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All plastic parking cards must be turned in to the Member Services desk by Monday, October 3rd.
Members will need to take a "chaser ticket" to exit the garage. Tickets are available at the Member Services desk.
Reminder: Pura Vida members receive 3 hours of free parking with their membership. |
Share the Experience
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30 day access for a friend
October 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
Jenna Gasser
jennag@puravidaclub.com
Jonathan DiMarco
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| Pura Vida Social | |
Wednesday October 19th
5:30 - 8:30pm
2030 W. 30th in the Highlands
Come mix and mingle with our marvelous members! |
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Style Makes Me Happy Hour!
Tuesday, October 11th
6:00 - 8:00pm
Be one of the first to shop
the NEW Stella & Dot
Jewelry Collection!
Our one-of-a-kind collections are designed by celebrated New York designers and featured in Gossip Girl, InStyle and Lucky Magazine, as well as on the wrists and necklines of today's hottest celebrities.
Light hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served.
Want a sneak peek or can't make it, but still want to order?
Visit
then click "find your hostess" and
type in "Jillian Kingdom"
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Team Member of the Month
Julie Brilling
Lead Massage Therapist
SPAVital |
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Pura Vida Bracelets
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Enjoying life slowly, celebrating good fortune and not taking anything for granted embodies the Pura Vida lifestyle.
Each original bracelet is handmade in Costa Rica with a unique combination of colors. These bracelets have become popular all over with celebrities like David Beckham and Robert Downey, Jr. taking on the trend.
They come in a variety of colors and styles and are sold in our second floor retail section at Pura Vida.
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Life Factory
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Life Factory has created a re-usable glass beverage bottle that is BPA free and FDA approved.
Plus they come with a silicone sleeve in several fun colors and a variety of sizes. These bottles make a great solution for hydrating during a workout, around the house or at your office. Pura Vida carries them in 16oz or 22oz sizes.
Visit our second floor retail area to get yours today!
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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.
We excited to release new styles and colors in the Fall. Stay tuned!
Contact Heather for more info and to schedule your consultation and fitting at heatherb@puravidaclub.com.
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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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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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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 the
recycling bin on Floor 2 by the coffee and tea!
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| Corporate Memberships | 
Does your company qualify
for a corporate membership
at Pura Vida?
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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.
We're here to help YOU get MORE out of your workout and maintain optimum levels of function!
Stop by on the lower level or call 303-999-2999.
muscleactivation.com
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Please Recycle!
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Look for the
recycling bin on Floor 2
by the coffee and tea!
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A MESSAGE FROM KEITH
A letter of appreciation, gratitude and thanks. When the idea to build a health club and spa unlike any other in the Denver market was first conceived; long before the architects were hired, or the designers, the brand-builders and consultants...long before focus groups and equipment specialists were brought in, there was a dream. A dream in the sense of a desire and a vision to create a special place known for superlative fitness and wellness, but also a place that was built around a community of like-minded people. Exceptionality was always the vision and at the forefront of the entire project.
For the past three and one half years, we have strived to insure that your member experience is exceptional. I believe strongly that we offer the best overall fitness and spa experience in Colorado. From our Pilates, group fitness and personal trainers to our spa team, service desk staff and housekeeping team, we all work very hard to make sure that your visits to the club are something you look forward to.
These past few months at Pura Vida have been challenging. The whirlpool and steam room failures have been an ongoing issue and we, as a management team, have been struggling to insure timely and appropriate communication to you as we progress through the construction and rebuild. The process has been lengthy and arduous. This is not news to you. As the General Manager, I want you to know that we do not take your concerns lightly. I very much understand your frustration and disappointment. As we get to the last two weeks before opening the new whirlpools and steam rooms, I want to thank you for your support and patience through this. We absolutely appreciate you as a member. We built the club membership on trust and loyalty and you have been more than amenable while we have worked to get this back in order. Thank you.
The Pura Vida initiative for the fall and beyond is to elevate the service at the club. From top to bottom, I want your visits to the club and your experience while here to feel like a mini-retreat and a respite from your hectic day. I am confident that with the amenities in working order, and with an increase in fitness and spa offerings, the elevation of our service standards will make your Pura Vida experience truly exceptional. With this in mind, please join me in welcoming Katie Riley as our new Service Director. Katie comes to us with a wealth of experience in hospitality from Vail Resorts. She will be working with the entire Pura Vida team in training service standards that reflect the best hotels and resorts in the US.
