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Pura Vida Social
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Wednesday, May 25th
6:00 - 9:00pm
150 Clayton Lane
Mix & Mingle with
our Amazing Members!
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Pura Vida Gives Back
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Sunday, May 29th 12:00-4:00pm for EARTHQUAKE & TSUNAMI RELIEF
The Club will be open to the public from 12:00-4:00pm. All member and guest donations benefit the cause. Help us make an impact!
Questions? Contact Natasha at
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Share the Experience
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a monthly guest
for all members
MAY 5TH
is the last day to add your
VIP guest for the month.
Invite your friends to experience
5280 Magazine's
Top of the Town
"Best Health Club"
Contact your membership consultant today
303.321.7872
Katy Linstroth katyl@puravidaclub.com Phoebe Zelenka
phoebez@puravidaclub.com
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| Mother's Day |
Visit SPAVital for
unique Mother's Day gifts.
GIFT CARDS Treat those wonderful people in your life to a gift they will truly enjoy and remember. SPAVital at Pura Vida is the perfect gift to give to someone who deserves a guilt-free day of pampering.
See below for more ideas. |
| PUR-A-THLON |
2nd Annual PUR-A-THLON
for Brent's Place
Friday, June 10th
6:00am - 6:00pm
Viva la Vida Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
SHARE THE POWER
OF AN HOUR
Spend the day participating in classes to benefit the Brent's Place kids with cancer and their families.
100% of the proceeds go to Brent's Place.
Participants can choose from classes such as Ballet Body, Indoor Cycling®, Indo-Row®, Yoga, willpower & grace™ and Zumba, all taught by Pura Vida's professionally trained and certified instructors.
A Silent Auction will be held all day and food provided by Whole Foods and other local Cherry Creek North restaurants.
Put your Power Package together!
Individual Class - $50, includes one class goodie bag and access to the Viva la Vida party
VIP participants - $75, includes one class, VIP goodie bag, access to the VIP tent and Viva la Vida party
Power Package - includes your choice of a total of 12 classes throughout the day.
A true physical challenge!
And a commitment to raise $500. Registration includes exclusive Pur-A-thlon jersey, VIP goodie bag, VIP tent access and Viva la Vida party
Plank Challenge Participants
$25; noon and 5pm.
Viva La Vida Party Participant
$25 includes access to the best party in town from 6-8pm.
Join us as we celebrate everyone who supported the Pur-A-thlon and the Brent's Place kids with cancer and their families.
Join the fun and support Kids like Jasmine!
Sign up today at pur-a-thlon.org.kintera.org
SPREAD THE WORD!
Contact Heather for more information at
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Members Spa Discount
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Pura Vida members receive a 10% discount on all full price services, skincare and retail products Monday-Friday.
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Krystyn Mouser
Team Member of the Month
SPAVital Massage Therapist and Back of House Manager
Experience/Current Course of Study: Certified Massage Therapist since 2000 Nationally Certified since 2007 Reiki I & II July 2006 Massage Cupping April 2007 Certified Lymph Drainage Therapist 2011 Would love to study Acupuncture
Your First Job: Working at Good Times with 5 of my high school friends...it was truly good times!
My Wellness Philosophy: Massage should be relaxing with results, so you get the benefits of the treatment and the freeing of mind and spirit. You cannot be truly healed unless you truly desire it...you must be a part of the healing process to experience the amazing results.
Childhood Ambition: I wanted to be an Art Therapist...I was drawn to a profession to combine helping people and being creative...now I help people with massage and am creative with my art and beads.
Proudest Accomplishment: Learning to swim to compete in a triathlon July, 2008, and then completing the race after having a severe allergic reaction to hundreds of mosquito bites...and designing our team's jersey.
Indulgences: Pretty beads, dark chocolate, wine and art supplies.
Inspiration: The healing powers of angels...especially Archangel Michael and Archangel Raphael and their constant assistance in my practice. My Nana (my maternal grandmother, an amazing woman who has blessed my life in so many ways and is a huge part of my heart and soul) Robin Peppersack (my former boss and mentor in Boise) Marilyn Stoddard (A wonderful addition to my family, who has taught me to love and live life to its fullest, and that Art heals) |
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Phone Policy
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CELL PHONE USAGE
IS NOT PERMITTED
ABOVE FLOOR 2 OR IN
THE LOCKER ROOMS.
You may make calls
in the lobby only.
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Locker Rentals
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Lockers are available to rent
in both the men's and women's locker rooms.
