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Relaxation & Adventure
Tulum:
us for a 'Beyond Asana' retreat that
Join
on optimal health and wellness
focuses
the body, mind, and spirit
within
out a recap of Rocky Russo's blog post
Check
how to start your day happily, no matter
on
or curious moms, unite! Join Colleen
Expecting
to discuss why fear should never be part
Hieber
what Devata Active was up to in
See
for the Sedona Yoga Festival
Sedona
to Backpacking Workshop
Introduction
the ins and outs of what a successful
Learn
INDEX
03
06
5 Ways to Happy
what side of the bed you wake up on
07
The Power of Pregnancy
of your pregnancy equation
09
Sedona Yoga Festival
11
Samui: Relax & Unwind
Koh
in serenity and the ultimate
Indulge
getaway at our upcoming Thailand retreat
14
backpacking trip looks like from start to finish

a peek at our February Girl's Night
Get
event
community
up on Christy Curtis' recent Meditation
Read
tips - 7 ways to cultivate mindfulness
Retreat
the delicious dish made by Jodi Kirtley
Recreate
nourish your body with the nutrients it needs
to
are set! Book your spot for our
Dates
trip to Colorado
upcoming
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Community
you're looking to get a website made,
If
check out our very own coding
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- David Ryan
magician
of Events
Overview
our upcoming events (which really
Review
just double as a wish list) and get
could
for future adventures with us!
ready
INDEX CONTINUED
15
Girl's Night
16
Teacher Spotlight
17
Kapha Greens Recipe
as Spring rolls in and Winter ends
18
Colorado Backpacking Trip
19
20

TULUM,
MEXICO
MAY 27 - JUNE 3

7 nights & 8 days at
Enjoy
Mayan Riviera!
the
us for a rejuvenating yoga retreat that
Join
beyond the practice of physical
goes
or asanas. This retreat focuses on
postures
optimal health and wellness
establishing
daily yoga and meditation, a creative
Enjoy
prepared fresh daily and plenty of sun.
menu
Tulum is the ultimate beach resort.
Maya
on the oceanfront, the sand
Located
meander throughout the entire
pathways
allowing you to go barefoot. Steps
resort,
the ocean, a short walk into town and
from
of on-site amenities allow you to fully
plenty
and enjoy all that Tulum has to offer.
relax
yourself and join us for an amazing
Treat
more info on the Tulum retreat and
For
reserve your spot, please visit:
to
BEYOND ASANA:
ADVENTURE & RELAXATION
With Carina Longworth & Melanie Cherney
within the body, mind and spirit.
week in Mexico.
DevataActive.com/Devata-Events

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Practice Anywhere, See the World

these 5 simple steps to starting
Enjoy
re-starting!) your day off right.
(or
Go Outside
1.
your bare feet down into the earth. Earthing has been shown to decrease
Sink
decrease blood pressure, decrease cortisol and shifts the body into a
stress,
parasympathetic dominant state.
more
Force a smile and hold it for at least 7 seconds
2.
will trigger a response from your nervous system to initiate some incoming
This
hormones.” With the immediate drop in blood pressure as a result of your
“happy
introduced hormones, your body will begin to loosen up and feel lighter.
newly
Take these few moments of lightness to take three deep breaths
3.
each breath, hold for a moment on the top of your inhalation to find gratitude
Upon
something in your life. Do three of these. Make them meaningful. Even on ho hum
for
you have so much to be grateful for!
days,
Take a power stance - spread the body as open and bold as possible.
4.
has been shown to increase free testosterone in the body, permitting a much
This
Visualize yourself conquering the day ahead.
5.
allows our brain to visualize a circumstance in the way you would
Visualization
it to turn out. With this you are programming your brain to become more
hope
with the situation once it is actually upon you.
comfortable
H a v e a G O O D D a y ,
E v e r y D a y
by Rocky Russo
more confident demeanor. It has also been shown to lower cortisol significantly.
Check out the full blog post and Rocky's classes at: DevataActive.com

us in shifting the conversation around pregnancy
Join
birth through yoga to a more powerful and
and
REVEALING THE
POWER
OF PREGNANCY
with
COLLEEN HIEBER
APRIL 8 - 10 AM - 3:30 PM
liberating experience, free of fear.

