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Owner’s Letter 10

Exposure 82

Fit Finds 28

Events 76

#KeepAustinFit 11

Ask Sam Now 16

New to Austin 34

Rides + Races 80

Discover! 24

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64 NUTRITION Quinoa Kale Salad 18 Seasonal Eating 20 LIFESTYLE Wellness Coworking 30 Local Treats Guide 40

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34 WELLNESS Wellness FAQ 70 FITNESS Mood-Boosting Flow 72 Sports Spotlight 15

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he three things I missed most about Texas while attending journalism school in Auburn, Alabama, were my family, my dog, and Torchy’s Baja Shrimp Tacos. So much so that I—after feeling inspired from watching hours of ‘Chopped’ reruns on Food Network— decided to re-create my own version at home.

While most of the instructions were simple, trying to fry the shrimp in a pan was not. I did what any amateur chef would do in that situation, I went out and bought a $20 deep fryer from Kroger. It worked perfectly for frying shrimp, as well as other foods.

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“It’s pretty incredible how much power food has on our body.”

I eat healthy 90 percent of the time—I genuinely love salad. But I also love the occasional indulgence, and the deep fryer sucked me right in. I think I made warm, fresh tortilla chips every day for two weeks straight. And within those couple weeks of fried food gluttony, I began to experience negative effects. I was sluggish, moody, my skin broke out, and my workouts were suffering. I immediately knew I had to give up the deep fryer if I wanted to get back to my normal self.

It’s pretty incredible how much power food has on our body. What we eat impacts every system. It can make you feel both great and terrible—and sometimes it takes a temporary plunge into a bad diet from a normally clean diet to realize it.

In a way, I think this issue represents my relationship with food. You’ll find informative articles about food and its effect on us (hence the issue theme: food and mood), as well as fun stories like how Texas Longhorn Football alums and Tennessee Titans, Brian Orakpo and Michael Griffin, opened a cupcake business in Bee Cave. Everything in moderation, it’s all about balance.

This issue is dedicated to Anthony Bourdain. His passion for food, truth and authentic reporting will continue to inspire every Austin Fit issue.

Keep Austin Fit,

Kat Barclay, Editor

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Brazil: Odds: 7-2 A team equipped with Gabriel Jesus, Neymar, Philippe Coutinho and Willian in the front line was always expected to deliver, and it duly has: a plus-19 goal difference after 12 games dwarfs all others.

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WHO ARE THE TOP PLAYERS? Timo Werner (Germany): a focal point of Germany's attack, Werner guided Germany's national team to Confederations Cup triumph in June.

Gabriel Jesus (Brazil): The 20-yearold has already scored seven goals and provided three assists in just 10 games for the Seleção, all in official World Cup qualifiers.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal): A fan favorite, Ronaldo is expected to captain Portugal in his fourth World Cup participation as a player.

Neymar (Brazil): With 52 goals in 80 games, Neymar is set to guide PSG in the UEFA Champions League, and as the main man.

Lionel Messi (Argentina): With 61 goals for Argentina, Messi is motivated more than ever as he approaches his final chance to achieve the biggest title in world football.

WHO IS EXPECTED TO COME ON THE SCENE? Switzerland Since the former Lazio manager took over, the team has won 24 of

all the 38 games played, marking a win record of 63 percent.

Croatia Like Switzerland, the Croats have a tough group in-hand, but have a pretty balanced side that could take the team far in the competition.

Colombia Although not a very balanced side, some big names in its attack could do the job for Colombia.

The return of Radamel Falcao (who missed out on the last World Cup due to an injury) to lead the team, as well as the front line, will prove to be a huge confidence boost for the side.

Uruguay Uruguay will be going into the tournament as underdogs. However, being placed in a group with Russia, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, qualification to the round of 16 should be a cakewalk for the twotime World Cup winners Portugal Portugal, often considered a weak team if Cristiano Ronaldo is taken out, have lined up a pretty good squad for this yearʼs World Cup. There is perfect balance between experience and talent in this Portugal side, and could be a strong contender for the trophy.

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ASK SAM Welcome to Sam’s hot sauna! Home of straight talk without the B.S. Open and frank advice on matters ranging from practical to taboo.

Topics of discussion include fitness, nutrition, and sex—so ask Sam now!

Should I switch from whey to collagen protein?

Dear protein-seeker, There are a lot of health and fitness seekers making the switch from whey to collagen, or using both, in their regimens. In order to tell you which is best, I’d first want to know your goals, health history, current health status, age, and reason you’re considering the switch. All of that matters. Since I don’t have that information, I’ll lay out the benefits I found to help you decide.

COLLAGEN

WHEY

Collagen is naturally found in bone broth. It has 19 amino acids and is the key protein to enhance the cohesion, elasticity, and regeneration of all of our connective tissues.

Collagen binds are like the glue that holds us together, and gives us shape and integrity.

Whey is a protein mixture with a significant amount of essential amino acids—different from collagen. It is known to act as an antioxidant, and antitumor, and increase our immune health, lower blood pressure, enhance exercise performance, increase muscle mass, weight loss, and strength.

Research also documents using whey in the treatment of HIV, cancer, hepatitis B, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, depression, and as an antimicrobial agent.

As we age, our body produces less collagen in our skeletons, tendons, muscles, skin, and teeth. Studies have shown collagen helps osteoarthritis, improves bone formation (including gums, nails, hair, teeth, eyes), and improves metabolism. Research identifies collagen as the key component for regenerating strength and flexibility in torn joints, muscles, and ligaments.

It can also help with weight loss and exercise performance.

Choosing between the two isn’t an easy decision. Know there are side effects to both, and the quality and correct dosage are essential for your success. I strongly urge you to get with an expert (dietitian or health and wellness coach). Go ahead and trust the professionals to help you get stronger.

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Is “hangry” a thing?

Dear hangry, Yes, it’s true. We all probably know someone who gets a little hangry, or maybe you do yourself.

After not eating for long periods of time, our blood sugar drops, affecting our hormones (neuropeptide Y, cortisol, and epinephrine) that trigger aggression and irritability.

Hunger affects everyone differently, but typically the longer your body goes without food, the more likely you are to become hangry. Sometimes hanger happens through no fault of your own.

You could be sitting in traffic, stuck at work, or waiting for an appointment and suddenly your stomach rumbles and you start feeling grumpy, light-headed, and impatient. For situations like these, try keeping nutrient-rich foods or a protein shake at the office or in your car. Nuts are a great go to, as well.

Here’s to health and happiness, not hangriness.

Why should I add kombucha to my diet?

What are the benefits?

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Not everyone feels this way, but I find kombucha pretty tasty. However, the benefits are an added bonus. Let me give you my top five.

1. It gives your immune system a boost. Since it’s a natural antibiotic, it helps get rid of all the bad bacteria in your system.