Rentals start at $35 a month and include laundry service.
Inquire at Member Services. |
| Corporate Memberships |
Does your company qualify
for a corporate membership
at Pura Vida?
Contact Membershipfor more information. |
Organic Cleaning
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Denver's first true full-service 100% organic laundry & dry cleaning service
Pick up Monday,
Wednesday & Friday.
Stop by Member Services to start your order today!
greenshirtdenver.com |
| H20 |
Fresh, filtered water is
located throughout Pura Vida
for your convenience.Bring your reusable water bottle with you when you work out and fill up at either the water machines on the 2nd and 3rd floor or at the water sinks on each floor. We also have Fiji Water available for purchase on the second floor, if you forget your water bottle. Look for recycling containers throughout the Club to dispose of your Fiji bottle. |
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A MESSAGE FROM KEITH
 I write this month's letter sitting on a lanai overlooking the Wailea beach in Maui. Sounds fantastic, doesn't it? For the most part it is indeed paradise and I am fortunate that I was able to take some time away from the club to recharge and refocus. By stepping away from the daily operations, I have gained insight into what I feel Pura Vida is doing right, and conversely what I feel Pura Vida can do better. This trip away has truly been an eye-opener for me. There has yet to be one instance of great service (or poor service) good decisions or bad decisions that I have not somehow related back to Pura Vida. Let's just say that this is the first vacation that I have been unable to step-away without reflecting on my job. But that is okay! No "woe is me" here... I look at this as an experience that has given me insight into you, the member, and a fortunate and thankful way of seeing with a new set of eyes. I won't bore you with the minute details of the daily happenings when I said, ad naseum, "we do that better" (my traveling partner surely will rank this as one of the most aggravating vacations on record due to my constant comparisons of Pura Vida and SPAVital to literally every experience had). But...here is the thing - a vacation functions in the realm of hospitality and service, and as I look at the operations of Pura Vida, so do we. There is very little difference when it comes down to it. I am infinitely lucky to have managers who run their specific area of the club with aplomb, professionalism and service. They do a damn good job insuring that members receive treatment that is above and beyond a typical health club. I am thankful for that. I am also thankful that all of the departments of the club tie-in to an overall essence and tone of caring for each member that is unheard of in this industry. They are leaders in their field and I believe if you have spent any time with them, you would agree that the heartbeat and soul of the club flows freely on all four floors. Back to hospitality: our goal and raisin d'ętre is to make you feel welcome when you arrive, to thank you as you leave, to create friendships while you are at the club and to ultimately, and most importantly, change lives through health and wellness. I feel strongly we do this, however we do not do this alone. Without you as a member, we have very little to share and explore. We have ideas that are not fully incubated and we have what cannot be considered a club. My background with ClubCorp taught me hospitality. When I moved into fitness, I saw an opportunity to test common decency with exceptional service as a way to move the fitness industry forward. Hire the professionals who passionately know how to create fitness programs that are exceptional and results driven, find a spa director who intuitively understands the spa world, find a membership sales director who has never had the unfortunate training of selling fitness memberships (bad habits and not the PV style) and look for a desk manager who is interested in people and what makes them happy. From top to bottom our club...your club...works hard to insure that hospitality, a welcoming atmosphere with an incredible group of people who believe in helping all that walk through the door, is what Pura Vida is about. Then the sun sets and although this is my last evening here, I'm ready to get back to work. We have a sensational summer ahead of us. I thank you individually for contributing to our community. PS. I want to congratulate Pura Vida Membership Director Juliet Dawkins and her husband Jason on the birth of beautiful Lucia Elizabeth Dawkins. Baby and family are doing well. Also, a fond farewell to Mollie Anderson who has been with Pura Vida as Controller since opening. Mollie will be leaving to become a full-time mom. We will miss you! In health, Keith Keith Moore, General Manager
keithm@puravidaclub.com Pura Vida Fitness & Spa
p. 303.321.PURA (7872) ext.127 | f. 303.321.VIDA (8432)
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GROUP FITNESS
SCHEDULE CHANGES and NEW CLASSES!
 Visit the website for class changes effective May 1st.
WELCOME CHRISTEN BAKKEN to the Group Ex Team!
willpower & grace™ Tuesdays 10:30am
ENJOY RIDE AND ROW with Sarah Fox
Wednesdays 4:30pm and
TRX UNLEASHED Wednesdays 5:30pm
ENJOY PURA FLOW - UNHEATED with Jessica Sherwood
Mondays at 10:00am
MORE BALLET BODY!