I would also like to welcome Lauren Page as the new Director of Membership. Lauren has spent the last ten years in the wellness industry in Santa Monica. She is a native Coloradan and is excited to be back. Her expertise in marketing and membership development comes at an excellent time, as we prepare for our busy fall and winter months ahead.
Finally, I am excited to introduce to you to Linda Lynge who will join us as Spa Director for SPAVital. Linda's experience in the spa world is vast, with spa management experience at the Mandalay Bay and Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. She comes to us as Spa Director from the Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa in Pennsylvania. Linda joins us October 17th.
And last but certainly not least, Matt Skinner joined the management team this past summer as the Club Controller. Many of you have met him already and know that his level of service with all things accounting is excellent. Matt comes to us as a CPA with a formidable public accounting background.
As we head into the fall I am excited to share our promise of excellent service along with the opening of the whirlpools and steam rooms. We have added a number of new classes and programs - one even featured in this month's VOGUE Magazine! As well, we have decided to run the excellent membership offer that everyone enjoyed in October of last year. Only for members - the Membership department has all the details!
We have a spectacular season ahead of us and I thank you for your belief and loyalty.
In Pura Vida! Keith Moore, General Manager
keithm@puravidaclub.com Pura Vida Fitness & Spa
p. 303.321.PURA (7872) | f. 303.321.VIDA (8432)
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| GROUP FITNESS
PURA VIDA'S FIRST MASTER CLASS! The Bodyblade Perfect 10
 October 15th
10:00-11:00am
This exciting class will introduce you to the Bodyblade "perfect 10" exercises, and provide you with a core workout like never before! No experience is necessary to feel the Bodyblade's unique challenges and benefits. Come find out why the Bodyblade has been the CORE choice for sports professionals and personal trainers for over 20 years!
Reservations required. Space is limited to 15 participants.
* There will be no willpower & grace class this day.
For more info:
NEW CLASS SCHEDULE effective October 1st.
NEW CLASS - MoVe HEALTHY BACK with Dana Hanizeski
 Mondays at 6:00am and Tuesdays at 4:30pm
In this class, we will incorporate healthy back stretching and mat exercises into the MVe chair format. Emphasis is placed on developing strength specific to developing good posture while creating and maintaining core strength, flexibility, balance and back and joint health. Barefoot encouraged.
For more info about complimentary classes at Pura Vida, contact Heather at heatherb@puravidaclub.com. |
PERSONAL TRAINING
 Sean joins the Pura Vida Personal Training team coming from Reebok Sports Club in NYC. Sean is a lifelong athlete and fitness enthusiast. He has extensive training in Kettlebell training, Olympic lifting, Muay Thai and Judo. Contact Sean to schedule an appointment at seanm@puravidaclub.com. SKI CONDITIONING with Jeff Frank and Drew Hill  AN EPIC RIDE - as featured in VOGUE
October 3rd - November 17th
Mondays & Wednesdays 11:30am-12:30pm with Jeff Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm with Drew
Prepare to have the best ski season of your life! Whether you rule the moguls, carve on groomers, play in the powder or are new to snow sports, this program will benefit you. Develop the strength and endurance to dominate the mountain, prevent injuries and recover faster than ever before. Create a functional base of fitness and stability that will reward you on and off of the slopes.
Program fee: $299 includes up to 14 Sessions
Drop in class rate: $30 Pre & Post Snow Sport Specific Assessments available. Must schedule individually before the program begins.
All EPIC RIDE participants will receive first dibs on a SKI DAY at Loveland with Warren Miller Athlete Chris Anthony on November 15th. Details coming soon.
Space is limited. Contact Jeff at jefff@puravidaclub.com or Drew at drewh@puravidaclub.com for more info or to reserve your space. ATTENTION: SUMMER SLACKERS 
If you joined Pura Vida this summer and still haven't taken advantage of your PVX service in Personal Training and/or Pilates, please contact Adrian at adrianw@puravidaclub.com for Personal Training and Stacy at stacyw@puravidaclub.com for Pilates. Enjoy your PVX - the Pura Vida Experience! TRAINER TALK with Master Trainer Tim Harris 
"Is wearing high heels bad for you?"
High heels can serve a great purpose, the right pair looks AMAZING. Therefore, I say - don't ditch them just yet. Instead, I'll give you something to consider.
