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If you are entering the 5th month of the New Year and slacking on your 2012 fitness goals, let the motivation of your fellow Pura Vida members and instructors lift you back up! We have 130 opportunities a week for you to join a group of your Pura Vida members and instructors in an array of yoga and group fitness classes to help you stay accountable and have fun.

NEW IN MAY:

FORREST YOGA
Thursdays at 4:00pm with Cher Aslor

RESTORATIVE YOGA/MEDIATION
Tuesdays at 11:00am with Sarah Wolfgram

STRONG BODY
Thursdays at 5:30pm with Sarah Fox

Please feel free to contact Sarah Fox with feedback regarding our Programming Schedule at

BOOT CAMP PILATES STYLE with Master Instructor Amanda Fletcher

May 2nd- June 6th
Wednesdays at 9:00am
No Pilates experience necessary!
Get into the best shape of your life with this fast-paced, Pilates-based workout.
Six sessions in six weeks will tone your arms, legs, and abs.
Members: $199 Guests: $225
Space is limited. Contact Amanda for more info or to reserve your space today at amandaf@puravidaclub.com.

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

SEMI-PRIVATE YOGA INSTRUCTION with Billy Potocnik

Mondays 8:30-9:30am
YOGA BASICS: Understanding Power/Vinyasa Yoga
Wednesdays 1:30-2:30pm
INVERSIONS
Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm
DYNAMIC FLOW: One breath per movement; for the advanced Vinyasa practitioner
Enjoy an intimate environment with a focused intention.
Members: $25 Guests: $35
Space is limited to 8 participants. Must reserve your space 24 hours in advance at Member Services. Contact Billy for more info at .

WELCOME AMY BAKER TO THE YOGA DEPARTMENT

Amy Baker is an extremely knowledgeable instructor yet remains a humble student. She teaches from a place of personal experience and wisdom, but asks that her students discover their own truths. She is wonderfully charismatic and brings a lighthearted humor to her class that becomes contagious. There is no pretense or judgment. Leave your expectations at the door and come laugh, play and take the opportunity to pierce inward.
Join Amy on Wednesday mornings at 6:00am for Pura Flow Yoga.

TELLURIDE YOGA FESTIVAL

The 5th Annual Telluride Yoga Festival is the country's most intimate and unique yoga event. Hosting master teachers from many lineages all over the world, this yoga experience is one of a kind. Deepen your practice, deep in the mountains this July 12-15th, 2012.
Full Festival Pass Benefits:
(3) 2 hour daily workshops Friday- Sunday
Full access to all events - Friday Night Kirtan, Daily Meditation, Daily Mysore and priority entrance into all free classes
Free TYF tote bag
Most bang for your buck! Get the most value out of your TYF experience with a full pass.
Click here for more info.

Check out our ongoing yoga offerings on our yoga schedule.

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EXPLORE SPAVITAL AT PURA VIDA™ - Build Your Bliss

pick your treatment • choose your enhancement • customize your experience
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EARLY BIRD, EARLY BLISS!

SPAVital is now open at 9am for all of your morning spa needs.
Come see us for face, nails and massage.
9:00am - 7:00pm Monday - Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm Friday - Sunday

A MONTH TO CELEBRATE MOM

MOTHER'S DAY, Sunday, May 13th and EVERY DAY IN MAY

MOTHER'S DAY SPA
90 minute Aromatherapy Massage (includes hand and foot scrub), 60 minute Youthful and Radiant Facial, 30 minute Classic Manicure and a glass of champagne. $225

PEA IN THE POD
60 minute Prenatal Massage, 60 minute Customized Facial, 50 minute Signature Pedicure and lunch. $210.

MOM ON THE GO
60 minute Swedish Lavender Massage $70 or 60 minute Youthful and Radiant Facial. $75

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR MOM - A GIFT CARD from SPAVITAL.

SIDE BY SIDE SERENITY

Experience a little R&R with Side by Side 90 minute Signature Massage services for two, followed by a glass of champagne. $230.00

MONDAY MASSAGE SPECIAL

Every Monday we offer a 60 Minute Swedish Massage for just $70, including gratuity.*

TUESDAY FACIAL SPECIAL

Every Tuesday we offer a 60 Minute Customized Facial for just $80, including gratuity. A thorough skin analysis, deep cleansing, exfoliation and extraction, with a relaxing massage of face, neck and décolleté. You will receive a personalized treatment mask for your skin type. Leave with a healthy glow.*

*member discount does not apply

Stop by SPAVital on Floor 4 or call 303.999.2900 today to book a relaxing or energizing treatment today! Book online.
Click to visit the SPAVital website.

KBC CAMP with Personal Trainer Sean Morrison

a 6-Week Kettle Bell Conditioning Program in Studio 1
Saturday, June 2nd - July 14th at 10am (no class 6/23)
or Monday, June 4th - July 9th at 6pm
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 .

PRIVATE TRX SESSIONS

Explore the benefits of TRX training in a private 30-minute session. Work with a certified TRX Instructor and enjoy the attention to detail you seek on your journey to fitness greatness. These sessions will foster in depth progressions and regressions on an individual basis that you won't see in a Group Ex setting, therefore creating a truly unique and unparalleled TRX experience
Please note: the suspension trainer is mobile - and your session may be held in various locations.
Session fee: $55
Contact any of the following instructors to schedule your session:
Jasmine Anderson -
Sarah Fox -
Jonathan Berry -

SPRING TRAINING FOR GOLF

with Master Trainer & Titleist Performance Institute Certified Instructor Tim Harris
Golf-specific movement assessment
Rehabilitative movements and exercises that will improve mobility and drive distance 
Includes three 60-minute private sessions.
Members: $249 Guests:  $300
Contact Tim at to reserve your space today.