Sundays 10:30am with Natalie Carrasco
Mondays 8:30am with Suzanne Simone
Check the schedule for other class times.
This class will tone and sculpt, giving you the lean, dancer's body look you desire. You will sweat and burn your way through strength training exercises rooted in Ballet, Pilates, and gymnastics. We've added more classes AND a ballet barre for the complete ballet conditioning experience. All classes are limited to 12 participants and fall within our reservation policy.
For more information about complimentary classes at Pura Vida, contact Heather at heatherb@puravidaclub.com. |
PERSONAL TRAINING
WELCOME CRISTINA LUBINI to the Personal Training Team
 Cristina Lubini, B.S., ACE-CPT Education: Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (Brazil), B.S. Physical Education - Exercise Science Emphasis Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer ACE Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach Area of Expertise: Weight Loss, Lifestyle Improvement Enjoy three 60-minute sessions for only $199 with Cristina. TRAINER TALK with Master Trainer Tim Harris
Previously, we discussed the ability to treat our training regimen like that of a professional athlete. With your training, you should feel that you are operating near full capacity, most days. To achieve this, four realms of development will be discussed: Spiritual, Mental, Emotional, and Physical.
To have a successful life, we must be able to output the energy required. When we run low on energy, our ability to produce work or to concentrate diminishes. To build up this capacity, physical exercise is recommended. During weight training, we break down our muscles. With adequate rest (48-72 hours) we are able to repair and make these fibers stronger. Without rest, increased damage and injury may happen. On the other side, if we do not stress our muscles, atrophy takes place leaving our bodies at a frail state that is unable to produce quantities of work and open to injury. Both of these scenarios have the similarity of being linear and never changing. The body needs stress, but more important, it needs recovery. Athletes are controlled in this way. They are given work to do and then prescribed rest to be able to perform maximally. Majority of the work force operate in a very linear way. Pushing hard mentally and emotional, while doing very little in the physical department. By doing physical work in a periodized, oscillating scheme, we are able to give the body the ability to have energy all day long. The physical stress not only improves our endurance but also give us an opportunity for mental and emotional recovery.
Exercise isn't the only thing needed for a great physical base; healthy sleep routine and proper individualized eating habits are crucial. By following some simple guidelines of going to bed at the same time every night, getting 6-8 hours of sleep, avoiding alcohol 2-3 hours before bedtime, and no electronic devices an hour before bed, can help many achieve this. Also, the basic rules of eating lightly and often with lots of vegetables, whole grains, and protein can help.
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| YOGA
8 LIMBS LIMBER - a yoga workshop with Sara Cook
 Sunday, May 15th
2-4pm
Become 8-limbs Limber
Expand your knowledge and understanding of the 8-Limbed Yoga Path. 8 Limbs Limber is an excellent opportunity for yogis of all levels to balance their healthy lifestyle and yoga practice with the 8 full limbs of yoga as their guide.
Enjoy this energetic and lively workshop, including lecture and practice, focusing on allowing the movement of the body to be
your teacher on and off the mat.
Members: $25 Guests: $50
Space is limited. Reserve yours at Member Services.
Check out our ongoing yoga offerings on our yoga schedule.
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PILATES
PILATES IN FITNESS
Cardio on Monday and Wednesday, weights Tuesday and Thursdays, yoga on Fridays and hopefully Sundays? Since you already have your workouts planned for everyday, how can you fit Pilates into your schedule? Easy. Pilates compliments every exercise and action that you do. Whether you are using the elliptical, stretching in a group exercise class, sitting at your desk, or lifting weights, you can do Pilates and incorporate the fundamentals into your everyday.
By focusing on your form and function, you'll use your breath more efficiently, increase your core stability, and reactivate muscles that might not have been working as efficiently as others with slower, smaller movements. You'll be that proud kid on the block with new shoes. You can jump higher, run faster, lift more weight, improve your golf score, increase your flexibility for your yoga practice. You CAN do it all.
Mat classes are a great way to start if you like group exercise. But don't be fooled, they aren't easy! Every exercise that you learn, you'll be able to adapt to the equipment in the Pilates studio and exercises that you do in the gym, just slow down!
MoVE classes are based on Pilates. They are a great way to learn a lot of moves on a piece of Pilates equipment, the chair. These exercises can also be adapted to your everyday workout... think about how you do sit-ups, lunges, planks...