Our foot is the base of support and is intended to be flat. When you raise the heel, it changes the angle of your shin. If your body was to remain in a "neutral position" with this angle change, you would have to lean forward. A 2" heel would force you in to 22.5 degree lean and a 4" heel would force a 45 degree lean. The body will instead compensate with some of the common corrections:
- Exaggerated knee bend
- Increased low back and mid back curve (Both of which create a forward head posture.)
- Hyper extended knees with grossly exaggerated spinal curves
These compensations are done in order to balance the body and distribute forces better as you walk. When all this happens for an extended period of time, it takes a toll on your body being in a very much non-neutral position. In summary, the general rule of "everything in moderation" applies.
For questions or to book an appointment, contact Tim at timh@puravidaclub.com.
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PILATES
BOOT CAMP PILATES STYLE
 October 26th- November 30th
Wednesdays at 7:00am
No Pilates experience required!
Boot camp isn't just for summer anymore! Stay in shape through the fall with this fast-paced Pilates-based workout. Six sessions in six weeks will tone your arms, legs and abs.
Members: $199
Non-Members: $225
Contact Stacy at stacyw@puravidaclub.com to reserve your space or for more info.
PILATES BODY with Erin O'Shaughnessy
 Wednesdays at 8:00am
Push, pull & jump your way to a leaner and sexier body. This upbeat, intense Pilates class for advanced practitioners offers a new spin to our traditional classes, incorporating a cardiovascular and strength element to burn more calories, tighten your thighs and lift your seat.
Come ready to work hard and leave feeling invigorated!
Previous Pilates experience is required.
Individual Class Member Fee: $30
Existing Reformer Class packages accepted.
Reserve your space for class at least 24 hours in advance.
Contact Erin for more info at erino@puravidaclub.com.
ENJOY COMBO CLASSES with Ann Samson
 Saturdays at 10:00am
In a Combo class, the entire body is worked in balance, through the Powerhouse, per Pilates' ideologies. All Combo classes utilize various Pilates apparatus, such as the Chair, Ped-O-Pull, Barrels (spine corrector and ladder barrel), Tower Units and other apparatus, for a unique and challenging small group Pilates experience.
Pilates Small group pricing applies. Reformer packages are accepted for this class.
PILATES DISCOVERY with Ann Samson
 October 18th - November 22nd
Tuesdays 5:30pm
Learn the fundamental and foundational techniques of Pilates in 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.
Wear comfortable clothing, socks are optional, no shoes please.
This class is limited to a small group of six people.
Members: $199, Non-Members: $225
Contact Ann to reserve your space at anns@puravidaclub.com. *The Pilates Reformer class on Tuesdays will move to 6:30pm.
PILATES SPOTLIGHT - Kevin Bowen
 Certified Pilates Instructor
Director of Education Peak Pilates
Pilates to me means, exercise for the 'best of your life'. I teach because I love it! I started as an aerobic participant, then instructor, then added personal training and eventually saw the most positive personal results with Pilates. My favorite exercise is hanging from the Cadillac, Snake and Twist. My focus is truly to help people enjoy exercising and to teach them about their body. I do believe in exercising outside of Pilates and enjoy running, lifting weights, hiking, barre classes.
What makes me different from other instructors is my unique personality. When clients tell me they want to work their core, I say,
"Don't we all?" and then I ask them to describe 'their core'.
Contact Kevin at kevinb@puravidaclub.com to schedule an appointment.
PILATES SCHEDULE CHANGES effective October 1st.
For info about Pilates at Pura Vida, contact Stacy Weinstein at stacyw@puravidaclub.com. |
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CHAKRA WORKSHOP with Sara Cook
 Saturday, October 22nd
2:00 - 4:00pm
Chakras are energy channels that harness our life force energy or Prana. In this workshop you will explore the seven main Chakras of the Yoga philosophy and play with experiencing each. Throughout this play, you will learn some tools for balancing your Chakras to create a more intentional and peaceful lifestyle. Some activity and meditation will be included.
Member Fee: $30 Guest Fee: $50
Contact Member Services to reserve your space today.
NEW CLASS! STRETCH AND ALIGN with Dana Hanizeski
 Thursdays at 6:00am
This class brings a sequence of deep and focused stretches to those who are looking for a thorough stretch routine. We will open the muscles and joints through alignment, which will deeply restore energy to both the mind and the body.