2. It aids in digestion and a healthy gut because it’s loaded with healthy bacteria. The probiotics, enzymes, and yeasts it has increase food breakdown and allow for more nutrient absorption. It also promotes a healthy gut flora and PH level.

3. It helps keep your joints healthy and prevents against arthritis.

Athlete or not, we all can use this.

4. It has butyric acid. This helps to kill parasites, strengthen your gut wall, and protect against yeast infections.

5. It’s loaded with Vitamins B and C. This helps ease stress levels, curb sugar cravings, lower your risk of heart disease, and increase memory functions.

Enjoy the Kombucha.

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NUTRITION

QUINOA KALE SALAD MIX YOUR MEALS UP WITH A QUINOA KALE SALAD THIS SUMMER. The secret to a good meal is all about balance.

That’s why the menu at Bento Picnic follows the japanese principal of washoku—using five elements of color, taste, and technique to achieve balanced nutrition, flavor, and presentation. Try incorporating washoku in your own meals with Bento Picnic owner and chef, Leanne Valenti’s quinoa kale salad.

Quinoa Kale Salad

Serves four

INGRE DIE NTS

1 cup quinoa 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon mirin 1 bunch kale, washed, destemmed and cut into bite-size pieces 2 teaspoons avocado oil, divided 2 teaspoons ginger, grated 1 clove garlic, pressed 1 green onion, sliced 1 cup carrot, sliced thin on bias

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1 watermelon radish, matchsticks 1 pear, medium dice 1/2 cup edamame, shelled 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted Salt to taste DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with three cups water. Simmer until quinoa has bloomed and all water has been absorbed. Usually takes about 20 minutes.

2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together egg and mirin.

3. In a large mixing bowl, rub kale with avocado oil until tender. Mix in carrots, radish, pear, edamame and pumpkin seeds. You can swap these for other vegetables you have on hand.

5. Add the cooked quinoa and egg mixture to the pan, and use a spatula to scramble until the egg is fully cooked.

6. Slide the mixture into the bowl with the prepped salad ingredients and toss. Add salt before serving.

4. Once quinoa is cooked, sauté the grated ginger and garlic with avocado oil in a skillet.

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MOOD BOOST SEASONAL EATING COULD GIVE YOU THAT MENTAL HEALTH BOOST YOU NEED.

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hile many people experience ups and downs throughout the year, even without seasonal affective disorder, studies show that symptoms from mental illness spike seasonally. Which means for many, winter is marked by increases in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, ADHD, and more.

For most people, these symptoms drop in the summer.

The cause? As it turns out, there is a correlation to the nutrients your body is able to get in abundance during the summer—largely, vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids. As much as the available daylight hours might make a difference, it might also be what you’re eating throughout the year.

People with seasonal depression may be put on medication or given light therapy, but often a change in diet is the key.

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NUTRITION

Food and your brain.

Diet has a huge impact on your brain—particularly in your hippocampus, which plays an important role in establishing mental health. Studies show that changes in diet can have a significant impact on this part of your brain, and eating seasonally can help you take control of your diet and align yourself with your external environment.

The natural cycle of the sun and the way plants grow is in sync with your body’s needs. Fall fruits can help your body transition to heavier winter produce, while spring vegetables, like lettuce and other leafy greens, are full of water and vitamins to help your body revitalize itself after darker winter months. Summer produce is usually hydrating (think watermelon and berries), keeping your body cool as you enjoy the sunshine.

However, according to Austin-based food author, Anand Bhatt, “Seasonal eating isn’t necessarily a function of what month it is, but more about whether it is cold and dry out versus hot and humid.”

Bhatt recommends paying attention to weather typical of your own area in order think about proper seasonal eating for yourself.

For example, Austin tends to stay warm and humid. Austinites can adapt their diets in such a way to maximize mental health benefits.

As it turns out, yogurt might be a good place to start.

“Yogurt has a cooling effect on the body and the probiotics will do wonders for your system,” Bhatt says.

Harvard researchers recently performed a study showing probiotics can ease symptoms of anxiety and depression by improving the balance of bacteria in your gut.

If you find yourself struggling with feelings of loneliness and exhaustion, or “adrenaline fatigue,” Bhatt suggests eating more “wintery” foods, such as squash and lentils, to give your body a carbohydrate boost.

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Connecting seasonal eating with other lifestyle changes.

Trent Morrison, a seasonal planner for Just Energy in Texas, explains that certain lifestyle diets, such as vegetarianism/ veganism and eating organically, often rely heavily on seasonal food.

“When you’ve decided to transition to a vegan diet, focusing on the fruits and vegetables that are in-season can be a great way to maintain your new lifestyle and help you explore new foods and recipes,” Morrison says.

Since Texas is a huge state with different climates, the variety of foods throughout the year is extensive—which is great if you’ve decided to incorporate seasonal

eating into your overall health and wellness planning.

Some great summertime foods grown in Texas include corn, chickpeas, cucumbers, potatoes, onions, and okra, as well as an abundance of fruits. Summer produce is easy, especially with farmers markets in full swing, but planning for winter is something that will need a little extra focus.

“For winter foods, you really want to prioritize omega-3s and vitamin D,” says Parinaz Samimi, M.P.H., a wellness expert with Mattress Firm, Samimi recommends eating nutritious proteins, like salmon and eggs, which can give you a good vitamin D kick. afm

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DISCOVER!

BY AMANDA POWELL

THE MAGIC OF

PLATING

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Le Politique

JUST LIKE ARTISTS, AUSTIN CHEFS FROM HENBIT AND LE POLITIQUE KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO CREATE FEELING. THE FLAVORS, TEXTURES, AND COLORS OF FOOD ARE ALL TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION AND SOMETIMES EVEN THE SIMPLEST PLATING DESIGNS CAN HAVE A BIG IMPACT.

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front of it that is totally different than what you would expect,” Fink says. here’s nothing quite as lovely as a lavish plate of food. As In fact, it’s largely about balance. Fink, Pressley, and Carroll all consumers of both products and (let’s be honest) Netflix mention the importance of balance plating dishes, as well binges, it’s easy to become obsessed with beautiful as in their daily lives. From squeezing in a quick run in plates of delicious concoctions. From “Chef’s Table” to the morning to planning how a dessert will “Mind of a Chef” to “The Great British Baking present to customers, in this industry, it’s imShow,” people can’t seem to get enough of portant to know when to push the limits and food turned art. So, what’s turning everyone’s YOU HAVE TO when to accept that less is more. attention toward these unbelievable bites?

KNOW WHAT COLORS “It’s good to have an eye for detail and a Henbit Partners Kevin Fink and Page Pressley WORK REALLY WELL good eye for color. You have to know what and Le Politique executive pastry chef TOGETHER, AND THEN IT’S colors work really well together, and then Melissa Carroll help unveil the mysteries of it’s also a balancing game of textures, acidplating and discuss why it’s so important.

