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| GIRL'S NIGHT
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us for a night of yoga + bubbly
Join
| V-DAY SPECIALS
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out a very special membership
Check
| TOP FIVE 5
Quibodeaux gives us her top
Nicole
| DEVATA ACTIVE-ITIES
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live off­line, too! Check out our
We
| PERU 7
out about our upcoming retreat
Find
| TULUM 9
D, please! Explore our Mexican
Vitamin
| BACKPACKING
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into our three­part course on a
Hop
| BALI 13
to visit Bali, but don't know where?
Want
out our guide to every yoga spot
Check
visiting in Bali
worth
| REALISTIC NUTRITION
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Llovet offers a healthy (and doable!)
Heidi
| YOUR HOMETOWN
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or far we've got you covered on Art
Near
| MORE EVENTS
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upcoming Devata events, as well as great
More
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Follow us to...
at our upcoming girls­only Pop­Up Shop
beginner's guide to backpacking
promo we have going on this month
picks for home­workout gear
approach to eating well this year
upcoming retreats and workshops
Walks and Film Festivals
to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
events hosted by our community members
retreat coming up this year
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using natural, earthfriendly
fabrics
dyes. 10% of all
Girl's Night
us at the Devata Active Studio for a night for the ladies! Our night will start with a flow guided by
Join
of our Devata Active teachers, Nicole Quibodeaux and Katherine Slay. To make savasana even
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class will be followed by sparkling wine, some shoulder boppin' tunes and an exclusive
sweeter,
-Up Shop featuring hand selected vendors.
Pop
Saturday, February 4th 7:00 - 10:00 PM
@Devata Active Studios $15 Pre-sale | $20 At-door
Vendor Feature
Fatim Bahh Clothing
Bahh Clothing is
Fatim
to creating
committed
opportunities for
educational
girls in Guinea, West
young
through her One Girl At
Africa
Time Foundation. Fatim's
A
is made using
clothing
African fabrics to
custom,
the local artisans in
support
who hand-dye the
Guinea
are donated to
purchases
girls’ education in
young
West Africa. Come
Guinea,
out Fatim and her
check
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designs at Girl's Night!

CODE: DEVATALOVE
Devata Active Membership Promotion
Special
30%
February
Off
Membership of $199
Annual
OR
Lock­in Rate
$14/Month
as long as you are a member
for
Valid February 13 - 17
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TOP 5
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Workout Gear
Home
by Nicole Quibodeaux
rated
Therapy Balls
release is a technique that involves applying sustained pressure to the connective tissues
Myofascial
the body to improve circulation, break up tension and tightness, restore mobility and even reduce
in
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pain - all wonderfully accessed with therapy balls.
Therabands
trying to build strength or looking to rehab an injury with some gentle, but effective
Whether
exercises, resistance bands are the way to go. Nicole incorporates them into her
strength-building
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classes to build strength + endurance throughout the body.
Pilates Magic Circle
tool adds some additional resistance to your Pilates exercises, offering an extra punch! It also
This
to bring awareness to certain muscles so that you can be sure you are moving through
helps
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exercises safely and mindfully.
Yoga Props: 2 blocks, 1 strap, 1 blanket.
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three quintessential yoga props will pretty much be all you need to modify and adjust yoga
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to suit your needs. Worth the investment for home practitioners.
postures
Physio Ball
(Yes, that’s four­in­one but c’mon! They’re essentials)
balls help to improve balance and strength, and are often used
Physio
core + back strengthening exercises. It's also a helpful tool when
in
aiming to open the front of the body.
Quibodeaux's love for health and well-being was sparked while
Nicole
prenatal yoga classes during her pregnancy with her first son.
taking
leaving a career in marketing and sales, she decided to re-enter the
After
world and turned her passion for mind-body movement into a
working
Nicole is a Pilates Instructor, Yoga Teacher, and Yoga
career.
Up® Teacher Trainer.
Tune
Practice with Nicole on Devata Active!
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Devata Active-ities
offered by Devata Active are hosted and lead
Events
our very own Devata Active teachers.
by
consist of retreats, workshops and specialty
They
and activities that we find to be exciting and
courses
for our community.
beneficial
addition to the following retreats and workshops
In
have a full calendar of events on our site which you
we
explore more in-depth at:
can
DevataActive.com/Devata-Events
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Peru
April 24 — May 3, 2017
a range of insects, minerals and plants, Peruvians are considered
Using
of the first, if not the first, groups to naturally dye textiles.
one
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low, hike high
Sleep
stay in Sacred Valley 6 nights prior to
We
it all Pack
sun is strong and the air gets brisk, so
The
¡Cuidado!
running shoes are seemingly
While
dolla' bills y'all
Dolla',
cash on hand to tip the porters.
