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August 5th
is the last day to add your
VIP guest for the month.

Invite your friends to experience
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Top of the Town
"Best Health Club"

Contact your membership consultant today
303.321.7872

Lauren Page

laurenp@puravidaclub.com 

 

Katy Linstroth

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John Peterson

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Linden Severns

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Pura Vida Members receive a 10% discount on all full price services, skincare and retail products Monday-Friday.

Summer Savings
sale
Save 20%
on Select Retail Items.

Visit the Retail Therapy section on Floor 2 to view the selection of products on sale. 
Vega One
vega one Good for your body and the planet, Vega One Nutritional Shake is the clean, plant-based choice to fuel your healthy, active lifestyle without compromise. Made from natural, whole food ingredients, Vega One is a convenient, all-in-one supplement,
packed with:
50% daily intake of vitamins and minerals
15 g protein, 6 g fiber, 1.5 g Omega-3
Antioxidants, probiotics, greens

Vega One is free from dairy, gluten and soy, and contains no added sugar, artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners.
It is available in the following flavors: Berry, Chocolate, Vanilla Chai, French Vanilla and Natural flavor.

Enjoy Vega One shaken with water, juice or a non-dairy beverage of your choice, and as a delicious, nutrient-supplementing addition to your favorite smoothie recipe.

As a member, and throughout the month of August save 10% on all Vega One products!
Visit the 2nd floor Retail Therapy section to take advantage of this special today!
Flex Watches
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Flex Watches
Bright, interchangeable watches to match your life   

For every watch that is purchased, Flex provides meals for children in need. 1 watch sale feeds 5 hungry children!

Visit our Retail Therapy section in the lobby to view our selection of watches today.
OG Sack
og sack
OG Sacks are custom made lifestyle bags with washable liners. The "OG" in the name stands for Original Green, which is the principal element in all of the designs. Reducing your carbon footprint shouldn't entail carrying a poorly made tote bag. They are custom-made in Colorado and designed with the following in mind:

Bags get dirty - all OG Sacks have a removable/machine-washable liner. Designed to be tough and durable by utilizing the same materials used in mountaineering bags.

One Bag, One Tree Planted:
For each bag purchased, one tree will be planted in the Brazilian rainforest.

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 A Note from Keith
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Back in the 1990's when I was overseeing health clubs in San Francisco, a tennis property I worked on was struggling to gain new members. The property was in the South of Market district, which was at the time not the best address. The ballpark hadn't been built, lofts were still emerging and the internet start-up onslaught was a few years away. It was at this tennis club that I learned a great deal about member service. SFTC was then owned by a company called ClubCorp, which still remains the largest club operator on the planet. At the time, the company specialized in country clubs, resorts, business/dining clubs and a handful of athletic and tennis clubs. With over 500,000 members world-wide, it was indeed the leader in membership clubs. It was also the leader in member service and hospitality.
 
Although the list and type of properties on the ClubCorp roster was varied, the majority were golf country clubs and business clubs and many were in the southern regions of the U.S. The company itself was based in Dallas and southern hospitality was at the core of the operations model, its mission and its standards for every employee. Although at the time I considered many of these standards "hokey" and outdated, as I grew older I realized that at the core of its operations, the message was simple: Enjoy what you do. Have integrity in what you do. Smile and laugh often. The actual verbiage that was used in company manuals was, "Have a servant's heart." I struggled with this actual sentence - the words chosen did not sit right - but ultimately I understood and could decipher the meaning.
 
After leaving ClubCorp to work in the national arena of fitness clubs for other companies, the one thing that stayed with me was the importance of empathy and how a gracious and warm heart can help grow a community - whether it be fitness, tennis, yoga or simply the desire to become healthy. It was also during these years of career growth that I came to understand that not all fitness companies have the members' best interests at heart. Empathy was not in the vocabulary. I questioned whether the fitness industry was right for me.
 
Fast forward 19 years and here I sit thinking about many of the members of Pura Vida who I have become friends with and have had the great pleasure of getting to know along the way. I think about what an amazing visionary J. Madden is to create multiple businesses that center on health and wellness and his deep and unabiding commitment to member satisfaction. I think about the staff that keeps Pura Vida on the "Best of" lists and all of the people who have made Pura Vida a success. Health and fitness should be about celebrating life and becoming the best of what you can be. Pura Vida sits on this platform and empathy and celebration is absolutely a part of what we do. I hope you feel celebrated each time you visit the club.
 