Of course the Pilates studio is the best way to learn how to adapt exercises to your workout routine. We offer private and group lessons, where we can focus on form, ways to work around injuries and flexibility.
You'll feel longer and leaner in no time... and might just find that extra day or time to fit it all in.
Contact Stacy for more information about Pilates at Pura Vida at stacyw@puravidaclub.com. PILATES DISCOVERY with Tammy Wallace
May 26th - June 30th
Thursdays 11:00am
Learn the fundamental and foundational techniques of Pilates in the Discovery six-week program. This series will introduce you to a comprehensive list of exercises on the mat and reformer, an understanding of the Pilates method and its benefits. You'll learn how to strengthen your core, improve your coordination, flexibility, agility and focus on body awareness you can take with you and incorporate in everything you do.
This class is limited to a small group of six people.
Wear comfortable clothing, socks are optional, no shoes please.
Members: $199
Non-Members: $225
Contact Tammy to reserve your space or for questions at tammyw@puravidaclub.com.
For info about Pilates at Pura Vida, contact Stacy at stacyw@puravidaclub.com. |
KINESIS
NEW KINESIS TABATA CLASSES with Sarah Fox  Monday 12:00pm
Wednesday 6:30pm Tabata training is an incredibly effective way of achieving great fat loss results in a very short amount of time. This high intensity training could be the challenge you've been looking for to take your training - and your results - to the next level. Reserve your space in class with Member Services or contact Sarah for more information at sarahf@puravidaclub.com. Contact Heather at heatherb@puravidaclub.com for more info about Kinesis at Pura Vida.
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HOLISTIC NUTRITION
NEW BODY PROJECT with Sara Kosick
Elite Personal Trainer & Holistic Nutrition Therapist
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6:30am
May 3rd - 26th Join the long list of NBP graduates that lost an average of 8 lbs and 3% body fat in just 4 weeks! This 4-week nutrition and group personal training is limited to 7 participants. No refunds once the program has begun. Contact Sara at sarak@puravidaclub.com to register today.
EAT LIKE A GODDESS with Lisa Groves
Holistic Nutrition  Therapy Practitioner
Sundays, May 15th & May 22nd 12:30 - 2:00pm No Diets. No Rules. No Deprivation. Slow down. Wake up Learn your body's language. Free your old food habits and create fresh intention. Explore the "feminine strategies" to achieving radiance and vitality. Rather than using masculine strategies of one-pointed goals, you as a woman are designed to use intuition, bodily wisdom, and your innate feminine gifts. When we lose our wildness, our playfulness, our pleasures - symptoms happen. Come explore a liberated way of eating and living. - discover the missing links in your food-body journey
- begin trusting your body
- learn why pleasure is the best thing for your metabolic power
- cultivate your sensuality
- experience more ease, comfort and pleasure with how you nourish yourself
- reduce your cravings
Authentically collaborate with other extraordinary women in exploring elements of a full, feminine appetite for life. Member Investment: $99 For more information, visit puravidaclub.com/nutrition_programs. Contact Lisa for questions or to reserve your space today at lisag@puravidaclub.com. Contact Lisa for your private and/or semi-private Holistic Nutrition Consultation today at lisag@puravidaclub.com.
VISIT THE HOLISTIC NUTRITION THERAPY page on the website for more info about our Holistic Nutrition Therapy Practitioners.
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SPAVITAL
MOTHER'S DAY AT SPAVITAL
 No kids, no noise, nothing but complete bliss. Let us take care of her for the day.
MOM ON THE GO 50 minute massage or facial with enhancement of your choice...$85 PEA IN A POD 50 minute prenatal massage, 50 minute facial and a 50 min spa pedicure with lunch...$220 MOM'S RECESS 80 minute massage, 50 minute facial, mani/pedi combo with enhancement of your choice...$220 ARE YOU A RUNNER?  As the weather gets warmer, more runners throw on their shoes and begin tacking on the mileage. Whether you are training for a race or merely running for enjoyment, why not give those legs a tune up? Let Micah Foster assess your gait and help restore balance to your stride. His massage will:
- Help to keep joints in proper alignment, for smooth and efficient strides
- Rid the legs of lactic acid and adhesions that could be causing discomfort
- Invigorate and refresh your legs, keeping them flexible and less likely for injury
Micah uses many different techniques, including neuromuscular, sports and deep tissue massage. Also, with a background in the fitness industry, he can help to give key pointers on exercises and stretches to optimize the experience. A very detailed and thorough session. Come get a massage for a runner, by a runner. Call SPAVital at 303-999-2900 to book your appointment today.