Have
Peru Retreat consists of six
Our
at the beautiful Sach'a Munay
nights
Center, located in the Sacred
Retreat
of Peru, followed by 3 nights,
Valley
days traveling the Inca Trail up to
4
Picchu.
Machu
Picchu, which was recently named
Machu
of the New Wonders of the World,
one
translates to 'Old Mountain' or 'Old
directly
in Quechuan.
Peak'
Inca Trail trek, in order to acclimatize
the
bodies to the altitude.
our
everything from hats and
pack
sunscreen to layers of fleece
high-SPF
and waterproof shirts.
it’s best to have hiking
supportive,
shoes. They may take up a bit
specific
room in your bag, but your ankles
more
legs will thank you.
and
them as your employees, you want
Treat
to be well and taken care of.
them
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Plus, they work hard!

TULUM
May 27th - June 3rd, 2017
Beyond Asana: Adventure &
Relaxation in Tulum, Mexico
Tulum Retreat is a packed 8 day, 7 night stay at the beautiful,
Our
Maya Tulum Resort. You will be lead through two daily yoga
oceanside
with optional meditation practices. Evenings will host speciality
classes,
on various topics such as essential oils, pranayama, and more.
classes
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& Food (What's the difference!?)
Activities
is walled off on all but the east side of its perimeters, where the ocean acts as a
Tulum
Its access to the water is to thank for all the delectable seafood and underwater
boundary.
offered throughout the city.
activities
Food
a visit to 'El Camello' for their
Pay
shark dip salsa while
complimentary
wait for a generous portion of shrimp, fish
you
octopus ceviche. Or cook up your own
and
Tulum meal with fish from the
fresh,
local pescaderia, Pat y Pat.
Activities
on some snorkel gear and swim
Throw
the turtles in Akumal Bay. Not a fan of
with
waters? Make your way to the quiet, non-
deep
Pino Suarez Lagoon for some relaxing
touristy
time. wade
the link below for more info!
Visit
DevataActive.com/Devata-Events
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DEVATA ACTIVE PRESENTS
INTRODUCTION TO BACKPACKING
experienced outdoor adventurer Beth Crunelle + the Devata Active crew
Join
our 3-part Intro to Backpacking Workshop & Retreat.
for
No prior experience necessary!
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YOU'LL LEARN
WHAT
Guidelines and Tips
Safety
DATES
1st, 2017 | 10:00 – 1:00 PM
April
Essentials of Backpacking
Ten
Etiquette
Backpacking
15th, 2017 | 10:00 – 1:00 PM
April
3rd, 2017 | 10:00 – 1:00 PM
June
Equipment
Necessary
Aid/Hydration/Food
First
June 10th - 11th, 2017
Retreat:
6:00 AM – Sun 12:00 PM
Sat
PRICING
Prior to March 15
$175
$210 After March 15
LIST AND REGISTRATION
PACKING
DevataActive.com/Devata-Events
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Favorites: Bali Edition
travel bugs unite! We’ve collected our favorite spots around Bali for you to
Yogi
categorized by city, along with three adjectives that best describe its vibe.
enjoy;
Seminyak
Seni: time-honored, open-air, lush
Desa
Yoga Shala: urban, beachy, nourishing
Seminyak
Olop Arpipi Iyengar Studio: world-renowned instruction, intimate, stimulating
Canggu
Practice: community-based, new, elegant
The
Bali: specialized, quaint, harmonious
Samadi
Ubud
Yoga Barn: earth-y, expansive, dynamic
The
Alive Yoga Studio: down-to-earth, eclectic, neighborhood-y
Radiantly
Munivara: enlightening, Kundalini-specific, natural
Ashram
Yoga Bali Research Center: Mysore-based, traditional, methodical
Ashtanga
Uluwatu
Surf Villas: surfer-friendly, integrative, refreshing
Uluwatu
Lodge: surf-focused, quiet, iconic
Temple
Mu: tranquil, eco-friendly, luxurious
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Start with something simple like
yet!)
smoothie, or take the time to make
a
Nutrition Tips From a Cake-Pop Eater
of our teachers, Heidi Llovet, has a practical,
One
dessert-allowed approach to nutrition, and we
non-judgmental,
it. Here are a few tidbits to having a satisfaction-based
like
style (note: not diet) from a Board Certified
eating
Holistic Health Coach.