ALSO A BALANCING GAME ity, salt, sweetness, and a lot of other things The truth is that there’s an emotional OF TEXTURES, ACIDITY, SALT, that can come into play,” Carroll said. connection to food, which can be difficult SWEETNESS, AND A LOT OF On top of that, factors such as the shape to recognize. Certain flavors elicit memories OTHER THINGS THAT CAN of a plate and even the height of the food are or create unanticipated reactions. These also considered to ensure a positive reaction responses are not just by chance—food can COME INTO PLAY before a customer even picks up their fork. be designed and meticulously crafted to “I wanted to create a dessert that is light and create these emotions. Just like artists, these refreshing rather than something that’s going respected Austin chefs know what it takes to to bog them [customers] down,” says Carroll referring to Le create feeling. The flavors, textures, and colors of food are Politique’s Coconut Blancmange dessert. “It has a lot of exotic flavors, all taken into consideration. so maybe it could transport them to that trip to Maui that they went “Food is most successful when it’s based in familiarity of expectations on last summer.” but also has something beneath it or sometimes very painstakingly in J U LY 2 0 1 8 / A U S T I N F I T M A G A Z I N E

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DISCOVER! Whether you’re being transported to the Hawaiian Islands or trying to savor the last bite of a dish, sometimes even the simplest plating designs can have a big impact. Le Politique’s Red Fruits and Tarragon Sorbet, for example, has only four ingredients—raspberries, cherries, strawberries, and tarragon all come together in a striking magenta scoop that is presented in a polished silver dish, making it almost impossible for customers to resist.

When you’re committed to using farm-to-table ingredients, like Henbit, this idea of less is more begins to flourish.

“The food that we cook has to be purposeful,” says Fink. “It has to be felt. We’re not just trying to cook delicious food or food that looks great. We’re trying to cook food that has meaning behind it.”

Fink described how important it was to think about how a flavor gives back to our region. Both Pressley and Fink accomplish this through the Henbit menu. “That perfect bite of a sandwich

evokes so much emotion,” Pressley says about Henbit’s Reuben Sandwich. “It’s like you take one bite and you close your eyes and there’s nothing else you need because everything that you needed is there. And not all foods make perfect conduits for that, but the sandwich is that for me.”

As for inspiration, the chefs all have different muses, including books, nature, and fellow chefs. But while all of them pull inspiration from different sources, each one mentioned drawing motivation from one common theme: locally-sourced ingredients. Maybe that’s why Austin has made a name for itself as a foodie destination.

Residents (and visitors) are presented food that is not only visually stunning, but also sustainable. Locals will recognize the colors, smells and textures of the city.

Food is most successful when it is rooted in familiarity, and there’s nothing more familiar than a plated slice of home, says Fink. afm

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TEXAS FOOTBALL ALUMNI AND NFL VETERANS, BRIAN ORAKPO AND MICHAEL GRIFFIN HAVE SURPRISINGLY SWEET PLANS FOR LIFE AFTER FOOTBALL. THEY CONTINUE TO WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM NOT ON THE FIELD, BUT MAKING CUPCAKES AND RUNNING THEIR NEW BUSINESS HERE IN AUSTIN. t’s quite a novelty to see two professional football players Brian Orakpo and Michael Griffin—both whom are above six feet tall—standing behind the counter of a cupcake shop to greet you. Though, it seems to be the norm at the recently opened Gigi’s Cupcakes in Bee Cave, Texas.

“Mixing football and cupcakes; that was kind of the idea,” says Orakpo. “We get a lot of customers coming in to see two former

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longhorns and professional athletes. And then they get to see us actually working, so that’s extra cool.”

Orakpo, a linebacker, and Griffin, a safety, met while playing football for The University of Texas from 2004-2006. Their talent in college led them to careers in the NFL where they ended up again as teammates in 2015 playing for the Tennessee Titans. The two, along with their long-time friend, Bryan Hynson, continue to work on a team together now as owners of the cupcake shop, which opened in March.

“It’s been fun,” says Hynson. “I’ve really enjoyed watching the store grow and seeing how they’ve grown as businessmen.”

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WHILE ORAKPO IS THE “DO-ITALL” GUY, GRIFFIN STRENGTHS ARE BAKING AND DECORATING. HYNSON IS THE OPERATIONS GUY.

ing cupcakes and custom cakes. The menu rotates seasonally and includes flavors like cookie, dough, wedding cake, caramel pretzel, and lemon blueberry in the summer. There are gluten-free, sugar free, and vegan options available as well. The Bee Cave location also serves local Blue Bell ice cream, NadaMoo vegan ice cream, and coffee. The store has a local touch with a mural of the 360 Bridge on the back wall, a nod to one of Austin's most notorious backdrops.

The three had always discussed doing something in business together. As retirement peaked on the horizon for Griffin and Orakpo, so did their plans to open the business. “We had

known about Gigi’s from living in Nashville,” says Griffin. “We wanted to start small and it was low risk. We’re really lucky it’s been successful so far.”

Though, being a business owner isn’t always glamorous, especially in its early stages. There are things that go wrong, constant decisions to make, all while learning how to work as a team.

“It’s a learning curve. The franchise gives us some support,” says Hynson.

“But it’s about finding our strengths and creating a system.”

All three owners contribute differently, with various strengths.

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and decorating. Hynson is the operations guy. All three are very hands-on, whether that means stepping in to work the cash register while the store manager is in the kitchen baking and decorating, or working after hours to bake and frost cupcakes for custom orders the next day.

“Just like in football, you have to be dedicated” Griffin says. “This is our business and we’re not gonna let it fail. We’re gonna weather the storm together and get through every situation.”

“It’s all about doing the little things,” says Orakpo. “You have to put in the work.”

While Orakpo still has a few more years of playing, his off-seasons will be dedicated to running the business.

He’ll leave at the end of July for training camp, where Griffin and Hynson will fill the void until he returns to Austin.

For Griffin, his retirement came in May. “At first it was hard,” he says.

“But you start developing different hobbies and start finding things that keep you busy.”

As far as how many cupcakes he’ll still be eating in his new retirement?

“One a day,” Griffin says. afm

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BY LAURYN LAX

WELLNESS COWORKING COWORKING SPACES ARE NO LONGER SIMPLY A PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO WORK. WELLNESSCENTRIC COWORKING SPACES ARE POPPING UP LEFT AND RIGHT IN AUSTIN, AS WELL AS METROPOLITAN CITIES NATIONWIDE.

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Work Well Coworking East Austin location at 5323 Levander Loop

ith the rising numbers of remote jobs, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and contractors, the number of coworking spaces available as well—especially Coworking spaces focused on health and wellness. Today, there are more than 14,000 coworking spaces globally, and approximately 50 spaces in Austin alone.