TEACH YOUR FEET TO RUN

with Master Trainer & VIVOBAREFOOT Certified Coach Adrian Wegeng
Join the barefoot revolution.  Enjoy savings on a series of five sessions!
Members:  $356.25
Contact Adrian at for more info.

TEACH YOUR FEET TO RUN - A Barefoot Running Presentation

with Master Trainer and VIVOBAREFOOT Certified Coach Adrian Wegeng
Thursday, May 31st at 5:30pm
Enjoy this 30-minute presentation covering the biomechanics of running and reviewing the science of how our bodies are meant to move. Learn more about the Barefoot Run Club starting in June!
Members: Complimentary Guests: $10
Contact Adrian to reserve your space at .

ViPR TRAINING IS COMING…

Contact your Personal Trainer for more info.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w43ezAJoLoA

KINESIS ELEVÉ

a Kinesis class for the Ballet Enthusiast with Elite Trainer & Ballerina Cristina Lubini
Mondays at 5:30pm
Tuesdays at 10:00am
Thursdays at 10:30am
Saturdays at 8:30am
Elevate your fitness regimen with this innovative program, incorporating Kinesis and Ballet conditioning. Experience a total body strength and flexibility training workout like no other in this 30-minute class.
Only at Pura Vida.
Members: $20/class
Existing 30-minute packages can be used.
Reserve your space with Member Services at least 24 hours in advance or contact Cristina for more information at .

PRIVATE KINESIS

Participate in 30-minute Private Kinesis sessions! One of the most efficient, effective workouts you'll ever have.
Enjoy savings on packages of 5 or 10 sessions, only available in May.
5 session series - $261.25 ($52.25 per session)
10 session series - $495 ($49.50 per session)
Contact Heather for more info or to inquire about private sessions at .

Click to view the Kinesis schedule.
Contact Heather at for more information about KINESIS.

PUR-A-THLON RECAP

Thanks to the generous support of the Pura Vida community, Brent's Place will continue to operate at full capacity with a growing wait-list of families waiting to make Brent's Place their temporary home away from home. We cannot thank you enough for helping to make 2012 a very special year for Brent's Place. In 2012, thanks to your generous support, we will be able to provide specialized housing for families required to temporarily locate to Denver to receive life-saving treatments. The 6,888 room night provided in 2011 was the highest yearly total in our history. It required tremendous effort and generosity from so many to meet the increasing demand for our services and we feel very fortunate to continue to have your support. Thanks to your support of the 2012 Pur-A-thlon, we will be able to meet the high demand for our services and we look forward to your continued support! We would like to thank the following people for making the 2012 Pur-A-thlon a tremendous success:

J. Madden, Keith Moore, Heather Bahlmann and the entire Pura Vida staff.
Whole Foods
Cherry Creek North
Mad Greens
Bluebonnet
Milwaukee Street Tavern
Pasquini's
Flower Power
Newberry Bros.
Diz's Daisies
Jay's Valet
Vuka Energy Drinks
Lululemon

And extra special thanks to Patrick Finney of 8Z Real Estate Partners, Primal Custom and Cindy Chase. This year’s event raised over $30,000 – and included over 450 participants! Thank you so much for supporting Brent’s Place!

NUTRITION EDUCATION SERIES

presented by Holistic Nutrition Therapy at Pura Vida Sara Kosick and Robin Hutchinson
Hosted in 60 minute sessions throughout the spring & summer, covering numerous popular nutrition topics in an open discussion format
$25 Members $30 Guests

THE MUFFIN TOP WORKSHOP

Friday, May 18th at 11:30am
Understand the varied reasons why fat accumulates around your middle, and leave with a much better understanding of how to tackle your "muffin top"!

THE STRESSED OUT SYNDROME

Friday, June 8th at 11:30am
Minimize exhaustion, mood swings and anxiety by creating stress-less balance.  We'll discuss details on simple changes that make a world of difference!

FOOD ALLERGIES/ASSOCIATED SYMPTOMS & DISEASES

Friday, July 13th at 11:30am

Food allergies can cause symptoms from bloating to weight gain to skin problems.  Learn how to identify your allergies and what to do about them.

VEGGIE DIETS EXPOSED

Friday, August 10th at 11:30am
If the vegetarian or vegan diet right for you?  We'll discuss the pros/cons as well as how to eliminate animal proteins while maintaining proper balanced nutrition.

Please contact . or with questions or to sign up. 

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.
Contact Heather at   for more info and to schedule your consultation and fitting with a Sole Specialist.

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.
If you are interested in barefoot and/or minimalist shoe running/training, take advantage of a 5-session special offered at $356.25. Contact Adrian at  for more info.
 

  

TEAM MEMBER OF THE MONTH

SARAH FOX
Group Exercise Coordinator
Elite Trainer

Experience/Current Course Of Study: Bachelors in Health Education from Kent State University. Bachelors in Exercise Science from Metro State College.

Your First Job:
A Nutrition Educator for the Pittsburgh Food Bank. I would go to food pantries and do education and food demos on how to cook and eat well using the foods provided from the food bank.

Your Wellness Philosophy:
"Be the change you want to see in the world" - Gandhi

Childhood Ambition:
To be a teacher

Proudest Accomplishment:
My daughter Carmella and son Lincoln, of course!

Indulgence:
Shopping, Chocolate, Wine, Coffee

Inspiration: My coworkers :)

SPAVITAL

is the place to shop for that specialty item, learn about skin care or find that perfect gift that will create memories. With exclusive brands like SkinCeuticals, Zoya, Teakoe, Pevonia, Clarisonic, KOBO, EmiJay, Sonoma Lavender, Barefoot Dreams, 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.

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.

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.