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WELCOME NEW INSTRUCTORS!

Madison Carter to the Indoor Cycling Team
Madison is a passionate Spin Instructor and Pilates trainer, and has taught classes at gyms and fitness centers for 7 years. She is also an ardent tennis player, and a gourmet cook. She enjoys traveling and a myriad of outdoor activities with her family, friends and dogs, while living in her home state of Colorado.
Join Madison on the bike Saturdays at 11:15am.

Kathleen Swinbourne to the Yoga Community
Kathleen has been a dedicated teacher and practitioner of yoga since 1998. She has a strong background in athleticism, martial arts and physical rehabilitation. Her understanding of anatomy and the body’s energy systems provide both introductory and experienced students with a special way to explore, heal, and integrate the body, mind and spirit.
Join Kathleen on the mat for Power Yoga Wednesdays at 5pm.

NEW CLASSES FOR JUNE

ViPR - Vitality. Performance. Reconditioning.
Monday 10:30am with Cristina Lubini
Thursdays 5:15pm with Samantha Browell
This 45 minute circuit class combines cardio and resistance training in one high-intensity workout. ViPR classes deliver a dynamic and fun variety of real-life movement and total body integration for maximized metabolic rate, increased caloric expenditure, and great improvements in endurance and strength.

Pilates Barre Fusion - Mat Pilates meets Ballet Body!
Thursdays 7am with Carol Webber
Increase core strength, flexibility, posture and coordination through this interval class combining principles of Pilates with ballet barre exercises.

Indoor Cycling
Tuesdays 5:45am with Sarah Fox
Saturdays 11:15am with Madison Carter

Allegro Ballet
Fridays at 12:30pm with Suzanne Simone

Ballet Body
Thursdays 6am with Carol Webber

INTRO TO INDOOR CYCLING with Philip Andrews

Saturday, June 15th 12:30-2pm
Join Philip for this complimentary Indoor Cycling introduction workshop.
Whether you are a beginner cyclist or someone looking to tighten up your cycling knowledge and skills, you'll receive a proper bike fit for the new Keiser M3+ Bikes, clear instruction on staying safe and proper form, knowledge about how to burn fat and a sample intro class to try it all out!
You'll leave with the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to attend any of our complimentary group cycling classes. Bring a water bottle and a good attitude, we'll supply the rest.
Members: Complimentary
Space is limited. Reserve your space online.

Please feel free to contact Talent and Programming Manager, Sarah Fox with questions or suggestions about our Group Exercise classes at .

BALLET BURN a Pilates Boot Camp with Master Instructor Maya Pingle

June 3rd - 24th
Mondays at 7am
Feel the burn in this 4-week Pilates Boot Camp, including ballet exercises and movement that is easy to learn. Enjoy a Pilates regimen that incorporates ballet positions to strengthen, balance and stretch.  
Members:  $149 Guests:  $189
Contact Maya for questions at or reserve your space online.

CARDIO PILATES with Beatriz Zinner

Wednesdays at 6pm
June 12th - July 3rd
OR
Saturdays at 8am
June 8th - June 29th
In this 4-week program, we will elevate your heart rate with Reformer, Mat and Jump Board exercises. Enjoy the benefits of Classical Pilates while
increasing your heart rate and burning more fat than in a traditional program. No previous Pilates apparatus experience required.
Members: $149 Guests: $189
Space is limited. Contact Beatriz at for more info and reserve your space online.

PILATES FOUNDATION with Elite Instructor Beatriz Zinner

June 17th - July 8th
Mondays at 6pm
This 4-week course will introduce the basics of the Pilates method, providing foundational exercises and progressions that will prepare you for our group classes including Mat, Tower and Reformer apparatus.
Perfect for the Beginner!Members: $149 Guests: $189
Contact Bia for questions at and reserve your space online.

All Pilates private and semi-private apparatus training is available to members and non-members. For questions about Pilates at Pura Vida, contact Heather at .