Thank you for being a member. Thank you for the kind words each day and thank you for allowing me to share Pura Vida with you.

In Health,
Keith

Keith Moore
General Manager 
Pura Vida Fitness & Spa

p. 303.321.PURA (7872)  |  f. 303.321.VIDA (8432)
GROUP EX

RHYTHM REVOLUTION with Jasmine Anderson

rhythm revolution Wednesday, August 7th at 6:45pm
Studio 1 
A mini-musicality course for the music enthusiast...
The Rhythm Revolution, created by our very own Jasmine Anderson, is a musicality education program that was originally designed for fitness instructors to teach them the basics of musicality and how it pertains to fitness classes to provide the highest quality class experience for you!
A specific section of this course is now available and applicable for all.
    *    Learn how to revamp your iPod workout library and rediscover evolved music genres
    *    Discover new outlets for finding the hottest and freshest music
    *    Learn the basics of constructing a playlist in iTunes and specifically design them for your personal workouts
Revolutionize your workouts!

 

Members: $30  Guests: $45
Reserve your space online or contact Jasmine for more info at jasminea@puravidaclub.com. 

 

SWEAT & SIP with Rhythm Revolution
sip and sweat Every other Tuesday
4-7pm 
 

Join us for our bi-weekly, Tuesday night happy hour events hosted in collaboration with Pura Vida's music partner, The Rhythm Revolution. Enjoy a hard-hitting, sweat-inducing, specialty playlist to be heard on the fitness floor, locker rooms and lobby. And of course, after you've earned that libation, have one on us in the lobby.
Contact Jasmine at jasminea@puravidaclub.com for more info.  

 

NEW CLASSES IN AUGUST

outdoor fitness Fitness in the Park 

Heat up your workouts with this fiery addition to our complimentary schedule. Jonathan Berry and Jasmine Anderson will lead you through a 60-minute high-intensity workout in Cranmer Park every Monday and Wednesday night August - September. This outdoor boot camp style workout promises to have you breathing deeper, sweating harder and feeling better than you have all summer. No reservation required. Meeting place will be the parking lot of Cranmer Park (it's small).

Mondays at 6:30pm with Jonathan Berry 

Wednesdays at 6:30pm with Jasmine Anderson

 

Interval STEP

Interval STEP is a total body workout focusing on cardiovascular conditioning. Intervals of upper and lower body muscular endurance exercises will be incorporated on and off the STEP for a total body workout.
Wednesdays at 9:30am with Natalie Carrasco
Sundays at 9:15am with Natalie Carrasco

Ballet Body

Wednesdays at 5:30pm with Tiffany Schaden

Rip Tide
Tuesdays at 5:30pm with Sarah Fox

Zumba
Saturdays at 12pm with Shu Ju Lin
Welcome Back Agota! Join us in welcoming Agota back to the Zumba schedule in August.
Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Sundays at 11:30am

 

Contact Talent and Programming Manager Sarah Fox at sarahf@puravidaclub.com for suggestions and feedback.
PERSONAL TRAINING
PERSONAL TRAINING FOR YOGIS with Tier II Trainer Matt trainingGagnon
Practicing Yoga alone can create imbalances in the body. Build a program that encourages balance by training muscle groups often neglected in common Yoga practices. Take advantage of the opportunity to focus on components of fitness that can't always be addressed in your Yoga class.
 
Contact Matt for information or to schedule an appointment at mattg@puravidaclub.com
THE UNDERGROUND
COMPREHENSIVE, PROGRESSIVE SMALL GROUP TRAINING
Don't fear Gymnastics class! Only a gymnast in a the undergroundonesie in a dark alley late at night. If you can't do a handstand, pull ups or the iron cross, we can show you where to start. Have these party tricks nailed by the holiday season. This class will teach you how to progress body weight exercises to gain strength. It's also a fun way to learn body awareness and achieve mobility.
Mondays at 11am, Wednesdays at 5pm & Thursdays at 12pm with Matt Gagnon

AUGUST CLASS CHANGES:
Endurance Skill/Kickboxing
Mondays & Thursdays at 5pm with Sean Morrison

Power/Skill: O-Lift
Tuesdays at 6pm with Sean Morrison

NEW CLASSES FOR AUGUST:
Metabolic Endurance
Tuesdays at 6am with Jonathan Berry
Tuesdays at 5pm with Roger Martin-Pressman

Active/Dynamic Mobility
Fridays at 8.30am with Roger Martin-Pressman

Contact Tim, any Underground Coach or your Membership Sales Rep to take advantage of THREE COMPLIMENTARY CLASSES in the Underground thru August 31st. Take it to another level.