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Check out these other Austin wellness coworking spaces

1 Impact Hub

411 W. Monroe 5540 N. Lamar Blvd.

Focuses on building community through monthly lunches, yoga classes, and stretch breaks. Herbal teas and healthy snacks are available, as well as a large backyard with shade and picnic tables. Impact Hub is also within walking distance with several veganand paleo-friendly restaurants.

2 Work Well Win 5323 Levander Loop 3443 Ed Bluestein Blvd.

Making it a key part of its offering, Work Well Win spaces are designed and operated with wellness in mind. It has purified air, meditation and mother’s rooms, and offers fruit infused water and healthy snacks. There are two locations in Austin, as well as several others nationwide.

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Where did it start?

Plenty of health and wellness trends have originated in Austin. Whole Foods and Wheatsville brought organic food off the farm into to the grocery store, Juiceland and Daily Juice spurred a green juice revolution—and now one of the latest trends: wellness coworking.

Laura Shook Guzman had a vision to bring wellness coworking to Austin when she uprooted from Canada to Austin in 2006 to start a new life as a single, working mom. As a psychotherapist, in her own private practice, Shook-Guzman said the inspiration for wellness co-working emerged out of her own longing for community.

“Like all things entrepreneurs do, the thought of a co-working space emerged from my own need for community and collaboration in my own work life, and life as a whole,” Shook-Guzman says.“Coworking spaces were starting to emerge in other places, like California, around 2005…but nothing in Austin. So I decided to create it—and really wanted to incorporate wellness into it as well.”

In 2008, she founded Soma Vida, one of Austin’s first coworking spaces, originally located in a renovated house off East 11th Street and Rosedale.

The new space offered co-yoga, moonlight meditation nights, office spaces for wellness practitioners to rent by hour or month, and an ambiance that made people feel at ease.

Today, there are more than 14,000 coworking spaces globally, and approximately 50 spaces in Austin alone. From Soma Vida, to Launch Wellness, Impact

WELLNESS COWORKING AIMS TO MAKE WORK LIFE MORE PLEASANT BY BRINGING IN A FOCUS—THROUGH BOTH DESIGN AND AMENITIES-ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Hub, and Work Well Win—wellness coworking began in our city.

What is wellness coworking?

Wellness coworking is a business style that acknowledges the airplane oxygen mask theory: In order to help others (in business), you must first help yourself.

Essentially, it aims to make work life more pleasant by bringing in a focus—through both design and amenities—on health and wellness.

Wellness coworking spaces provide entrepreneurs and business professionals a place to work, along with fitness perks, yoga/meditation classes, and even in-house doctors. The kitchens are also typically stocked with essential oils, fresh juices, herbal teas, and many are within walking distance of healthy restaurants. They are also built in a way that brings in plenty of natural light.

Soma Vida E. Cesar Chavez St.

Why wellness coworking?

It’s no secret, incorporating health and wellness practices does a body good—and particularly in the workspace. According to research, benefits of workplace and corporate wellness programs include improved productivity, reduced healthcare spending, and fewer sick days among employees.

Research also shows coworkers have improved social connections, are more productive, more confident, and generally feel healthier than working in traditional office environments. afm

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IT’S SUMMER IN AUSTIN, WHICH MEANS SPENDING OUR DAYS PADDLEBOARDING ON LADY BIRD LAKE OR SOAKING UP THE SUN AT BARTON SPRINGS. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ALSO MEAN HOT TEMPERATURES, AND CRAVINGS FOR REFRESHING, COLD SNACKS BEGIN TO INCREASE. THE TEAM AT AFM CURATED A LIST OF ITS FAVORITE LOCAL AND REFRESHING SUMMER TREATS FOR AN ACTIVE AND HEALTHY SUMMER.

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Pina Colada Popsicle Steel City Pops

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Sweet Ritual (vegan ice cream)

sweetritual.com 4631 Airport Blvd. Suite 125

Soup Peddler

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Matcha Cashew Freezery Bowl The Squeezery

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Wild Things Daily Juice Cafe

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BY ANGELA VEGA

SPARKLING AND

SUSTAINABLE RICHARD’S RAINWATER HAS TWO THINGS ON ITS AGENDA: BRING DELIGHT TO CONSUMERS WHILE SAVING THE WORLD’S WATER CRISIS.

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IN 1994, OPTIONS FOR WATER IN DRIPPING SPRINGS WERE LIMITED. THE WELL WATER WAS HARD AND CITY WATER DID NOT TASTE GREAT. RICHARD HEINICHEN KNEW THERE NEEDED TO BE BOTH A CLEAN AND SUSTAINABLE WATER SOURCE.

fter installing a whole-house collection system in his own home in 1994, Heinichen began his quest to bring the joy of rainwater to those around him. He went on to install over 1,000 collection systems for private and commercial use through Tank Town, a collection tank company, and bottled the “cloud juice” he collected for consumers on the go.

Getting permission and permits to bottle rainwater without using a chemical-free process to purify the water, was a looming feat, however. Texas legislators had to devote a considerable amount of time defining when and how rainwater can be collected in order to ensure water quality standards, water rights, and public health concerns.

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In 2002 Richard’s Rainwater was finally approved and founded, becoming the first public water supply to receive approval from the FDA and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to bottle and sell filtered rainwater to the public. Furthermore he received approval to purify the water using a chemical-free process called ozonation. More recently, the brand updated its packaging and renamed its sparkling rainwater from Happy Water, to Richard’s Sparkling Rainwater.

How it’s made

Many water companies source from municipal water which is supplied by lakes, rivers, wells, and reservoirs. Richard’s Rainwater starts straight from the source. Captured right from the sky, the water is free of any natural or manmade contaminants, and the process of purifying the water produces practically zero waste.

The water falls into fiberglass tanks and is pumped from one tank to another through ultraviolet light to kill any bacteria. The water then goes through a process called reverse osmosis. Pressure is applied to rainwater to pass through a membrane to the lower concentrated solution (purified rainwater), leaving a higher concentration of solute (natural minerals or debris) on one side, and only solvent (really pure rainwater) on the other. From there it goes through ozone sanitization, which replaces the need for chlorine as a disinfectant. Ozonation is the method of pumping 03, a colorless gas, into the tanks. Ozonation has a greater disinfection effectiveness against bacteria and viruses compared to chlorination. The only thing purer than rainwater is distilled water.

How it’s carbonated

The only way to make bottled rainwater more fulfilling is by adding bubbles, which also happens to be a scientific feat. Carbonating rainwater is near impossible since carbon dioxide binds best to water with impurities.