YOGA SUSPENSION WALL WORKOUT - neck & shoulders

with Dana Hanizeski in the ethos studio
June 4th-25th
Tuesdays at 9:30am
4 week series - 4 classes
Experience yoga postures specifically geared towards bringing relief to neck and shoulder discomfort, both at the yoga rope wall and away from it. In addition to practicing classic yoga postures with a neck and shoulder emphasis, the yoga rope wall will be used to assist in therapeutic stretch techniques for the neck and shoulders.
Limited to four participants.
Members: $135
Contact Dana at for inquiries or reserve your space online.

YOGA SUSPENSION WALL WORKOUT - hips & low back

with Dana Hanizeski in the ethos studio
June 6th-27th
Thursdays at 7:15am
4 week series - 4 classes
In this small group program, we will use poses at the yoga rope wall and away from it in order to assist in deeply lengthening the spine while alleviating general hip and back discomforts. The rope wall support you in moving into gentle inversions bringing additional relief to back and hip issues.
Limited to four participants.
Members: $135
Contact Dana at for inquiries or reserve your space online.

SUMMER SOLSTICE WORKSHOP with Angie Arnold

Friday, June 21st
7-8:30pm
June 21st marks the longest day of the year. Come celebrate the sun with an outdoor solstice yoga practice. Angie will guide you through 108 surya namaskar in the time honored tradition of yoga.
Live music and champagne to follow.
Members: Complimentary Guests: $25
Reserve your space online.

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Refresh with a Key Lime Anti-Aging Facial $100

Reveal a glow with a Summer-Time Peel $65

Add a Vital Microderm to any 50 Min Facial for $45

Hydrate and Glow - Reserve a Detox and Revive or Rose Hydrator Body Treatment for a COOL $100

Reserve our decadent SPAVital Signature Intense Nourishment Scrub and Wrap and receive a free Olivinia product - while supplies last.

Reserve one of our hottest combos - Polish and Glow - Full Body Scrub and a Custom Airbrush Tan $80

Reserve an Ultra-Hydrating Pedicure for $65 and receive a pair of Havianas Sandals for a screaming $15

Specials valid 6/1/13 - 6/30/13. Prices do not include gratuity.

SHOW GRATITUDE TO THE MEN IN YOUR LIFE THIS FATHER'S DAY

Reserve any Gentlemen's Facial June 1st -16th and receive 20% off our men's skincare line - The Refinery.

Reserve any 80 min Massage for the man in your life (or yourself!) and receive your choice of either Complimentary Soothing Aromatherapy or Restorative De-Stress Muscle Gel.

15% off Gift Certificates of $125 or more June 1st - 16th.

NEW MONDAY AND TUESDAY SPECIALS

Monday Massage Reserve any 80 Min Massage starting at $115 and receive a FREE Rejuvenating Moroccan Oil Treatment ($30 Savings)

Mani Monday Reserve an Ultra Hydrating Manicure for $55 and receive a FREE Mini-Pedi ($30 savings)

Tuesday Facial Reserve our 50 Min Signature facial for $100 and receive a FREE Peel Upgrade or Vitamin C Masque ($25 savings)

Valid 5/1/13 - 5/31/13. Prices do not include gratuity.

SPAVital now accepts Spafinder Gift Certificates.

Stop by SPAVital on Floor 4 or call 303.999.2900 today to book a relaxing or energizing treatment today! Book online.
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KBC CAMP

a 6-Week Kettle Bell Conditioning Program with Tier II Personal Trainer Sean Morrison
Saturdays at 10am, June 1 - July 6
or
Mondays at 6pm, June 3 - July 8
Train with one of the oldest, most effective and versatile tools in fitness. Combine strength and cardio training with the methods and movement patterns used by athletes, martial artists and those who want to train like them. Challenge yourself mentally and physically, while building a leaner, stronger, and more efficient body.  
Members: $150 Guests: $195
Space is limited. Contact Sean for more info or to reserve your space at .