If you have any questions about the program, contact Crew Chief Tim Harris for more info at timh@puravidaclub.com.
PILATESPilates

PILATES FOUNDATION with Beatriz Zinner

pilates August 5th - 26th 

Mondays at 5pm
Learn the fundamental techniques of Pilates and prepare for ongoing participation in apparatus based group classes. This 4-week course will introduce you to a comprehensive amount of exercises on the Pilates apparatus and an understanding of the Pilates method and its benefits.
Learn how to strengthen your core, improve your coordination, flexibly, agility and focus on body awareness that you can take away and incorporate in your daily life.
 

Members: $149   Guests: $189 

This course is a prerequisite for Level I Reformer classes.
Class limited to five people for personalized attention. No makeup classes

Reserve your space online or contact Bia at beatrizz@puravidaclub.com for more info.


BOOT CAMP PILATES STYLE with Ann Samson 

pilates August 10th - 31st

Saturdays at 9am  

Jump start your mornings with a 4-week commitment to Pilates Style Boot Camp. You'll not only stretch and strengthen, but get your heart rate up with an exercise regime that is easy to remember and take to any workout.

 

Members: $149   Guests: $189

Space is limited. Reserve your space online or contact Ann for more info at anns@puravidaclub.com.

 
BALLET BURN - A Pilates Apparatus Class with Tiffany Schaden
reformer Tuesdays 6pm & Thursdays 6:30pm

An intense Pilates Apparatus workout designed for you to feel the burn as you create results. This dynamic exercise program will leave you sculpted and strong, feeling the burn in your arms, abs, and tush. 

  

Space is limited. Previous Pilates experience is recommended.
 
Standard apparatus class fees apply.
Reserve your space online at least 24 hours in advance.
Contact Tiffany for more information at tiffanys@puravidaclub.com.

CONGRATULATIONS TO MASTER INSTRUCTOR MAYA PINGLE, who has accepted the position maya pingle of Pilates Coordinator. Please connect with Maya at mayap@puravidaclub.com for any of your Pilates needs and/or interests. 
YOGA
STRENGTH & SHAKTI - a Strength Training / Yoga Program with yoga Tier II Trainer Samantha Browell & Tier II Trainer/Yoga Instructor Matt Gagnon
August 12th - September 9th
Mondays 5:15-6:30pm (No class on Labor Day)
Studio 1 Kinesis Studio
This 4-week, 75-minute program will guide you in building strength, improving flexibility, reducing stress and increasing your body awareness.
Add some extra fire in to your practice with this unique blend of programming! Includes 40 minutes of high-intensity strength training followed by 35 minutes of athletic yoga.

Members Only: $149
Space is limited. Reserve your space online.
Contact Sam at samanthab@puravidaclub.com or Matt at mattg@puravidaclub.com for more info. No makeup classes will be offered.

MIND. BODY. SOLE. with Sara Cook
mind body sole Saturday, August 24th, 2:30-3:45pm
Mind. Body. Sole is a workshop that will help you create a more mindful practice from the ground up. Through a deeper anatomical understanding of your feet, we'll explore how your foundation contributes to your practice and how you can better your practice by connecting your feet to the earth. Students will flow as well as learn self-foot massage techniques.

Members: Complimentary  Guests: $25
Reserve your space online.

BEST WISHES TO DANA HANIZESKI
with her India adventure this month! Follow her at danahyoga.wordpress.com. We will anxiously await her return.
KINESIS 
NOW ON FLOOR 1 in Studio 1.
KINESIS at Pura Vida
Members are welcome to use Studio 1 for their individual, functional training needs. Studio 1 will be  RESERVED however during the posted Kinesis class times.
 
For members that have not yet experienced Kinesis, sign up NOW. Your first class is on us!
 
COMING IN SEPTEMBER
We will feature 2-3 class times per week for Open Studio. Open Studio will be a complimentary opportunity for members only to participate in Kinesis programming with the supervision of a Kinesis Instructor.
HOLISTIC NUTRITION
NEW BODY PROJECT with Sara Kosick, CPT, MNT
new body project August 13th - September 6th
Tuesdays & Fridays at 10:30am
Commit to a month of smart healthy eating and high intensity exercise and you are guaranteed results! Join Sara and a small group of your Pura Vida peers to help you stay motivated and achieve your health and fitness goals in just 4 weeks!

