teach here. Our collective voice is incredibly strong and we are all teachers by example.
Gina Caputo, Founder of Yogini on the Loose
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IN THE PHILOSOPHICAL HEART OF YOGA, SHADOW LIVES AMIDST THE LIGHT; THUS, YOGA CAN QUICKLY ACCELERATE YOUR PERSONAL EVOLUTION, YET A SILENT SUFFERING. IF YOU DON’T FEEL AT PEACE EVERY MOMENT, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
The Colorado yoga community is a battleground – “Love and Light” vs. “Real, Uncomfortable, Raw Vulnerability”. In the philosophical heart of yoga, shadow lives amidst the light; thus, yoga can quickly accelerate your personal evolution, yet a silent suffering. If you don’t feel at peace every moment, you are not alone. If you are willing to admit it publicly, you are winning! Classically, the true nature of yoga is reducing suffering. Yoga helped me through the challenges of my medical residency and beyond. Many of my patients, yoga teachers, and peers suffer privately when support resides a compassionate, kindred spirit away. Which will you choose? I choose to invite people to be REAL, OPEN to holistic health and healing, and ACCOUNTABLE to the dance of suffering and discovering one’s authentic self. The Colorado yoga community reliably reminds me of my work (and worth) in this world. Thank you.
Brent Jaster, L.I.F.E. Medicine Founder
The Colorado Yoga Community is wonderfully reflective of our state’s work hard, play hard mentality. I appreciate the many ways our community uses yoga to bring people together in creative, fun, and adventurous ways while also maintaining a respect and reverence for this ancient practice and it’s many facets. Colorado yogis certainly know how to have a good time – hence the many yoga festivals and events happening around the state this summer. But we are equally capable of measurable impact and positive change, as we saw with the recent passing of Senate Bill 186. As a Denver studio owner, my greatest priority is creating space where yoga unifies individuals (body, mind spirit) and the collective. I am so grateful that the larger Colorado Yoga Community is a constant source of inspiration for this work and that my fellow yogis remind me to make time for play!
Danielle Barbeau Cook, Manager of The River Power Vinyasa Yoga Studio
The Colorado Yoga Community, in the words of my 7¬year¬old¬daughter, is family. The unconditional love and commitment to each other’s well¬being is certainly evident in the local community. Like any family, there are times when the community comes together with beautiful intention and other times when the family is divided. Nonetheless, local students’ commitment to positive evolution and general concern for the well-being of it’s fellow yogis is palpable. Inspired by this local tribe, YogiNation was built on the ideals of a true collaborative – an event series dreamed, planned, and funded by the community and for the benefit of the community, both in encouraging a conscious lifestyle and in providing sustainability for careers in the industry. YogiNation strives to be an inspiring force for true collaboration and a unifying endeavor from which a deeper level of community can emerge.
Jennifer Lux, YogiNation Denver Founder
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