is a tremendous amount of power in the human body –
There
while pregnant. This workshop will include the physical
especially
– such as yoga poses, meditation, and breath work – but will
body
equally about the mental and spiritual state of the body.
be
Joyce, an acupuncturist and herbalist
Megan
Joyce Wellness
of
Valerie Farino
Dr.
Dr. Valerie Chriropractice
of
Walker Lorri
South Coast Midwifery
of
Cagle and Brandy Ferner
Amanda
Your Birth Team
from
Sippl, a women's health physical therapist,
Whitney
Restored Physique
from
Nesbit, a Certified Birth Doula
Karrie
Birth, Etc.
of
Hieber is a prenatal yoga teacher with a
Colleen
desire to help women feel good in their
strong
bodies, without sacrificing the hard work
pregnant
goes into a yoga class. Join her and seven
that
Attending Guest Speakers:
birthing experts for this empowering workshop.
For more info and to reserve your spot, please visit: DevataActive.com/Devata-Events

something magical about Sedona. Devata Active
There's
spent a weekend gallivanting around some of
recently
best spots, while attending the annual Sedona Yoga
Sedona's
We left feeling inspired and refreshed, reconnected to
Festival.
The Adventurer's
Guide to Sedona
nature, and feeling grateful for the simple beauty around us.
Read the full article on: DevataActive.com/Blog

OASIS
CHOCOLATREE
www.chocolatree.com
Allow yourself some time to sit back,
Peaceful:
your body with loving food, and connect
nourish
another human who has also slowed down
with
to appreciate the beauty of it all!
enough
WINE BISTRO
J
www.jwinebistro.com
J Wine Bistro prides itself on offering a
Fresh:
seasonal menu with unmatched freshness
local
CATHEDRAL/TEMPLETON
the 89A / 179 “Y” take 179 south 3.4 miles;
From
right on Back O’ Beyond Road for 0.6 miles;
turn
lot is on your left.
parking
MESA
BRINS
the 89A / 179 “Y” take 89A west 1.3 miles;
From
right on Soldiers Pass Road for 1.5 miles; turn
turn
on Rim Shadows for 0.2 miles;
right
BRIDGE
DEVIL’S
main parking area located on FR 152 is a very
The
dirt road, so a high clearance vehicle is
rough
Or take Chuck Wagon Trail to
recommended.
Devil’s Bridge by parking at the Dry Creek
reach
parking area or on Long Canyon Road.
Vista
MOUNTAIN
BEAR
parking area is located on Boynton Pass Road
The
BREAD COMPANY
WILDFLOWER
www.wildflowerbread.com
Offers bakery items and bagels to a
Convenient:
breakfast and lunch menu. They also have
full
HIKE HOUSE ENERGY CAFE
THE
www.thehikehouse.com
Mingle with other hikers and inquire with
Social:
staff of professional hikers about the best
the
to experience in Sedona. You’ll be able to
places
up before you go while sharing stories of past
fuel
HIKE HOUSE
THE
prominent adventurers destination in Sedona, you can
A
in to pick up any gear you might need. Ask the staff
stop
knowledgeable hikers about the area and even sign
of
OUTFITTERS
CANYON
Outfitters has been a staple in the Sedona
Canyon
for over 19 years. They pride themselves on
community
vast selection and being one of the leading
their
ADVENTURES
360
Adventures offers pretty much any type of outdoor
360
you could ask for. From cycling to rock
experience
to canyoneering to rafting to culinary tours,
climbing
AUMBASE
facilitates adventures and retreats oriented to
Aumbase
you connect with yourself in a meaningful way.
help
by the founders of the Sedona Yoga Festival
Created
to creating a community space that is in
committed
of conscious evolution.
support
Dining
perfect 'stashable' hiking snacks
and flavor at the heart of every dish.
adventures with “your kind of people”.
Trails
G e a r & G u i d e s
up for one of their guided hikes.
parking lot is on your left.
independent specialty outdoor retail stores.
they’ve got you covered.
and the trailhead is across the road.

yourself in serenity on the tropical island of Koh Samui, Thailand,
Immerse
place of outstanding natural beauty. Time on Koh Samui is an
a
to relax, unwind, explore, and focus on yourself. Enjoy the
opportunity
energy of white sand, purple sunsets, turquoise waters, dense
natural
and exotic waterfalls. This yoga retreat will be a harmonious
jungles
of relaxation and adventure lead by Colleen Hieber.
balance
KOH SAMUI
THAILAND
JULY 1 - 8, 2017
with COLLEEN HIEBER

is a boutique yoga retreat center and organic
Vikasa
Vikasa offers an inspiring yoga environment on
restaurant.
island of Koh Samui in the tropical dream destination in
the
the land of smiles.
Thailand,
more information on the Thailand retreat
For
to reserve your spot, please visit:
and
V i k a s a R e t r e a t C e n t e r
DevataActive.com/Devata-Events

DEVATA
ADVENTURES
PRACTICE ANYWHERE. SEE THE WORLD.
“This grand show is eternal. It is
always sunrise somewhere; the dew is
never all dried at once; a shower is
forever falling; vapor is ever rising.
Eternal sunrise, eternal sunset, eternal
dawn and gloaming, on sea and
continents and islands, each in its
turn, as the round earth rolls.”
—John Muir