BEACH BODY BLAST with Tier II Trainer Samantha Browell

June 10th - July 3rd
Mondays & Wednesdays at 5:30pm
Feel the burn with this 4-week, 30 minute, high intensity metabolic training program. Maximize fat burn and increase your metabolic rate, using your own body weight and resistance bands. Slim down for summer, torch calories, tone and learn how to eat clean!
Includes a consultation with Robin Hutchinson, Board Certified Master Nutritionist - complete with a 4-week "Clean Eating" meal plan and recipes.
Members: $249
Space is limited. Contact Samantha for more info or to reserve your space at .
Program participants are invited to enjoy 30% off of all services and products at SPAVital throughout the program. Enjoy a restorative massage, rejuvenating facial, or increase your fitness results with a detoxifying and contouring body treatment, wax, or a custom airbrush tan. Please make reservations with Lindsay at . (Limit: 3 Services) *Savings are valid Mon-Thurs* spavitalpv.com

WELCOME TIER II TRAINER MATT GAGNON TO THE PT TEAM!

Matt joined our Yoga Team a few months ago, and we are pleased to now introduce him as a Personal Trainer and Kinesis Instructor. He has been working in the fitness industry since 2009. His programs cater to individual needs including injury prevention, shoulder opening, weight loss, barefoot running, Olympic lifting, body weight strength training and cardio performance. Matt's wellness approach incorporates yoga principles that emphasize balance throughout the training process to create a sustainable lifestyle for his clients.
Contact Matt to schedule an appointment at .

LIQUID MOVEMENT - a Kinesis Workout with Sarah Fox

Enjoy the fluidity of Kinesis and the rhythm of indoor rowing. Two incredible, multi-purpose modalities in one 30-minute, high-intensity workout.
Get results with this action-packed cardio / strength-training combo!
Contact Sarah for 30 minute private sessions at .

ENJOY KINESIS SHRED WITH NICK!

Wednesdays at 5:30pm
Saturdays at 10am
Reserve your space online.

Contact Heather at for more information about KINESIS.

4TH ANNUAL PUR-A-THLON FOR BRENT'S PLACE

Dear PUR-Athletes,
You were a part of the most successful PUR-A-Thlon ever! We would like to thank you and all the PUR-A-Thlon participants, the incredible Pura Vida staff and the world class instructors for all of your remarkable fundraising efforts. Together we raised more than $35,000 to support children that are undergoing treatment for cancer and are in desperate need of “Safe-Clean” housing before, during and after life-saving treatments. Your contribution to the 4th Annual PUR-A-Thlon will support more than 376 nights for families like Ginger and Kayla who visited on Friday. We could not have done it without your support and dedication – Thank You!
 
We would like to extend a special thank you to our Century Rider, J Madden, our corporate class buyouts, Finn Real Estate and Arrowpoint Partners, and the PUR-A-Thlon committee and staff:  Keith Moore, Heather Bahlmann, Sarah Fox, Jasmine Anderson, Lindsay Dunmore and Hayley Marsh.
 
We hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did, and we look forward to inviting you out to Brent’s Place to learn more about your contribution.
To set up your tour please email Katie at .
THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

For more information about Brent's Place, download Brent's Place PDF.
brentsplace.org

Vert Kitchen is an award-winning local, organic cafe in West Wash Park. Vert's core values include sustainability, transparency and food that you can feel good about eating. With seasonal menus, the grab and go selection of Vert items here at Pura Vida is sure to please.
Vert Kitchen
Monday-Saturday 11am-4pm
704 S. Pearl Street Denver 80209

REPAIR & REBUILD with Sara Kosick, MNT

Orientation: Thursday, June 20th at 5pm
Digestive complaints are among the top 5 reasons for hospital visits every year. With diagnoses like IBS, Crohn's Disease, food allergies and colon cancer on the rise, it's time to start healing your gut! Digestive malfunction can cause bloating, gas, increased food sensitivities, diarrhea, constipation, acne, fatigue and overall discomfort. This 10-day cleanse focuses on digestive repair via diet and supplementation to restore strength and integrity to the most important organ in your body!
Members: $89 Guests: $105
Price includes: repair supplements, dietary outline & menu plan.
Please contact Sara for more info or to reserve your space at . Reservation deadline is June 18th. Orientation is not required to participate.