Check out Heidi's classes on Devata Active online
a good morning.
Have
really is the most important
Breakfast
to your body.
Listen
our bodies say ‘move’,
Sometimes
of the day. (Heidi says to give
meal
a ring if you haven’t heard that
her
they say ‘stay still and eat a
sometimes
of ice cream or two’. Allow
bowl
downtime. Working out 7 days
yourself
week, only eating greens will surely
a
eggs atop some
scrambled
with a side of fruit.
whole-grains
you. Indulge when you want to,
drain
rest when you need to. Your body
and
always tell you what kind of care it
will
just listen.
needs,
your options.
Explore
and fiber can be found in
Protein
outside the gym.
Think
the gym is your thing, hoo-rah! For
If
foods aside from the usual
many
red meat, chicken, fish,
suspects:
of you that get bored or feel like a
those
out of water, there are so many
fish
Turn to your beans, lentils,
turkey.
and grains, too. Heidi believes
greens
to getting your body
alternatives
Go for a hike, spend the day
moving.
healthier, easier approach to getting
a
the ‘good stuff’ is to focus on what
in
boarding or kayaking, play
paddle
or volleyball at the beach. You
soccer
should eat, rather than should
you
Our brains agree, ‘adding in’ feels
not.
also, always cozy up at home with
could
awesome online yoga.
some
better than ‘leaving out’.
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Art Walks
a stroll through the streets and
Take
of your hometown Art Walks!
galleries
Portland, ME
Laguna Beach, CA
Miami, FL
Fridays First
District Arts
Thursdays
First
Downtown
Saturdays
Second
Wynwood
- 8 PM 5
creativeportland.com
9 PM 6-
firstthursdaysartwalk.com
- 10 PM 6
wynwoodmiami.com
Nashville, TN
Houston, TX
Chicago, IL
Fridays
Second
District Arts
Saturdays
First
Downtown
Saturdays
First
Heights
Greater
- 10 PM 6
chicagoartsdistrict.org
- 9 PM 6
nashvilledowntown.com/play
AM - 5 PM
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firstsaturdayartsmarket.com
Film Festivals
Milwaukee Underground
The Food
Animation Block Party
20 - 23
April
WI
Milwaukee,
19 - 22
October
NY
Brooklyn,
27 - 30 July
NY
Brooklyn,
film-milwaukee.org
thefoodfilmfestival.com
animationblock.com
Short Dam
8 - 11
February
Kansas City
Humboldt
19 - 22
April
7 - 9 April
City, MO
Kansas
City, NV
Boulder
damshortfilm.org
CA Arcata,
hsufilmfestival.com
kcfilmfest.org
Atlanta Horror
Ann Arbor
H.P. Lovefest
20 - 22
October
GA Atlanta,
21 - 22
March
Arbor, MI
Ann
6 - 8
October
OR
Portland,
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hplfilmfestival.com
aafilmfest.org
atlantahorrorfilmfest.com

Upcoming Devata Events
Community Events
18, 2017
February
Yoga Hike of the season
First
15, 2017
March
Movie Night
Free
@ Whiting Ranch
@ Devata Active Studios
yoga or hiking experience
No
necessary to get outside, move
is
us for a free, relaxing
Join
of yoga, followed by
night
body, breathe, and connect
your
nature . with
A Documentary About
'Minimalist:
Important Things.'
the
Devata Active we like to share and support events that our teachers and
At
members are partaking in outside of the Devata Active world.
community
Emergence: Mindful Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Creating
17 - 19, 2017 | Palm Springs, CA
March
Christy Curtis to reset personal intentions and recalibrate energetic levels
Join
learning how to incorporate a mindful way of living through yoga,
by
meditation, and deeper awareness.
for Dream Retention Workshop
Yoga
5, 2017 | RA Yoga Studio Newport Beach, CA
March
how to recall, assess and accept your dreams with Shelby Torrese
Learn
various series of meditation and asana.
through
by Fine Wine Half-Marathon
Fueled
9, 2017 | Dundee, Oregon
July
run weaves through rows of grapes and under branches of hazelnut trees in
This
prized vineyards of Oregon. Get to training – for the wine and the run!
the
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