The bubbling of the rainwater takes places at nucleation site, a preexisting microscopic gas pocket where bubbles can form that is

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THE CLOSED SYSTEM CAPTURES 550 GALLONS OF DRINKING WATER FOR EVERY ONE INCH OF RAIN AND 1,000 SQUARE FEET OF COLLECTION AREA.

found in debris or dirt in the water.

Using ice-cold temperatures—since water at 32 degrees can hold five times more carbon dioxide than water at 140 degrees— and the right amount of pressure, carbonated “cloud juice” is created. Heinichen’s carbonation process is also patent pending.

Sustainability in the future

The closed system captures 550 gallons of drinking water for every one inch of rain and 1,000 square feet of collection area.

“We think rainwater is the most sustainable source of drinking water on the planet,”says Richard’s Rainwater CEO, Taylor O’Neil.

“We want to capture the water before it is contaminated.”

Other processes produce a substantial amount of waste, require more energy to process the water, or require chemicals to clean the water. When it comes to business sustainability, Richard’s Rainwater has never needed to make tradeoffs on profits, people, or the planet.

O’Neil is aiming to be the most sustainable bottled water company in the world, planning to donate a portion of their profits to charities who are working toward solving the global water crisis.

By next year, the company plans to have a zero-energy facility by using solar panels, limit the amount of emissions from transport by delivering straight to doors in certain areas, and make its packag-

ing eco-friendly.

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FOOD AFFECTS EVERYTHING FROM MOOD TO PERFORMANCE. WHETHER YOU’RE TRAINING FOR COMPETITION OR WORKING OUT TO STAY IN SHAPE, MONITORING WHAT GOES INTO YOUR BODY AND WHEN CAN HELP YOU PERFORM TO YOUR BEST ABILITY.

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s a w it last It was last year during the WEDU Texas 100 bike ride with my friend Tammy. Conditions were miserable with intermittent rain all day, including a hail storm at mile 80. Violent, but quick, Mother Nature’s burst of fury left me cold, chilled, and “hangry.”

Because of the rain, I hadn’t been eating or drinking nearly enough food, and I was coming to a humiliating halt. At Mile 90, I stopped, self-defeated and grumpy. Tammy tried to encourage me, but the words that came out of my mouth in the moment are unforgivable to this day. I was in the middle of a category five bonk. My tank was empty, and my subsequent behavior was akin to Reagan from “The Exorcist.”

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EVER SEEN A BONK IN ACTION? FOR THOSE WHO DON’T KNOW THE TERM, A BONK IS AN EXPRESSION USED TO DESCRIBE EXERCISE INDUCED LOW BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS. AND IT ISN’T PRETTY. I LEARNED THE HARD WAY THAT IT CAN ALMOST RUIN FRIENDSHIPS.

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Food and hydration intake, or lack thereof, has an enormous impact on mood, productivity, and performance.

It’s no revelation that a diet filled with sugary foods, candy, soda, and too many starchy carbs can send your brain and body on a roller coaster of confusion. You’ll have an initial spike of energy, but the subsequent crash will likely send you on another quest of sugary stimulants later in the day in order to wake up again. Similarly, a diet high in saturated fats and greasy, processed foods also leads to increased fatigue, feelings of depression, and foggy brain.

Performance in work, sport, and life decline with prolonged dependence on these types of foods. If you’re serious about enhancing your performance, becoming a self-advocate of smart food and lifestyle choices is essential.

Mood follows action.

The more you move your body, the better you feel. In order to create action, or performance, you need proper fuel and a foundation of simple healthy habits.

Dr. John Ivy, Professor Emeritus from University of Texas in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education and Executive Director of Sport and Nutrition Research for HumanN, provides this framework.

“We perform better when we feel better and food provides the energy that drives our exercise,” Ivy says. “It also provides the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that are required for all systems of the body to function at their best.”

He recommends everyone should start first with a solid nutrition plan, and then supplement accordingly with the type of workout you are planning on doing.

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Food timing is everything.

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Remember when your mom wouldn’t let you get into the swimming pool right after you ate a big meal? Perhaps she was onto something as timing of fueling and exercise is crucial to optimal performance (or fun in the pool).

There are certain things you can do before you workout to raise your awareness and focus to best prepare you for the exercise or physical activity you’re about to do.

“You should start by having some nutrients no further than four hours away from your training to help support the activity,” Ivy recommends. “You also want to increase your body’s nitrate levels by taking in highnitrate foods like spinach, kale, arugula, or beets.”

Nitrates improve muscle blood flow, as well as improve oxygen and nutrient delivery to muscle. They also increase your exercise economy, which means you’ll be using less energy per amount of work.

If you exercise first thing in the morning, consider a nitrate supplement, like Beet Elite. You can take this about one hour before exercise. This, combined with a light caffeine stimulant like coffee, will increase and sustain your mental focus throughout the workout.

Proper fueling prior to training is important, but Ivy also emphasizes the importance of post-workout fueling.

“For an athlete, breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” he stresses, “but the second most important meal is what you eat post-exercise. This affects recovery time, how much muscle damage is going to occur, and the rate of training adaptation.”

For an endurance athlete, Dr. Ivy recommends food or drink with a 3-4:1 Carb ratio carb to protein ratio within about 30 minutes of exercise. Low-fat chocolate milk is on his recommended list for this ratio. If you’re dairy-free, you can consider whole foods alternatives like a peanut butter sandwich, turkey with an apple, hummus on toast, or other nutritious whole food combinations.

If you are doing more strength and resistance training, Ivy says a 1:1 carb to protein ratio is where you should aim. While these days there is a heavy emphasis on protein, the addition of postworkout carbohydrate activates protein synthesis and blocks protein breakdown because it raises insulin levels. This leads to greater adaptation, and a more rapid increase in fat loss, muscle mass, and strength.

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s t i b a h d o o g Create lifestyle habits that facilitate good mood and performance.

“Have a schedule and stick to it,” Ivy says.

It sounds simple, but having a set schedule for sleep, training, meals, and supplements can alleviate anxiety and stressful fluctuations around food and fueling.

EAT REGULARLY.

Eating breakfast wakes up the brain and prevents morning drowsiness. Plus, eating on a regular basis helps to stabilize blood sugar and mood, maintain alertness, and increase energy levels.

STAY HYDRATED.

Make sure you drink water prior to exercise and throughout the day in order to stay hydrated. This, too, can boost mood and energy while staving off unnecessary hunger signals.

EAT A VARIETY OF NUTRIENT-RICH FOODS.

Seek out foods with nutrients like iron, folate, and magnesium.

Consuming a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, along with consumption of omega-3 and 6 fatty acids can positively affect how you feel and behave, your attentiveness, and your sleep.

HAVE HEALTHY OPTIONS READILY AVAILABLE.

This doesn’t necessarily mean you have to meal-prep for hours every week (although this works great for some). Just instill a habit of carrying fruit, nuts, and other readily available snacks with you consistently.