IT'S HERE!  We are pleased to introduce Gelish soak off gel polish from Hand & Nail Harmony. The gel polish comes in a variety of colors, is applied like polish, but is cured in a LED lamp in under 2 minutes. Gelish helps strengthen and protect your natural nails without damage upon application or removal and stays on nails for three weeks with no chipping or peeling. Gelish application can be added to any manicure for an additional $20.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR WEEKLY SPECIALS  Every Tuesday we offer a 50 minute Swedish massage for just $50!
Every Friday we offer a 50 minute Customized Facial for just $65 Book now as these appointments go fast. Stop by SPAVITAL on Floor 4 or call 303.999.2900 today to book a relaxing or energizing treatment. Book online. |
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with Dr. James Rouse
For either good or bad, my reputation for being a "kale pusher"
 often proceeds me. I am relaxing my zealous stance for crucifers and sharing possibly a more enjoyable vehicle for vitality...red wine. With its dream team of antioxidant compounds-phenols, flavonoids, ergothionine and resveratrol, red wine may help protect arteries from inflammation, lower heart disease risk, help prevent strokes and heart attacks. New research suggests that red wine may also help with lowering the risk for dementia and may also extend life. One study found that people who drank a moderate amount of red wine were 40% less likely to get forgetful as they aged compared to teetotalers - while drinking hard liquor increased the risk for dementia. So which magical glass of red wonderfulness has the most polyphenol  punch for my one glass daily? Pinot Noirs offer the higher polyphenol levels, followed by Egiodola, the Syrahs, the Cabernets Sauvignons and then the Merlots. Extra credit for uber-vitality when you pair your Pinot with sauted kale and wild salmon - enjoy! Dr. James Rouse is Chief Evangelist for Mix1 all natural protein drinks. mix1life.com |
Restaurant Insider
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with JEFF SUSKIN
What is the perfect addition to your shopping excursion or workout? Food of course! This Winter and Spring has seen a few notable Cherry Creek restaurant openings. Here is a quick rundown of a few we have tried and liked:
Sweet Ginger
2710 E 3rd Ave
303.996.7270
Located next door to Argyll Gastropub in the former Plush space, the original owners of Jason's Thai Asian Bistro & Sushi recently opened Sweet Ginger Asian Bistro and Sushi. Sweet Ginger's sushi has received solid reviews, they also have many traditional Thai dishes such as Pad Thai and Curry Bowls. Sweet Ginger also offers a solid sushi lunch special that gets you in and out for $10 (plus tax and drinks) and when i tried it they had a $1 sake special. As an added bonus, they also deliver.
Aria
 250 Josephine Street
303.377.4012
dinearia.com
Although the location has seen a parade of restaurants come and go, Chef Michael Long may have finally put in place a concept with staying power in Cherry Creek. Chef Long of Opus Restaurant in Littleton has opened his newest creation Aria with a menu can best be described as inspired American cuisine. Long has always been associated with creative recipes and wine lists and Aria certainly supports this notion. It's casual but romantic and it has received solid reviews to date. Open for Lunch and Dinner.
Machete
2817 East Third Avenue
After 17 years, Cherry Creek bid farewell to Chez Jose. Former owner Dan Ohlson is now bringing tequilla and tacos to the old Q BBQ location on 3rd Ave. With a sizeable patio they are shooting for a Cinco de Mayo opening! Jose Avila, of Elway's Cherry Creek, will be helming the kitchen and bringing what he calls "real southern mexican food" to Denver. Ohlson is planning a tequilla list that will grow to hundreds of varieties over the next few months, which always makes shopping more fun!
Pura Vida member Jeff Suskin is the publisher of DiningOut Magazine, The Great Restaurants of Denver and Boulder, as well as 12 other editions in various cities around the United States.
Restaurant questions? Email Jeff at jeffsuskin@diningout.com.
He'll help you make a great dining decision.
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Muscle Activation Techniques Physical Therapy improves the body's ability to achieve optimal levels of function by increasing the body's range of motion, restoring muscular alignment and eliminating compensation patterns.
Spring is here, so get ready for those outdoor activities.
Come in for a MAT tune-up.
MAT - Helping Pura Vida members maintain optimum levels of function. Stop by on the lower level or call 303-999-2999.
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