HOLISTIC NUTRITION PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT

Vital Nutrients Minimal and Essential - A Great Multi-Vitamin
Take 1 a day and get all of the multi-vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that you need. MINIMAL & ESSENTIAL is a full-spectrum one or two a day multi-vitamin/mineral formula that provides the minimum daily requirements of vitamins and some essential minerals. This formulation contains a potent antioxidant complex including Vitamins A, C, E and the mineral selenium. It contains B-Complex vitamins, which are used in the metabolism of protein and fats, and maintenance of muscle tone in the gastrointestinal tract. B-Complex also supports healthy nerve cells and maintains healthy homocysteine levels.
"We love this company! They test all RAW materials and final product. This, unfortunately, is not the norm!"
Contact your friendly Holistic Nutrition Therapist for more details for a new clean multi-vitamin. Ensure the quality of your multi-vitamin!
Robin at or Sara at .

SUMMER RECIPES from Robin Hutchinson, Board Certified MNT

If you're lacking inspiration, we can help. 20 Easy, Healthy AND delicious summer salads - add them to your repertoire!
Only $20
Contact Robin at for dinner tonight.

We've selected Terra Plana, and their VIVOBAREFOOT line, as our exclusive minimalist shoe provider.

We support the Barefoot Movement and feel that it can provide benefits to many. However, it's important to acknowledge your transition from a traditional shoe to a minimalist shoe/barefoot training. Removing the heel rise in your shoe will affect your gait. Increasing your activity in these shoes conservatively and including foot strengthening exercises in your regime is key to having a successful transition. Barefoot and minimalist shoe training can strengthen your feet and recruit additional muscle fibers throughout the lower leg, improve stability and mobility throughout your ankle joint, increase your proprioceptive feedback, encourage a more natural gait and overall movement.

CONGRATULATIONS

to Master Personal Trainer and Running Coach Adrian Wegeng
Adrian has been officially named a VIVOBAREFOOT Certified Coach! VIVOBAREFOOT Certified Coaches have undergone extensive education on the science underlying the physical and mental components of running in addition to practical experience of diagnosing and correcting running form. The required Coaching Clinic includes an intensive 5-day 40 hour workshop, a thorough open ended exam, and three comprehensive case studies to be approached by the founder of the program, Lee Saxby. Adrian joins only 27 total VIVOBAREFOOT Certified Coaches throughout the world.
Contact Adrian at  for more info.
 

  

TEAM MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Randi Coy
Group Exercise Instructor

Experience/Current Course Of Study:  I began my fitness career in 1998 teaching classes and personal training at Arizona State U. while getting my BA in Education. After college I became a full-time elementary school teacher, but always taught classes and trained people because fitness has always been such an important part of my life. In 2003, I moved to LA where I fell in love with the “barre” fitness phenomenon. As a dancer growing up, this type of class got me hooked and truly changed the shape of my body. I began teaching barre classes at all the trendiest clubs in LA and then decided to move back to Colorado to make fitness a full-time career and bring the “barre” craze to Denver. I currently teach a wide variety of classes all over town, personal train, and I actively train other people how to instruct certain types of fitness classes.

First Job:  I folded boxes at a donut shop down the street from my house at age 14!

Wellness Philosophy:  Wellness is more than nutrition, exercise, or the state of being free of disease and injury. It is a dynamic state of being with an awareness of all parts of your life and striving to balance them all with the busy lives we all tend to live.

Childhood Ambition:  I wanted to be a rock star like Madonna, but if that didn’t work out my back up plan was going to be a doctor.

Proudest Accomplishment:  Being able to successfully teach 37 little first graders how to read, (Yes, I actually had 37 kids in my first year of teaching)!

Indulgence: Any candy and vino!

Inspiration:  I have to say my parents. They have made me who I am today and I thank them dearly for that.

QUALITY FOOD WITH YOU IN MIND!

Pura Vida is committed to offering you organic, wholesome, minimally processed, and local (when possible) food items to get you through your day. We don't believe you have to compromise the quality of your food in order to get something quick or on the run. You can feel confident choosing food products at Pura Vida because they contain high quality protein, are nutrient dense, have low added sugar, and were made from whole foods! We strive to bring you the latest and best healthful products to support your workouts, and help you embody the good life.