If you are what you eat, what do you want to be? I’d rather be a hearty spinach salad than a greasy cheeseburger any day. afm J U LY 2 0 1 8 / A U S T I N F I T M A G A Z I N E

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HOOPS and HOPE HOW IMANI MCGEE-STAFFORD IS USING HER VOICE, HER STORY, AND HER PLATFORM TO HELP CHILDREN.

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hese days, Imani McGeeStafford, former UT Women’s Basketball player and professional basketball player for the Atlanta Dream has a full schedule. Currently, she’s in-season which involves practice, games, and travel. She’s also in the process of setting up Hoops and Hope, her non-profit foundation that advocates arts and athletics for youth.

“It’s like my little child—I’m so excited about it,” she says.

It’s been a long road for McGee-Stafford to get to this point, though. Several years ago, she didn’t even want to be alive.

McGee-Stafford grew up in an abusive home.

“I hate saying that,” she says. “It makes my parents seem like terrible people when they aren’t.”

Her parents separated early in her life, she watched them go through a messy and public divorce and custody battle. After her father remarried, beginning at age eight McGee-Stafford was sexually abused by her stepbrother, which continued for another four

years. Repressing the experience, she didn’t tell anyone, not even her dad. Her only forms of escape were basketball and poetry.

The longer she kept her secret, the deeper McGee-Stafford’s sank into depression. By the time she started high school, she was severely depressed. She tried running away and attempted suicide three times. She was finally hospitalized after her third attempt, yet McGee-Stafford still continued to hide the scars of her past.

It wasn’t until she came to the The University of Texas at Austin to play basketball at 18 that she was able to confront her demons.

“Texas was the beginning of my healing,” she says. “Karen Aston had a similar story to mine which really helped.”

UT provided professional care and counseling, as well as relieved the burden of the copious medical bills. The university also allowed McGee-Stafford be both an artist and an athlete, giving grace for missed practice or workouts for poetry competitions.

Growing up, McGee-Stafford found therapy in the form of writing.

“Poetry does everything for me,” she says. “It gives me the ability to use my voice to communicate how I’m feeling and share my story.”

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As a student at Texas, McGee-Stafford began performing her poetry around Austin, and joined a competitive slam poetry team. This allowed for her to open up about the abuse and depression to her family, teammates, and the rest of the world.

“Sharing my story sort of happened by accident,” she says.

When the The Longhorn Network approached McGee-Stafford about her story she thought it would be about her and her involvement in slam poetry and being an artsy athlete. It premiered first on LHN, and then later on ESPN. “It ended up being more serious than I thought,” McGeeStafford says. “At first I regretted it. My deepest darkest secrets were now out in the open. But then more and more people started approaching me and telling me how I had basically just told their story—growing up I thought I was the

only one who had gone through this. I want my story to help people know they aren’t alone and create a safe space for them to share. I think I found my life purpose.”

How Texas Athletics allowed McGee-Stafford to be both an artist and athlete, her non-profit, Hoops and Hopes will advocate for youth to pursue both arts and athletics.

“Sometimes I think we force kids into choosing between arts and sports,” she says. “It doesn’t have to be that way.”

Along with providing a means for artistic expression and athletic opportunities, she wants the foundation, which is set to be up and running in September, to be a safe space for youth to have hard but important conversations. She plans to host panel discussions with professionals and psychiatrists that dive deeper into mental health, sexual abuse, and what healthy relationships should look like.

“We are a reactionary society, and sometimes we only respond to symptoms rather than actually deal with the problems,” McGee-Stafford says. “We need to have more open spaces to educate and open up about these topics. Kids are dealing with serious adult issues at a young age, and they think they have to deal with them by themselves. They don’t understand what healthy relationships look like...I really hope I can make a change.” afm

“Texas was the beginning of my healing,” she says. “[Head Coach] Karen Aston had a similar story to mine which really helped.”

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Understanding how your mindset influences your diet

Meg Sylvester

MEG SYLVESTER IS A MINDSET COACH WITH A FOCUS ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING. WE ASKED HER TO DELVE INTO HER EXPERIENCES WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION WITH SOME COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

What is the most effective way for me to know for sure how foods are negatively impacting my physical, mental, and emotional health?

Go on an elimination diet. For three weeks remove specific food groups commonly known to trigger a disturbance in your body.

The key here is to eliminate all these specific food groups at once to give your gut and body a chance to properly heal. After a three-week period, begin adding back in each food group one at a time. As you add in each group, note how you feel, over a 24-hour period, not only physically but mentally and emotionally as well. I’ve had clients who have been so surprised by their increased levels of irritability when gluten was added back into their diet. You’ll start to notice symptoms you thought were attributable to something other than food, like constant congestion, may very likely be linked to a food sensitivity. I love the elimination diet because it helps you to understand two things.

First, how awesome you can feel when you aren’t eating foods that disagree with you. And second, you will know exactly how certain foods make you feel, mentally emotionally, and physically. You can make more empowered food choices after you complete an elimination diet.

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I’ve tried to eliminate certain foods from my diet but I ended up feeling worse. What gives?

When you eliminate foods that you have been eating on a continual basis for years, you may go through withdrawal symptoms.

Especially when eliminating a biggie like sugar. I often hear clients grumble about insomnia and headaches at the beginning of their journeys. But just know that once you get over that hurdle, you’ll feel so much better—mentally, emotionally, and physically.

The hurdle of withdrawal symptoms is where most people quit.

Don’t give up!

What is mindset reprogramming and how does it relate to my overall health?

One of the biggest reasons we don’t achieve our goals, like exercising regularly or shifting into a healthy way of eating, is because of the mental blocks we’ve been harboring for years. Mindset reprogramming takes these blocks and removes them. We first look at surface issues like procrastination, why you can’t lose weight, or why you sacrifice your own happiness for everyone else’s.

Next, we assess your insecurities, fears, and patterns. On another

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en your awareness to the mental state that’s causing you to reach for the sugar, soda, and sweet snacks.

A Trigger: Take note of what you’re

doing right before you reach for the sugar. See if you can find a pattern in the type of activity. Are you driving, sitting at a computer, fresh off an argument, or running errands?

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you wish you could tell your younger self to cultivate a healthy mindset

B Feeling: Stop and ask yourself how

you are feeling right before you reach for the sugar. Were you feeling bored, mad, anxious, overwhelmed?

REWIRE YOUR MINDSET BY CREATING SMALL ATTAINABLE GOALS COMBINED WITH A HEIGHTENED AWARENESS OF YOUR THOUGHT PATTERNS.

*Here’s a tip: sometimes we can’t quite put a word to how we feel, so I ask my clients to put a color to how they feel. For example; ugh man, I feel that yellow color feeling coming on and I don’t like it. This yellow color feeling is what usually prompts me to grab the M&M’s.