Members: $199
Space is limited to 7 participants. Please contact Sara to reserve your space at sarak@puravidaclub.com. A more detailed outline of the NBP program can be found on our website.

REPAIR & REBUILD - A 10 Day Digestive Cleanse with Sara Kosick, CPT, MNT
Orientation: Thursday, August 22nd at 5:30pm
Attendance at Orientation is not required to participate.
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: $115
Price includes: repair supplements, dietary outline & menu plan.
Please contact Sara for more info or to reserve your space at sarak@puravidaclub.com.

HOLISTIC NUTRITION PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
Digest - Digestive support for a healthy digestive system!
Healthy food choices are a great start to promoting health, however this represents just the first step. To benefit from all the nutritious components of our food, a healthy digestive system is needed.   
Today, dozens of factors can influence our digestion.
  • genetics
  • stressful lifestyles
  • poor diet
  • food allergies
  • hormonal imbalance
  • medications
  • processed foods
  • the environment
Supplementing a healthy diet and lifestyle with digestive enzymes is the next step in health. Once the food is broken down into simple nutrients, the body can then assimilate these for energy, growth, and repair.  

Digest includes:
  • Proteolytic Enzymes to support the digestion of proteins for reduced risk of food sensitivities, toxins, and free radicals.
  • Lipolytic Enzymes to encourage more complete digestion of fats and lipids to support pancreas, liver, and gall bladder health and wellness.
  • Polysaccharolytic Enzymes to support the digestion of carbohydrates for reduced food intolerances and relief from occasional indigestion and gas.
Contact your Pura Vida Holistic Nutritionists for more info or to get your Digest. Robin at robinh@puravidaclub.com or Sara at sarak@puravidaclub.com.
 
A HEALTHY INSPIRATION RECIPE
healthy barsDark Chocolate Peanut Butter "Granola" Bars
A Hutchinson family fav! So much better to do it yourself. The ingredients are whole, clean, delicious and nutritious. (Makes 10 bars.)

 

1 tsp. vanilla 

1/4 c. raw honey
1/2 c. natural unsweetened peanut butter (or Almond Butter)
2 T. coconut oil
1/2 c. raw almonds
1/2 c. raw walnuts
1/2 c. raw pecans
1/2 c. raw cashews
5 medjool dates
1/4 c. sunflower seeds
1/4 c. shredded coconut, unsweetened
1/4 c. 80% cacao dark chocolate chips
 
Combine the vanilla, honey, peanut butter, and coconut oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. While the mixture is heating, place all of the nuts and dates in a food processor and chop until the mixture resembles course sand. Add the shredded coconut and sunflower seeds and pulse a few times until the sunflower seeds are roughly chopped. Remove the coconut oil mixture from the stove once it has melted, then stir in the nut mixture.
Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper, then pour the granola bar mixture into the pan. Place another piece of parchment on top, and use your palms to press the mixture into the pan evenly. Make sure to pack it down as tightly as possible. This will help the bars bind and not crumble. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top and press them in lightly. Place in the freezer to set for 2 hours. Lift the parchment paper out of the pan and place on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut the bars into rectangles.
You can store these in the refrigerator for 2 weeks, or the freezer for a few months. If storing in the freezer, remove the bars for about 20 minutes prior to serving.  

 

Contact Robin at robinh@puravidaclub.com for more healthy inspiration recipes.

 

We welcome questions and inquires. It is a pleasure to guide and inspire you to better health and wellness! Contact us at robinh@puravidaclub.com and sarak@puravidaclub.com.
SPAVital
ONE OF EACH, THREE OF ONE, ANY COMBO YOU WANT...
FOR ONLY spa $275!

50 Min SpaVital Signature Massage, 50 Min SpaVital Signature Facial, Classic Mani/Pedi (regularly $300)

Valid 8/1/13 - 8/31/13. Gratuities not included.




BIRCH ELIXIRS

birch elixirs Cultivate Vitality and Bring Balance Back

Handcrafted, therapeutic herbal elixirs - Refresh, Restore, Rejuvenate.

Enjoy in the Spa or as a take-away before or after your class.

 

 

 

 

MONDAY & TUESDAY TREATMENT SPECIALS

mani pedi 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)

Stop by SpaVital on Floor 4 or call 303.999.2900 today to book a relaxing or energizing treatment.  Book online.

Monday - Thursday 9am-7pm
Friday - Sunday  9am-6pm 

 

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