RETAIL THERAPY AT PURA VIDA

Pura Vida supports and carries products from the following vendors:
FITS
Life factory Water bottles
Manduka
OG Sack
Pura Vida Logo Wear
Tibet Imports
Tonic Lifestyle Apparel
Vega Socks
Yurbuds
Zaca

SPAVital is the place to shop for fresh, exciting retail, beauty and wellness. Learn about skin care or find that perfect gift that will create memories. SPAVital supports Colorado companies, artists, and vendors. With exclusive brands like SkinCeuticals, Zoya, Teakoe, Eminence, Clarisonic, KOBO, Kai, Barefoot Dreams, SPARitual, and Eberjey, you can feel good anytime . . . anywhere. Step into the Spa shop following your service or your next club visit to extend the feel good experience all the way home.

PURA VIDA LOVES

Root Down

rootdowndenver.com
Arguably one of the best dining scenes in Denver. Root Down continues to serve up great food. The concept of ‘real food’ from farm-to-table and the idea that great food should be accessible….inclusive and not exclusive, echoes Pura Vida’s philosophy. Fresh, organic and REAL somehow translates into fitness as well! It’s always nice to see so many of our members enjoying chef Justin Cucci’s creations.

Parallel 17

parallelseventeen.com
Chef Mary Nguyen, in our book, just “get’s it”. Her modern interpretation of Vietnamese cuisine is a stand out, and the vibe of her 17th ave restaurant speaks to our PV culture. Check out the brunch menu as well as the late night scene (food served until 11pm usually accompanied by a very hip DJ spinning in the small dining room) and you have an experience that challenges the Denver dining scene to take it up a notch.

MCA Denver

mcadenver.org/index.php/exhibitions
Let’s start by saying Adam Lerner is a genius. It’s rare to peruse a museum’s collection and experience an entire gamut of emotions within an hour. Laughter turns into anger which morphs into awe and amazement. Everything about the MCA from the finely curated exhibits to the website to the after-hours events, speaks of a talented Director who is absolutely fearless. The building, by London based architect David Adjaye is his first in the US and is worth the visit alone. (Adjaye was named the designer of the Memorial Museum at the World Trade Center site in NYC). Pura Vida was fortunate to be hosted by the MCA for one of the our monthly happy hours and people are still talking about it. Check out the pics.

Ballet Nouveau Colorado

bncdance.com
Named “25 to watch” for 2009 in Dance Magazine (huge!) Ballet Nouveau continues to gain momentum as the dance company to follow. Artistic Director, Garrett Ammon, leads this company at a velocity that is astounding, particularly for Denver. Watching “Rock”, a spectacular amalgam of modern dance, ballet and…I don’t know what (but it worked!) had the companies twelve young and amazing dancers creating a story to music by Bowie, INXS and Queen. The choreography is truly astounding and you have to pinch yourself to make sure you’re not in SF or NYC. We cannot recommend enough checking out this innovative and important dance company.

Lululemon

lululemon.com
Okay, so this seems like a no-brainer. It’s not uncommon to be at Pura Vida on any given night of the week and see a majority of the staff and members wearing the ubiquitous (and subtle) lulu logo.
The clothing company (which started out in Vancouver by Chip Wilson who was in the surf, skate and snowboard business) creates perfectly fitted and designed clothing that is perfect for all things Pura Vida. Strong brands are developed by creating an authentic culture, and Lululemon has it in spades. It’s not enough that the clothing is well made, tasteful and under-the-radar cool, but the philosophy and the vision behind the company mimics Pura Vida’s belief that life should be in balance, karma is real and trying to do good on a daily basis is essential. We love Lulu.

GivingFirst

givingfirst.org
“Giving first’s motto is ‘Give where you live.’ It is a program of the Nonprofit Preservation Initiative which was created to preserve the future of Denver area nonprofits. Click on the Donate Now button and hundreds of Colorado-based organizations come up for you to chose from. The cool part about the site is that you can go to the Giving Basket and credit an account of a friend or family member as a gift. The numerical dollar amount is emailed to your recipient, and they then get to chose the charity, organization or cause in which to donate.