1 INTUITION IS REAL.

C Resolution: Ask yourself how you can

level, we examine stories from your past and take note of how they are shaping the future. From there, we can diagnose the mental, and sometimes subconscious, blocks that have been holding you back.

We rewire your mindset by creating small attainable goals combined with a heightened awareness of your thought patterns.

I’ve seen clients improve relationships that seemed irreparable, get into the best shape of their lives, and radically change their outlook on life by working through this process. It’s pretty incredible to watch it unfold.

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I can’t seem to shake my addiction to sugar. I know now that it’s way more than just a physical thing. Any tips to help me shift my mindset so that I can kick the sugar fixation once and for all?

Simply offering a healthier alternative to a food addiction, such as swapping a soda out for low-sugar kombucha, isn’t enough.

What’s missing here is addressing the root cause of the addiction—what’s going on in the mind to make you reach for the soda (or else you’ll just end up drinking eight kombuchas per day–and that’s not cheap!) Here are my three steps to height-

resolve that feeling. Right now, you are resolving the feeling by numbing it with sugar. But rather than numb it, how can you shape it into an action that turns your mental state around? For example, I had a client who used to have an addiction to Hershey’s Kisses. She ate them when she was sitting at her desk banging out busy work, feeling unaccomplished and bored. A quick action that helped her to feel a sense of small accomplishment was to tidy up her desk. So, when she felt that “yellow” feeling coming on as she was doing busy work, she knew to take a moment to clean her desk and back away from the Hershey’s kisses. afm

2 EAT REAL FOOD.

Meg Sylvester Mindset Coach Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach meg@megsylvester.com 337-274-6627 | megsylvester.com

3 PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION

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THIS FLOW FROM LAUREN MCLAUGHLIN AT SUNSTONEFIT WILL HELP YOU TO LENGTHEN, STRENGTHEN, AND MOVE YOUR BODY IN DIRECTIONS OPPOSING HABITUAL MOVEMENT, CREATING EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL BENEFITS.

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egin by linking your breath and movement to calm the parasympathetic nervous system, then flow into releasing tension of the hips and lower back. Detoxify your internal organs through twists and inward rounding, helping to boost your metabolism and stimulate the thyroid and endocrine system. At the close of your practice, loosen tightness in the back, shoulders and neck, leaving you feeling a refreshing surge of energy and calm.

Cat/Cow (Marjariasana-Bitilisana) ⊲ Inhale, arch the back, lift the tailbone, drop the belly, pull the heart forward ⊲ Exhale, round the spine, tuck the tailbone, abs pull in, chin to chest

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Transition: tuck toes, lift hips to Downward Facing Dog

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Proud Pigeon (Salamba Kapotasana)

⊲ Bring your right knee to your right wrist, right heel towards left thigh, left leg long, squeeze the knees toward one another, inner thighs strong, lift the chest, option to into interlace the hands behind the back

Seated Spinal Twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana) ⊲ From Proud Pigeon: Hands down, draw the left knee forward, sit back, right foot to the floor outside the left knee, take the right hand to the base of the spine, the left elbow to the outside of the right knee (inhale and lift the chest, exhale to twist)

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Repeat: Left side from Proud Pigeon through Seated Spine Twist Transition: lift to Downward Facing Dog, bring feet to hands, inhale half lift, exhale fold forward

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Chair (Utkatasana) ⊲ Big toes together, arms up, palms face one another, bend the knees

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Chair Twist (Parivrtta Utkatasana) ⊲ From chair: palms to heart, twist right, left elbow to the knees (work to keep the hips below the heart)

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Separate Leg Forehead to Knee (Dandayamana Bibhaktapada Janushirasana)

⊲ Left foot at a 45 degrees, round the forehead to the knee, bend enough until the forehead connects to the front knee, square and level the hips (by sending the right hip up and back, the left hip down and forward) Transition: step back to plank, Vinyasa, top of the mat Repeat: Left side Chair through Separate Leg Forehead to Knee Transition: step back to plank, Vinyasa, top of the mat

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Twisted Crescent Lunge (Parivrtta Anjaneyasana)

⊲ From Chair Twist: step the left foot to the back of the mat, draw the abdominals in strongly Transition: drop the back heel, draw the front foot in slightly

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Half Moon (Ardha Chandrasana)

⊲ Hinge forward, open the chest to the left, stack the left hip over the right Repeat: right side Eagle through Half Moon Transition: step the feet together, inhale arms up overhead, exhale fold, inhale half lift, Vinyasa, jump through to seat, roll down slightly

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Eagle (Garudasana)

⊲ Swing the left arm under the right, cross at elbows maybe wrists, bend the knees, wrap the left leg over the right Transition: Bend the knee deeper, unwind the arms and leg and kick the heel back

10 Wheel

(Chakrasana)

⊲ Walk the heels in to the glutes, hands behind shoulders, fingertips towards the shoulderblades, press through the palms and feet and lift the hips Transition: lower the hips

11 Plow

(Halasana)

⊲ Tuck the knees towards the face, press the palms down, extend feet overhead, keep the abdominals engaged (by drawing belly to spine), (if the toes meet the floor) interlace the hands behind the back or lock the thumbs

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JULY 14

The Heartfulness Way - Meet the Author Austin Central Library The Heartfulness Way book launch will be held at the Austin Central Library from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Stay for a reading, Q&A and book signing with the author Joshua Pollock. The Heartfulness Way is a bestseller meant for everyone who aspires to more heartful living, and enriching their lives with a deeper sense of peace, connection, and balance.

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THURSDAYS IN JULY

AOMA Community Wellness Hour AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine Join AOMA for an hour of wellness and self-care. Free NADA acupuncture, group support, mindfulness exercises, and more.

All are welcome. NADA acupuncture helps reduce the stress and suffering of those affected by disaster or conflict, whether related to a traumatic event or daily life.

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic Circuit of The Americas Willie Nelson will return to Circuit of The Americas for his 45th annual Independence Day picnic and music fest. This day-long event features a starstudded lineup, headlined by Nelson himself, and a patriotic fireworks display at the end of the night.

JULY 21-22

Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Celebration Hill Country Galleria Shopping, music, barbecue, fireworks, and fun for the whole family, including the dogs. Enjoy a day-long sidewalk sale!

Stroll the streets of the Galleria and shop your favorite stores with outdoor displays.

Bring chairs or blankets and enjoy the live music by Vallejo emceed by Sun Radio 100.1 FM. End the evening with the best firework show in Central Texas.

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H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks Vic Mathias Shores The Austin Symphony hosts an annual concert of patriotic music culminating in a spectacular firework display over Lady Bird Lake. Consider a walk around the lake before a family picnic alongside music and fireworks.