INTRODUCING PRIVATE MEDITATION TECHNIQUE SERVICES
 with Kemper Kiger Create a personal meditation practice customized to fit your lifestyle and designed to achieve your goals, or learn new ways to take an established practice to the next level. Techniques may include visualization, affirmation, mantra, breathwork, chakra meditation, journaling, deep relaxation, and more. Contact Kemper at kemperk@puravidaclub.com for more pricing and scheduling information. CONGRATULATIONS to Jessica Sherwood, who successfully  passed her next level of Iyengar yoga training this past August. The assessment process illustrates her commitment to continuing to bring the philosophy and alignment-based asana practice of Iyengar yoga to Pura Vida clientele. Her classes will now be referred to as Iyengar Yoga. Way to go Jessica! YOGA SCHEDULE CHANGES effective October 1st. ** Please note - Guided Meditation will move to 8:45am in October. Thank you for planning accordingly.
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KINESIS
KINESIS PROMOTION 
Enjoy savings on 30-Minute Private Kinesis sessions -offered in series of 5 or 10 Limit one package per member.
Contact your Kinesis Instructor or Heather at heatherb@puravidaclub.com to purchase yours today.
NEW KINESIS CLASS SCHEDULE effective October 1st. Contact Heather for more info about how Kinesis can enhance your exercise program at heatherb@puravidaclub.com.
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NEW BODY PROJECT with Sara Kosick, Master Personal Trainer  & Holistic Nutrition Therapist
October 4th - 27th
Tuesdays/Thursdays 6:30am
Join the long list of NBP graduates that lost an average of 8 lbs and 3% body fat in just 4 weeks!
$199 includes weekly nutrition and meal plans, trainer-developed workout routines, Kinesis training and Studio 1 circuits. This 4-week nutrition and group personal training is limited to 7 participants. No refunds once the program has begun.
Contact Sara for more info or to register at sarak@puravidaclub.com.
CLEARING UP OUR UNDERSTANDING OF A 'CLEANSE'
 The words "detox" and "cleanse" have us unfortunately associating these terms interchangeably with "no food", "starvation", "no energy", and "lots of time in the bathroom".
If I could take back all the negative marketing and media propaganda that has destroyed our understanding of the true benefits and process of cleansing, I would. Cleansing is really an integral part of holistic healing.
From my perspective, "to cleanse" means to remove all irritants and pro-inflammatory agents from the diet/body, provide high nutrient dense foods/supplements to support the building materials of the body, replace intestinal flora, and give the body a chance to heal itself. When my clients go through a cleanse, it gives them time to get in touch with what their body is trying to tell them symptomatically. If we remove the clutter, the interruptions, the variables from the diet we can begin to concentrate on the basic daily functions our body performs and how efficiently we perform them. The sooner we can understand our relationship with food, the more pro-active we'll be about our food choices and our diet, and the less susceptible to disease we will become! A good place to start is a whole foods cleanse.
I will be offering a modified Clean & Green Cleanse (5 days) October 18th for those of you who would like to do a shorter version of the standard 10 day Clean & Green program.
Please contact me at sarak@puravidaclub.com to sign up as space is limited to 25 participants. Deadline for registration is October 11th.
Visit Holistic Nutrition Therapy on the website for more info about our Holistic Nutrition Therapy offerings.
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SPAVITAL
SUGAR & SPICE & ALL THINGS NICE
Relax with an 80 minute balancing Cinnamon Hot Stone Massage.
This treatment combines traditional Swedish massage with warm, polished basalt stones to dissipate tension and improve the flow of energy
in your body. A sugar plum soufflé hand and foot massage will help ease the visible signs of aging and hydrate your skin, leaving you feeling refreshed and radiant. 80 min...$155
HARVEST SPICE MANICURE & PEDICURE
 Begin with an all natural and botanical scrub containing ginger, vetiver, clove and nutmeg.
Finish with massage crème of coconut oil and cocoa butter. 65 min...$60
CLEANSE AND HEAL
 80 Minute Detoxifying Seaweed Wrap
Cleanse and heal your body from all the unwanted toxins and effects of everyday life.
A blend of algae and seaweed simultaneously remove toxins from the body and restore your skin with vital elements and minerals. After the self-heating mud is applied, your body is wrapped in warm blankets allowing you to completely relax while enjoying a revitalizing scalp and facial massage. After a warm shower, your service will continue with an ultra hydrating massage, giving your skin the strength and rejuvenation it needs for optimum health and beauty. 80 min...$100
TUESDAY MASSAGE SPECIAL
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Every Tuesday we offer a 50 minute Swedish massage for just $50!
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FRIDAY FACIAL SPECIAL
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Every Friday we offer a 50 minute Customized Facial for just $65
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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. Download the SPAVital Menu. |
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