Dates
Course
1, 2017 | 10 AM - 1 PM
April
15, 2017 | 10 AM - 1 PM
April
3, 2017 | 10 AM - 1 PM
June
Course Retreat:
Final
10 - 11, 2017 | 6 AM - 12 PM
June
you've ever wanted to go backpacking
If
weren't exactly sure 'how', this course
but
for you! Lead by Beth Curnelle, hiking
is
adventure extraordinaire, you'll learn:
and
Guidelines and Tips
Safety
Essentials of Backpacking
Ten
Etiquette
Backpacking
Equipment
Necessary
Aid First
Hydration/Food
backpacked the Pacific Crest Trail
Beth
California to Oregon to Washington.
from
trek as a solo, female traveler has
Her
her skills and memories that she is so
gifted
to share with the Intro to
excited
course attendees.
Backpacking
will share her journey of creating the
Beth
to hike, and how life-changing
time
with nature can be. She will
connecting
tips on gear, such as separating
offer
from necessity, and more ways to
luxury
backpacking a seamless and
make
Introduction
to Backpacking
comfortable adventure for you.

Girl's Night
Active enjoyed an evening of community, good bites and bubbly,
Devata
support for local, female artists and businesses.
and
thanks to our awesome group of vendors and sponsors:
Special
Bahh Clothing
Fatim
MoxshaWear
Spirit Alchemy
Earth
HealthForce
Naturals
Acorn
My Sacred Beads
Also, big thanks to Katherine Slay & Nicole Quibodeaux
for their amazing, opening class.
Stay in the loop for future, fun events at: DevataActive.com/Devata-Events

Curtis is a yoga guide, and meditation and mindfulness
Christy
Her passion for helping others rediscover his or her
coach.
of inner strength, connection, and self-love inspired her
aspects
of 7 tips for mindful awareness, found below:
list
Start where you are. Reflect.
1)
the buried qualities of yourself that are often
Rediscover
Set an intention. Write it down.
2)
intention is a choice to live life in a way that
Your
your truth and ultimately what you choose
represents
create for yourself. Happiness is a choice.
to
Identify obstacles.
3)
do you deal with not being in control? Pinpoint the
How
Practice a form of meditation that works for you.
4)
stillness, we are able to do the deep listening required
With
Detach. Change is our only constant.
5)
go of lofty expectations, perceived outcomes, and a fixed
Let
Forgiveness. Be kind.
6)
everyone is able to operate on a level of higher
Not
and awareness. Try on compassion with all
consciousness
of life and notice how you feel.
walks
Start your day with a simple thought of gratitude and
7)
will shift…for the better.
everything
more about Christy and the retreats she offers at: ChristyCurtisYoga.com
Learn
sure to check out her meditation classes online at: DevataActive.com
Be
Teacher Spotlight: Christy Curtis
"[Give yourself] a chance
to reset from reality by
slowing down in order to
recharge from the
'doing' aspects of life."
overlooked by futuristic thinking or ruminating in the past.
blockages of carrying out an intention.
to heal, manifest, and create the life we want to live.
mindset to open the doors for embracing change.
Gratitude is a contagious act.

BUNCHES OF KALE AND/OR SWISS CHARD
2
BUNCHES OF SPINACH
2
CUP DANDELION GREENS
1
YELLOW AND 1 RED PEPPER, SLICED
1
TBSP. DRIED CRANBERRIES
2
CUP SAFFLOWER OIL
1/8
1/2 TBSP. FRESH GRATED GINGER
1
CINNAMON STICK 0R ¼ TSP. GROUND CINNAMON
1
CLOVE
WHOLE
TO 1/2 TSP. OF CAYENNE PEPPER
1/4
½ TSP. BLACK PEPPER / SALT TO TASTE
the oil in large skillet and add the cinnamon stick,
Heat
and black peppercorns. Saute for a minute to allow
cloves,
seeds to open and the oils to be released. Add the
the
and again, saute for a minute. Now add the kale
peppers
chard, the grated fresh ginger, and the cayenne pepper.
and
this mixture until the kale and chard are wilted, about
Saute
to 5 minutes. Top with the dried cranberries, walnuts mix
4
in the pan. Top with the optional goat cheese
well
Kapha Greens with
Pepper and Cranberries
by JODI KIRTLEY
GOAT CHEESE (OPTIONAL)
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Colorado
Backpacking
Retreat
July 14th - 16th, 2017
www.devataactive.com/devata-events/

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We
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wellness.
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D e v a t a A c t i v e ' s
U p c o m i n g E v e n t s
Begins April 1, 2017
Introduction to Backpacking Workshop
April 8, 2017
Revealing the Power of Pregnancy
April 22, 2017
Devata Active April Yoga Hike
April 24 - May 3, 2017
Sacred Valley Yoga Retreat + Machu Picchu Trek
May 13, 2017
Inversion Workshop
May 27 - June 3, 2017
Adventure & Relaxation in Tulum, Mexico
July 1 - 8, 2017
Indulge in Serenity in Koh Samui, Thailand
July 14 - 16, 2017
Colorado Backpacking Trip
Register at DevataActive.com/Devata-Events

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