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Body Mind Spirit Expo Palmer Events Center This holistic expo focuses on advancements in spiritual and planetary awakening with like-minded souls. Body Mind Spirit brings refreshed energy to the holistic movement in 2018. Explore the latest in new thought presentations, the best advances in alternative health, and as always, the nation’s finest selections of psychics and mediums.

Tigres Soccer Summer Tour 2018 Dell Diamond This July, LIGA MX soccer returns to Dell Diamond for the fourth year when the Tigres take on Pachua. As all eyes turn to the World Cup in Russia this summer, it will be a great time to attend this friendly international match.

Zilker Theater Productions: The Wizard of Oz Zilker Hillside Theater The 59th Annual Zilker Theater Productions Summer Musical: The Wizard of Oz is free July 7- August 12 on Thursday – Saturday evenings at 8:15 p.m.

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Antone’s 43rd Anniversary Month Antone’s Antone’s has served as playground for Stevie Ray Vaughan, Shakey Graves, and other music greats. This year they’re celebrating their 43rd anniversary with a month of concerts. Antone’s took a two-year break, changed locations and venues in 2014 and 2015, but it’s back and better than ever.

Texas Humane Heroes Dog Days of Summer Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline, Mel’s Lone Star Lanes, Typhoon Texas Humane Heros Dog Days of Summer is hosting three days of fun events for the whole family.The weekend starts on July 20th at Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline from 6-9 p.m. with an interactive showing of “Office Space”, full of red staplers, pieces of flare, and even your chance to crush a printer.

Saturday, July 21 is the 10th annual Bowl-a-Thon being held at Mel’s Lone Star Lanes in Georgetown from noon-6:00p.m.

The final event on July 22 lets you splash from all day in the water at Typhoon Texas!

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YOGA Summer at the Springs Every Monday at 7:30 p.m.

Zilker Park Hillside Vinyasa class with practice yoga, followed by snacks and swim at Barton Springs Republic Square Park—Summer Sunset Series Every Tuesday through August 21 7:30.-8:30 p.m.

Republic Square Park 422 Guadalupe St. Yoga from Wanderlust and live music

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Shipe Park Yoga Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Shipe Park, 4400 Avenue G Yoga in the park is offered for donations to support the Greater Good Network.

Stronghorn Yoga on the Docks June 24, July 29 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Alta’s Cafe 74, Trinity St. $10 suggested donation - Lululemon, snacks, and sweaty fun.

Yoga on the Shore at NLand Every Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

NLand, 4836 E. Highway 71 Join in for Yoga on the Shore taught by instructors from Black Swan Yoga. The one-hour restorative class is complimentary, plus all yogis get to surf the whitewater bay wave for only $30.

Yoga in the Garden Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00 a.m. -11:30 Umlauf Sculpture Garden, 605 Azie Morton Road $10-$15 donation

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Full Moon Yoga July 27 at 7:45 p.m., August 26 7:15 p.m., September 24 at 6:45 p.m.

4400 Ridge Oak Drive Charles MacInerney leads a free, outdoor full moon yoga and meditation class at a scenic overlook each month.

Poolside Yoga + Pool Party July 1 and August 5, starting at 9:00 a.m.

Westin Austin at the Domain 11301 Domain Dr. Wild Heart Yoga—Summer Party!

August 11 8 a.m.-noon On the deck at Wild Heart Yoga 5604 Bee Cave Road Mini yoga classes on the deck all morning. In between classes, sip free juice, coffee, and enjoy snacks. Get a mini bodywork session, shop local jewelry vendors, and even meet a mermaid. $10 entry benefiting Friends of the Children

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RUNNING/ BIKING/FITNESS Austin Runners Club Every Monday 5:20 a.m.

Lady Bird Lake Trail at “The Rock” under Mopac on Veterans Drive Group run with paces varying from 7-9 minute miles. Distances between 5-10 miles (usually 7- or 10-mile loops on the trail).

Stronghorn Saturday Sweat Session Every Saturday 9 a.m.

Zilker Park 2229 Lou Neff Road An hour-long, bodyweight workout open to the public and all fitness levels. Donations are encouraged and sweat equity is 100 percent accepted.

Scout-a-Route Every Saturday at 9 a.m.

400 Nueces St. A 15-30 mile ride hosted by Mellow Johnny’s and co-hosted with Bike Austin.

Meet at Juan Pelota Café 30 minutes before start time for a refreshment.

ATX Sprint Squad Every Saturday at 10 a.m.

Zilker Park 2229 Lou Neff Road A sprinting meet-up for people who hate to Sprint. Very inclusive format and great for all fitness levels. @atxsprintsquad Detox/Retox Bootcamp - FXFit First Thursday of the month, 6-9 p.m.

Domain, Esperanza Crossing After working out with FXFit’s personal trainers, treat yourself to cocktails and appetizers during happy hour at restaurants around the Domain while socializing with trainers.

November Project Mondays 6 a.m. at the Frank Erwin Center, meet on the Red River east side (1701 Red River) Wednesdays 6 a.m. at the Texas State Capitol, meet on the south side steps facing 11th and Congress.

Fridays 6 a.m. at the Courthouse facing Republic Square Park.

Brings together people of all athletic abilities for a fun and free workout.

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Coolest 5K in Texas and 1K Fun Run and Walk South Fort Davis Popsicle Run, 4-Miler, 3K, 1K Kyle

JULY 7

Daiquiri Dash Round Rock Run with the Heroes Dallas

The 2018 Christmas in July 5K and Kids K Houston

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Big Spring Super Sprint Big Spring

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Capt’n Karl’s (Night) Trail Race at Muleshoe Bend, 60K, 30K, 10K Spicewood

Too Hot To Handle 15K, 10K, 5K Dallas JULY 15

Texas Too Hot 5K, 15K, 1K San Antonio

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Pure Austin Splash and Dash Series Austin JULY 29

Paragon Splash and Dash #4 San Antonio

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Dog Days 5K New Braunfels

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Alamo Beer Challenge Race 1 Remember the Alamo 5K and 10K San Antonio AUGUST 11

5K for Clay Round Rock

Dragon’s Den Half Marathon 10K and 5K San Antonio Galveston Sand Crab 5K/10K Gaveston Hot Trot Half Marathon Dallas

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Hotter n’ Hell (cycling) Wichita Falls

AUGUST 25

Lake Houston 10K/5K Kingwood

SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 7

Zilker Relays Austin

SEPTEMBER 22

The Inflatable Run & Festival Austin Dare To Ascend Trail Run (5K, 10K, Halfmarathon, Marathon) Georgetown SEPTEMBER 23

LIVESTRONG Honor 5K and 10K Austin

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9/11 Heroes Run Austin

CRC Dash for Hope 5K Cedar Park Brain Power 5K Cedar Park

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